Why are there so many books on running a business? The sea of opportunity and obstacles are constantly moving, and so should you. Check out these titles to help you with your next big business idea.
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For someone entrepreneurs excited about their industry, this book can re-wire your thinking about the traditional ways to close a deal. This book shows you how to be disruptive and entertaining by looking for the right time to ask or engage partners or clients.
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For those overwhelmed by the concept of going into business, don't worry—people do it everyday. And so can you in as little as 60 days. This simple, modern guide provides a daily prescription to keep you from talking yourself out of working for yourself.
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This text is perfect for giving you stories of how these pioneers were at the sweet spot of timing—presenting skills and products right when the market was ready to give them predictable trade. These innovators want more than money—they want to see whole communities and culture prosper.
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Understanding the needs of the customer and their objections to your product or service is essential, but in order to have this, you must be conscientious and driven to connect and understand the customer's goals. This book reminds the reader that everyone sells, everyone buys, and anyone can improve in sales.
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This book covers those slippery areas for expenses like travel, car expenses and depreciation, entertainment, and meals. The lists here will also assure you and your partners that you are in the right lane if or when that audit comes.
The author presents business problems and shows how three different people would solve the problem. This approach helps to remind you that you have to take into account someone's backstory and literacy level before you engage with them.
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Charting out the experience of the employees will lead to better customer experience. The author says, "The customer experience is the tip of the iceberg above the employee activity necessary to create that experience."
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Could you persuade yourself to invest in your product or services? This book will teach you how to deal with variables and practice strategies like the pros.
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This book claims to show that Dale Carnegie got it wrong when he explained how to win friends and influence people. As Carnegie made so many friends—and money—from his business courses, it behooves you to read this book to see if the author's claims are true. Even if you disagree, this book will show you some recent cultural shifts in the business world.
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To communicate the value of your sale, there are some basics you must nail down. Whether you're securing a loan or expanding with partners, this book will bolster your confidence with simple logic and a natural progression.
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Some ambitious people don't subscribe to the concept of work-life balance, but the ideas on balance are important to those who work from home. See how you can get motivated, improve, or gain assurance that you're striking the right balance between your professional and personal life.
If you have a great start-up idea and know how to think like an entrepreneur, but you're still a student, this book will show you how to run your business without having to drop out.