7 Books on Starting Small Business

1. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

For those who aspire to be entrepreneurs, this book is essential. The notion of build-measure-learn feedback loops gained traction, stressing the value of conducting frequent and early testing of your ideas with actual customers.

2. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel

This book questions conventional business wisdom and exhorts businesses to concentrate on inventing fresh ideas rather than merely replicating the actions of others.

3. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

The significance of establishing an inspiring mission statement that motivates your staff and clients is emphasized throughout this book.

4. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

This book examines our two distinct thought processes and how they could result in prejudices and poor judgment. Making better business judgments can be facilitated by being aware of certain biases.

5. The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick

This book shows you how to support your company ideas with well-crafted interview questions. Its critical to understand how to ask prospective clients for honest feedback rather than simply what they think you want to hear.

6. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

This book pushes the boundaries of conventional wisdom on investing and money, and it will change the way you think about accumulating wealth. Although not geared toward small businesses especially, it provides insightful information about financial literacy.

7. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gabriel Weinberg

This book offers a methodology for experimenting with various sales and marketing channels to determine which ones are most effective for your company.