20 Best Books For Startup Entrepreneurs (2023 Update)

"most startups are built to fail. but those failures, according to entrepreneur eric ries, are preventable. startups don't fail because of bad execution, or missed deadlines, or blown budgets. they fail because they are building something nobody wants. whether they arise from someone's garage or are created within a mature fortune 500 organization, new ventures, by definition, are designed to create new products or services under conditions of extreme uncertainly. one of the central premises of the lean startup movement is what ries calls "validated learning" about the customer.

"how today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically succesful businesses" test your ideas before you bet the bank on them. don''t listen to what focus groups say; watch what your customers do. start with a modest offering and build on the aspects of it that prove valuable. expect to get it wrong and stay flexible and solvent enough to try again and again until you get it right.

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, or entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than 30 years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business test ideas in the real world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor know what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. decide if a coworking space is the right move get tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

In chris guillebeau's travel to over 175 countries, he has met two kinds of people: those like himself who have the time and income to follow their whims and who've created an entertaining and fulfilling life–and those who feel trapped. this second group wants what the first group has, but the big stumbling block is making money. because chris realized that the first group has knowledge to impart, he identified 1500 people worth emulating, and refining that further, he offers here the 50 most valuable and interesting examples of micro-business success. in nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered a way to monetize their personal passions. it's about finding the intersection between what you like to do and what other people will pay for. you don't need an mba, a business plan, or even employees. all you need is a product or service that flows from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.

Winner of the business book awards 'thought leader' category —– with his million-copy bestseller the lean startup, eric ries launched a global movement. concepts like minimal viable product, a/b testing and 'pivoting' changed the language of business. now he turns his attention to companies of all sizes – and shows how the startup ethos can breathe new life into even the largest and most bureaucratic organisation. in this groundbreaking new book, he draws on inside stories of transformations at multinationals like general electric and toyota, titans like amazon and facebook, and tech upstarts like airbnb and twilio. he lays out a new framework for entrepreneurial management: a comprehensive approach that kick starts innovation and delivers sustained growth, even in highly uncertain environments. the startup way is an essential read for leaders, managers and entrepreneurs at any level. it's a revolutionary approach to incubating great ideas, turning all teams into startups, and inspiring everyone to think like an entrepreneur.

According to the kauffman index of entrepreneurial activity, more than 565,000 new businesses were created in 2010 in the united states alone—each one of them hoping to strike gold. the startup playbook will help them succeed. going insider to insider with unprecedented access, new york times bestselling author and clickable ceo, david kidder, shares the hard-hitting experiences of some of the world's most influential entrepreneurs and ceos, revealing their most closely held advice. special sections include topics ranging from how to select the right idea to pursue to finding funding and overcoming inevitable obstacles. in an economy demanding change, the startup playbook is the go-to for entrepreneurs big and small.

The ultimate beginner's guide to starting a business in 2019 have you ever dreamt of starting your own business and living life on your terms? this book shows you exactly what you need to know to stand out from the crowd do you have an idea for an amazing product or service but you aren't sure how to build a business around it? then you need this book. everything you need to know is included in these pages do you want to build your hobby business into a fully-fledged venture that will help you build the life you deserve? then you need this book. buy now and start reading today the most comprehensive guide ever developed for starting and growing a business in 2019 in the highly competitive world of business, what makes or breaks a new entrepreneur? sourced from over twenty years of firsthand experience working with entrepreneurs, new ventures, and high-growth startups, author ken colwell, phd, mba has the answers. in his comprehensive starting a business quickstart guide, ken colwell concisely presents the core fundamentals that all new entrepreneurs need to know to get started, find success, and live the life of their dreams. business and entrepreneurship students, small business owners, managers, and soon-to-be entrepreneurs will all find a wealth of value within the pages of the starting a business quickstart guide. colwell's clear voice, extensive experience, and easy-to-understand presentation come together to make this book a must-have resource in the library of every budding entrepreneur perfect for: would-be entrepreneurs with a ton of passion entrepreneurial students of all ages beginners with zero prior experience managers, business owners, and decisions makers growing into a new role you'll discover: the difference between an idea and an opportunity what makes an entrepreneurial opportunity great the very first steps you need to take to get your venture off the ground pricing, competition, customer identification, marketing, and distribution demystified the real components of an entrepreneurial mindset exactly how to craft your value proposition how to write a comprehensive business plan **lifetime access to free resources & investing support*: each book comes with free lifetime access to tons of exclusive online resources to help you become a better business owner such as workbooks, cheat sheets and reference guides. you also receive lifetime access to our online coaching community to help you achieve all of your financial goals . *

Most startups don’t fail because they can’t build a product. most startups fail because they can’t get traction. startup advice tends to be a lot of platitudes repackaged with new buzzwords, but traction is something else entirely. as gabriel weinberg and justin mares learned from their own experiences, building a successful company is hard. for every startup that grows to the point where it can go public or be profitably acquired, hundreds of others sputter and die. smart entrepreneurs know that the key to success isn’t the originality of your offering, the brilliance of your team, or how much money you raise. that’s called traction, and it makes everything else easier—fund-raising, hiring, press, partnerships, acquisitions. talk is cheap, but traction is hard evidence that you’re on the right path.traction will teach you the nineteen channels you can use to build a customer base, and how to pick the right ones for your business. it draws on inter-views with more than forty successful founders, including jimmy wales (wikipedia), alexis ohanian (reddit), paul english (kayak), and dharmesh shah (hubspot). they offer a three-step framework (called bullseye) to figure out which ones will work best for your business. but no matter how you apply them, the lessons and examples in traction will help you create and sustain the growth your business desperately needs.

In the $100 startup, chris guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose – and earn a good living. still in his early thirties, chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth – he's already visited more than 175 nations – and yet he's never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. there are many others like chris – those who've found ways to opt out of traditional employment and create the time and income to pursue what they find meaningful. sometimes, achieving that perfect blend of passion and income doesn't depend on shelving what you currently do. you can start small with your venture, committing little time or money, and wait to take the real plunge when you're sure it's successful. in preparing to write this book, chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and from that group he's chosen to focus on the 50 most intriguing case studies. in nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered aspects of their personal passions that could be monetized, and were able to restructure their lives in ways that gave them greater freedom and fulfillment. here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. it's all about finding the intersection between your “expertise” – even if you don't consider it such — and what other people will pay for. you don't need an mba, a business plan or even employees. all you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid. not content to talk in generalities, chris tells you exactly how many dollars his group of unexpected entrepreneurs required to get their projects up and running; what these individuals did in the first weeks and months to generate significant cash; some of the key mistakes they made along the way, and the crucial insights that made the business stick. among chris's key principles: if you're good at one thing, you're probably good at something else; never teach a man to fish – sell him the fish instead; and in the battle between planning and action, action wins. in ancient times, people who were dissatisfied with their lives dreamed of finding magic lamps, buried treasure, or streets paved with gold. this remarkable book will start you on your way.

In the $100 startup, chris guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose – and earn a good living. still in his early thirties, chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth – he's already visited more than 175 nations – and yet he's never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. there are many others like chris – those who've found ways to opt out of traditional employment and create the time and income to pursue what they find meaningful. sometimes, achieving that perfect blend of passion and income doesn't depend on shelving what you currently do. you can start small with your venture, committing little time or money, and wait to take the real plunge when you're sure it's successful. in preparing to write this book, chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and from that group he's chosen to focus on the 50 most intriguing case studies. in nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered aspects of their personal passions that could be monetized, and were able to restructure their lives in ways that gave them greater freedom and fulfillment. here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. it's all about finding the intersection between your “expertise” – even if you don't consider it such — and what other people will pay for. you don't need an mba, a business plan or even employees. all you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid. not content to talk in generalities, chris tells you exactly how many dollars his group of unexpected entrepreneurs required to get their projects up and running; what these individuals did in the first weeks and months to generate significant cash; some of the key mistakes they made along the way, and the crucial insights that made the business stick. among chris's key principles: if you're good at one thing, you're probably good at something else; never teach a man to fish – sell him the fish instead; and in the battle between planning and action, action wins. in ancient times, people who were dissatisfied with their lives dreamed of finding magic lamps, buried treasure, or streets paved with gold. this remarkable book will start you on your way.

In this book, i don't tell you how to make soap in few steps and then give you a few recipes to try, so you can start your own soap making business. you can find that information anywhere, don't have to buy my book to learn that. wait! oh! i did that in this book. i did explain how to make soap, i also did give you a few simple recipes too. but i hope that is not why you bought this book. in this book my goal is to explain to you in simple terms how to create great natural and organic soaps and not just make soaps, there is a difference. you will get to see and understand that difference when you understand each ingredients and how they interact and react with each other. what will make you unique is when you create a blend or two of your own and people start liking your creation. that is when you can hit the home run in business. imagine growing your soap company into a local, regional and ultimately a national brand, where your soaps will be sold at every whole food, body, bath and beyond, home goods and many other great retailers. this is a two part book. in the first part i show you how to get started with soap making, i show you every steps you need to take to make your first batch of soap. then i show you how to test your creation and how to figure out what works and what does not. on the second part of the book, i teach you everything you need to know about turning your new found passion into a successful business. i share my own story and how i turned my passion into a 6 figure business. in the first part i will show you: why you should your own soap making business what soap making equipment you will need how to get started in under a 1k how & where to buy soap making supplies for cheap what makes a soap natural and organic? where else can you have fun and make money at the same time? enjoy this wonderful journey, i know i have.

The instant new york times bestseller from shark tank star and fubu founder daymond john on why starting a business on a limited budget can be an entrepreneur's greatest competitive advantage. daymond john has been practicing the power of broke ever since he started selling his home-sewn t-shirts on the streets of queens. with a $40 budget, daymond had to strategize out-of-the-box ways to promote his products. luckily, desperation breeds innovation, and so he hatched an idea for a creative campaign that eventually launched the fubu brand into a $6 billion dollar global phenomenon. but it might not have happened if he hadn't started out broke – with nothing but hope and a ferocious drive to succeed by any means possible. here, the fubu founder and star of abc's shark tank shows that, far from being a liability, broke can actually be your greatest competitive advantage as an entrepreneur. why? because starting a business from broke forces you to think more creatively. it forces you to use your resources more efficiently. it forces you to be true to yourself, stay laser focused on your goals, and come up with those innovative solutions required to make a meaningful mark. here you'll learn how to tap into that power of broke to scrape, hustle, and dream your way to the top.

Rand fishkin, the founder and former ceo of moz, reveals how traditional silicon valley "wisdom" leads far too many startups astray, with the transparency and humor that his hundreds of thousands of blog readers have come to love.everyone knows how a startup story is supposed to go: a young, brilliant entrepreneur has a cool idea, drops out of college, defies the doubters, overcomes all odds, makes billions, and becomes the envy of the technology world.this is not that story. it's not that things went badly for rand fishkin; they just weren't quite so zuckerberg-esque. his company, moz, maker of marketing software, is now a $45 million/year business, and he's one of the world's leading experts on seo. but his business and reputation took fifteen years to grow, and his startup began not in a harvard dorm room but as a mother-and-son family business that fell deeply into debt.now fishkin pulls back the curtain on tech startup mythology, exposing the ups and downs of startup life that most ceos would rather keep secret. for instance: a minimally viable product can be destructive if you launch at the wrong moment. growth hacking may be the buzzword du jour, but initiatives can fizzle quickly. revenue and growth won't protect you from layoffs. and venture capital always comes with strings attached. fishkin's hard-won lessons are applicable to any kind of business environment. up or down the chain of command, at both early stage startups and mature companies, whether your trajectory is riding high or down in the dumps: this book can help solve your problems, and make you feel less alone for having them.

Thinking about starting the business of your dreams? so what's holding you back? is it the fear of the unknown? if you are even contemplating starting a business of your own, perhaps you feel 'stuck' where you are now? but even being 'stuck' can seem better than facing that fear. that fear of the unknown, of leaving that comfort zone. entrepreneurship is like an uncharted ocean. but ask yourself this question: do you have the will and determination to leave dry land and navigate the choppy and sometimes daunting waters that lie before you? if so, then anyone can do it can help you tackle some of those fears, to answer some of the elusive questions about what an entrepreneur must face when making the decision to go for (what can sometimes seem like) that unattainable dream. authors sahar and bobby hashemi are the dynamic brother and sister team who started one of the most recognizable and high-profile brands in the united kingdom today – coffee republic. sahar and bobby had to leave their comfort zones too, leaving secure jobs to take the plunge. but this is not a business memoir nor mere corporate history. this is a personal story about two ordinary people who 'did it', and who got it right. anyone can do it is an inspirational book that chronicles the start and evolution of a genuine success story. sahar and bobby take you through their first conversations (when the seed of the idea was planted), to writing the business plan, finding a name, raising money, opening the first store, taking the company public and to the present day when coffee republic turns over millions, employs thousands of individuals and has over 100 outlets around the united kingdom. anyone can do it offers a myriad of lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and blows apart the myth that only 'special' people start successful businesses. it's written in an informal style and packed with tips, advice and quotes. throughout the text are copies of original business plans, early brainstorms and the cruel and duly ignored bank rejection letters. sahar and bobby take the reader step by step through every aspect of starting a business. the process for them wasn't always easy but one thing is for sure, it was the most rewarding journey either of them has taken.

This is the road map to a seven-figure business . . . in one year or less the word "entrepreneur" is today's favorite buzzword, and any aspiring business owner has likely encountered an overwhelming number of so-called "easy paths to success." the truth is that building a real, profitable, sustainable business requires thousands of hours of commitment, grit, and hard work. it's no wonder why more than half of new businesses close within six years of opening, and fewer than 5 percent will ever earn more than $1 million annually. 12 months to $1 million condenses the startup phase into one fast-paced year that has helped hundreds of new entrepreneurs hit the million-dollar level by using an exclusive and foolproof formula. he's seen more than 100 entrepreneurs cross the seven-figure barrier, many of whom go on to sell their businesses. if your goal is to be a full-time entrepreneur, get ready for one chaotic, stressful, and rewarding year. if you have the guts to complete it, you will be the proud owner of a million-dollar business and be in a position to call your own shots for life.

Why stumble alone on a risky venture on your way to failure when you can tap into the best ideas and minds for increasing your chances for success? most entrepreneurs have had to learn things the hard way–concepts such as: big ideas rarely make great businesses; laboring on a business plan can be a waste of time; and you will need dramatically more start-up money than you originally thought you did. – lenoard green, an experienced investor, entrepreneur, and business professor, has encapsulated together all the inside secrets, proven strategies, and mistakes experienced so that you can learn it all beforehand, rather than when all your capital is on the line. – based on his popular ultimate entrepreneurship course, the entrepreneur's playbook explains how to: locate sure-bet opportunities for improving products – find funding – take calculated risks and minimize failure – get serious about positioning, distributing, and licensing – stripping away the complexity favored by business schools and the hype of the technology sector, the book reveals eighteen down-to-earth principles and dozens of tactics for every kind of business. plus, the invaluable instruction available for you is now interactive. dozens of exercises are given throughout the book that can be submitted online for feedback.

Everything you need to know about starting your own independent business—and earning big—through easy-to-understand infographics.start your dream business, optimize your freelancing, and max out your earnings with this graphic guide to everything you need to know to work for yourself. the infographic guide for entrepreneurs includes information on how to leverage your skills to earn money, how to apply for a business loan, how to keep track of your earnings and expenses—and much more. with clear and accessible infographics on topics such as “what makes my business unique?” ; “sell yourself without selling out”; “feast or famine: how to stay afloat during dry spells”; and “hiring your squad”, you’ll learn how easy it is to work for you!

From award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner stephen key comes the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestseller one simple idea how many times have you seen a product and thought, i know how to make that better? or not seen a product and thought, how is it that no one has invented this yet? and when haven't you thought, i need to be my own boss? you're thinking the right things. now, the next step is to take action-and that's exactly what one simple idea for startups and entrepreneurs is all about. stephen key, one of the world's leading experts on getting business ideas off the ground, revealed in his groundbreaking book one simple idea just how simple it is to make a fortune by selling or “renting” your great ideas. now, he helps you live the entrepreneurial dream by delivering a proven, straightforward process for starting, growing, and running a business-without the need for an mba or millions of dollars in funding. as an inventor and successful business owner, key brings a unique and fully rounded perspective to the subject, teaching you how to: develop, test, and protect your idea plan and launch your business manufacture, package, market, sell, and distribute your product manage and grow your business prepare for and implement your endgame key draws on his own experience as a billion dollar inventor to offer how-to's and other takeaways you can use to get off the ground and into the black. case studies, tips, and advice from other successful entrepreneurs underscore key principles to make it easier than ever for you to achieve your business and life dreams. you don't need millions of dollars or a business, engineering, or manufacturing background to develop, produce, and sell your own product idea. all you need is one simple idea-and the passion to make it happen. praise for one simple idea “this book is straight-forward, no-nonsense information for how to start a successful company. read it!” -barbara corcoran, investor/shark on abc's reality hit shark tank “the ideas in this book are key to creating the kind of enterprise that will create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the future. the goal of entrepreneurship is to reduce the risk of failure as detailed in this book.” -nolan bushnell, inventor of pong and founder of atari "kudos!! one simple idea for startups & entrepreneurs is brilliant !! a must read for those that have the courage to dive into their dreams. this is a true road map for those that have the passion to achieve their freedom. truly something that i wish would have been there for me 33 years ago." -russ hornsby, toy industry veteran, 2010 toy of the year award winner in seven different countries, and creator of hit toys zhuzhu pets, xiaxia pets, degedar and others “i took one of those simple ideas and turned it into a company that now has its products in over 35,000 doors of retail distribution.

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than thirty years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: – how to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business – tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk – decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor – what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. – whether or not a co-working space is a right move – tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign – use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than thirty years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: – how to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business – tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk – decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor – what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. – whether or not a co-working space is a right move – tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign – use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media