{"id":12391,"date":"2021-03-09T23:20:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T21:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/?p=12391"},"modified":"2025-04-30T15:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:49:11","slug":"10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Books You Should Read Before Starting a Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a small business is a dream for many blue-collar and white-collar workers. This is quite a piece of work, and the majority aren\u2019t ready to accept the challenge this huge. But if you do, where should you start? Certainly, with education! Here are some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best books on starting a small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you should start reading right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f36df9caf21\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f36df9caf21\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Think_Like_a_Freak_by_Steven_Levitt_and_Stephen_J_Dubner\" >Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#The_4-Hour_Workweek_by_Timothy_Ferriss\" >The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Will_It_Fly_by_Pat_Flynn\" >Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#The_100_Startup_by_Chris_Guillebeau\" >The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Women_Who_Launch_by_Marlene_Wagman-Geller\" >Women Who Launch by Marlene Wagman-Geller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Rework_by_David_Heinemeier_Hansson_and_Jason_Fried\" >Rework by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Zero_to_One_Notes_on_Startups_or_How_to_Build_the_Future_by_Peter_Thiel\" >Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#Delivering_Happiness_A_Path_to_Profits_Passion_and_Purpose_by_Tony_Hsieh\" >Delivering Happiness. A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#The_Lean_Startup_by_Eric_Ries\" >The Lean Startup by Eric Ries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/10-books-you-should-read-before-starting-a-small-business\/#The_8020_Principle_and_92_Other_Powerful_Laws_of_Nature_by_Richard_Koch\" >The 80\/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature by Richard Koch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_Like_a_Freak_by_Steven_Levitt_and_Stephen_J_Dubner\"><\/span><i>Think Like a Freak<\/i> by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is about creative thinking and an alternative approach to solving problems. Besides knowledge and hard work, you need to think differently if you want to succeed in the modern world. The first one to find a non-trivial solution to the problem wins. The authors suggest refining your mindset and applying non-standard approaches in a variety of situations. They illustrate the arguments with little-known facts about history, psychology, and economics. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_4-Hour_Workweek_by_Timothy_Ferriss\"><\/span><i>The 4-Hour Workweek<\/i> by Timothy Ferriss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books on starting a small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually provide a fresh angle on work, career growth, and office life. Timothy Ferriss does it by breaking stereotypes about 9 to 5 schedule. Readers will find fifty tested tips on how to spend less time working and get the maximum result, how to increase the income, how to travel and manage your business from anywhere, and to achieve the balance between personal life and work. These are brand new tools and techniques readers can put into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_It_Fly_by_Pat_Flynn\"><\/span><i>Will It Fly?<\/i> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartpassiveincome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pat Flynn<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best small business books<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it will be interesting for people with ideas they are hesitant to realize, for those who fear failure and don\u2019t know where to start. Pat Flynn teaches to test an idea for viability, find customers, and maintain motivation for years. Using proven methods instead of intuition and research instead of puzzles will help you to give accurate answers to complex business questions. This book will protect you from many mistakes and help to find your unique advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_100_Startup_by_Chris_Guillebeau\"><\/span><i>The $100 Startup<\/i> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chrisguillebeau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chris Guillebeau<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Gilbo analyzes the experience of successful entrepreneurs who started a business with only $100 in their pocket. The author proves that it is possible to turn your ideas into income using real-life examples. This book is a guide for those who want to be independent of circumstances, who dream of creating a new future while having a decent income and a vibrant life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.weblium.com\/signup?utm_source=en_blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=banner_article\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-20566\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-320x71.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-418x93.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-1080x240.png 1080w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2.png 1518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_Who_Launch_by_Marlene_Wagman-Geller\"><\/span><i>Women Who Launch<\/i> by Marlene Wagman-Geller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most inspiring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">books on starting a small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unfortunately, women trying to start businesses still face more obstacles. They are often caused by prejudices and are very discouraging. Marlene Wagman-Geller motivates and inspires, telling the true stories of women who have successfully overcome all those obstacles. It is not just a collection of biographies, but the empowering narratives of activists, artists, and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations that change the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rework_by_David_Heinemeier_Hansson_and_Jason_Fried\"><\/span><i>Rework<\/i> by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of traditional recommendations you usually find in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">books on starting a small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (write a business plan, find an investor, study the competitors), the authors suggest to stop talking and start working. Step-by-step, they will teach you how to get started, will explain why you need less than you think, advise you how to become recognized, recommend who and when to hire, and how to handle everything. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero_to_One_Notes_on_Startups_or_How_to_Build_the_Future_by_Peter_Thiel\"><\/span><i>Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future <\/i>by Peter Thiel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The book is based on Peter Thiel\u2019s course of lectures for Stanford University students in 2012 called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer Science 183: Startup<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The author convinces that by doing what we already know, we move the world from 1 to 0. However, every time we create something new, we go from 0 to 1. It is a starting point for those who want to learn to think with startup categories and come up with original ideas rather than copying used templates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delivering_Happiness_A_Path_to_Profits_Passion_and_Purpose_by_Tony_Hsieh\"><\/span><i>Delivering Happiness. A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose <\/i>by Tony Hsieh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a business always implies risks. These risks are justified and necessary when it comes not only to profit but also to relationships between people. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivering Happiness<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a book about big money, friendship and true love for people \u2013\u00a0family, employees, customers, and even competitors. Hsieh tells about his first attempts at business and how he managed to make a profit through creativity and ingenuity. He shares advice on startups, stories about his adventures in business, and his youth \u2013\u00a0the time when he didn\u2019t want to do what he was expected to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lean_Startup_by_Eric_Ries\"><\/span><i>The Lean Startup <\/i>by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ericriesauthor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Eric Ries<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lean Startup <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a must-read for every emergent entrepreneur. The main idea lies in the rapid testing of new product ideas for real consumers, as well as constant adjustment of the existing business model. Large-scale investments should start only when the idea is confirmed by facts and has proven effectiveness. The book features practical tips and techniques for effectively starting and managing a business at an early stage. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_8020_Principle_and_92_Other_Powerful_Laws_of_Nature_by_Richard_Koch\"><\/span><strong><i>The 80\/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature <\/i>by Richard Koch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The author of this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business management book<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminds readers that 80% of all our business and life results come from 20% of efforts. Richard Koch explains how the laws of biology, physics and nonlinear science (from Darwin\u2019s evolution theory to game theory and chaos concepts) determine your chances of winning. He also shares advice on specific aspects of doing business, debunking some popular myths related to entrepreneurship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you finish this reading list or at least a couple of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">books on starting a small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you feel like reading, you can open <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weblium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start creating a website for your future booming business.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a small business is a dream for many blue-collar and white-collar workers. This is quite a piece of work, and the majority aren\u2019t ready to accept the challenge this huge. But if you do, where should you start? Certainly, with education! 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