Recommended reading
Millions of trees have been destroyed to provide books. Many of these have a few gems which take a long time to find. As you're a busy person we'd like to help speed up the process in finding really valuable information. These are the books we feel are essential reading for success in your business.
If you know of any books which you think belong here please let us know!
The E-Myth Revisited
(Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It)
by Michael E. Gerber
Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. Next, he walks you through the steps in the life of a business - from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed - and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Finally, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working ON your business and working IN your business. After you have read The E-Myth Revisited you will truly be able to grow your business in a predictable and productive way.
The One Minute Manager
by Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson
For more than twenty years, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses nationwide have followed The One Minute Manager's techniques, thus increasing their productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. These very real results were achieved through learning the management techniques that spell profitability for the organization and its employees.
The One Minute Manager is a concise, easily read story that reveals three very practical secrets: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Reprimands.
The book also presents several studies in medicine and behavioural sciences that clearly explain why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people. By the book's end you will know how to apply them to your own situation and enjoy the benefits.
That's why The One Minute Manager has continued to appear on business bestseller lists for more than two decades, and has become an international sensation.
Win in Business
By Peter Irvine
'20 Keys to catapult you towards achieving your vision'.
The man who helped guide the phenomenal success of Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Australia unearths 20 priceless keys to catapult you towards your vision. Peter Irvine reveals behind-the-counter stories about the amazing success of this award-winning coffee franchise… as well as other brands he helped to build in Australia, such as McDonald’s and the MacTime concept.
If you would like to create a remarkable, stand-out business, then WIN in BUSINESS provides the essential framework to thrust you to the front of the line. This book provides comprehensive, step-by-step guides to activate your vision, help you overcome the challenges along your journey, and squeeze the most out of your vast potential.
But this is not just any book on business success. Peter Irvine uncovers age-old secrets to living a fulfilling life through great relationships, a generous attitude and healthy mindsets. Through practical examples from his own life, the author serves up some delicious dollops of vision, determination and inspiration.
Above all, this book has the potential to profoundly change the course of your life and your business. If you want to steer your business to extraordinary levels, this book is for you!
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Secrets Exposed series!
by Dale Beaumont
Secrets of Great Success Coaches Exposed!
IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL DISCOVER…
• How to redesign your life and get on the path of real success
• What to do to align your values and set meaningful goals
• How to totally break through anxiety, phobias and emotional blocks
• The secret ingredient to a joy-filled and lasting married life
• How to manifest financial wealth faster than you ever thought possible
• How to have unlimited health, wellness and vitality
• How to once and for all turn your wildest dreams into reality
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Secrets of Small Business Owners Exposed!
IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL DISCOVER…
• Creative ways to raise money to get your business idea started
• Dozens of low-cost marketing strategies that really work
• How to find ambitious and loyal staff to grow your business even faster
• What it takes to develop life-long customers and word-of-mouth promotion
• How to buy established and profitable businesses for very little money
• What to do to expand nationally and tap into large overseas markets
• How to effectively juggle your business, personal and family lives
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Secrets of Top Business Builders Exposed!
IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL DISCOVER…
• The most effective way to plan and strategise for future growth
• How to attract the best new talent and retain high performing staff
• Why companies must start training the next generation leaders now
• Current trends in the world of marketing and what's really working
• Latest advances in technology to improve productivity and profits
• Strategies to better manage company cash flow and generate real wealth
• How any business can expand rapidly into domestic and overseas markets
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Marketing Success
By Tony Gattari
Marketing Success draws upon the real-life practical experience of Tony Gattari, who headed up the Harvey Norman Computer and Communications division, overseeing the growth from $12 million to a massive $565 million in 9 years. Through his experience and working as a corporate/business advisor and trainer to over 100 businesses worldwide, with fellow co-author Shaun Mooney, the book highlights the power of marketing.
Here you will learn low cost practical marketing strategies to create a perception of value so to eliminate the issues of “price”. This hard hitting, no nonsense book is a must read for all those in business who desire to accelerate their sales and profits immediately!
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The Pillars of Business Success
By Tony Gattari & Shaun Mooney
The Pillars of Business Success draws upon the real-life corporate experience of Tony Gattari, who headed up the Harvey Norman computer and communications division for nine years, overseeing the growth from $12 million to a massive $565 million in 9 years. Through his experience and working as a corporate/business advisor and trainer to over 90 business worldwide with fellow co-author Shaun Mooney, the book highlights the biblical principles that underpin the success of any truly successful business. For business owners and their teams this book highlights ways to improve cashflow, reduce the time the owner works in the business, improve teamwork and massively improve profits. The author challenges and educates the reader bygiving them immediate tools and strategies to improve their business performance.
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