By Kara Masterson
Having a small business is something to be admired and cherished. It becomes, if you will, your baby. You want to do the best for it that you can at all times, and you would also eventually like to see it grow and flourish. Of course, that is the goal of all small businesses. You want to become bigger and more profitable over time. To get there, you will need to do all that you can to better your own knowledge and surround yourself with the people that will help you achieve your dreams.
You are going to wear many hats. You will be CEO, manager, and at first probably also cashier, customer service, and office manager, and you may even manufacture or create your own product or services. This can be overwhelming. You are going to need many different new skillsets to be able to grow and delegate your tasks. You should be open to learn from the wisdom of those who have faced this challenge and succeeded. One of the ways to do this is to become a reader and student. You should learn and use the tools that will help you grow while avoiding common pitfalls. With that in mind, consider the following three books that will help you in your efforts to grow your small business.
The Self-Employment Survival Guide: Proven Strategies to Success as Your Own Boss
Owning your own business can be a scary new venture. Gain wisdom of experts like Jeanne Yocum with 30 years of self-employment experience. This book will not only help you measure if you are ready to be your own boss, but it will give you guides to help you prepare towards this monumental step. This book gives you a realistic approach of the good, the ugly, and gives you tools to find success. You can even join her Facebook community to receive more tips filled with actionable treasures.
Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life
Here is a book that is designed to help entrepreneurs discover obstacles in their lives that are holding them back from growing a successful business. Everyone has these obstacles, but it is often difficult to know what they are. Once you do discover what is keeping you back, you must then build up the courage that is required to break down those barriers and come out the other side more successful than before. You do this by strengthening your mind, surrounding yourself with positive people, and maximizing your strengths. Reading this book will you to accomplish great things.
Read Books About Accounting
So, it might not be your favorite topic but all business owners need to be able to read the numbers. At the same time, financial figures tend to frighten even the most confident of business owners. If you are among them, you will want to read Accounting for the Numberphobic. This is a book that helps you to stop relying on your accountant for everything. It puts you back in control. You will be in a better position to understand exactly what is going on with your company at all times. It will also help you in your efforts to make better decisions that impact the future growth and profitability of your small business.
The Fire Path: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Online Business
As we have already mentioned, it is the goal of nearly every small business owner to grow. The question is how to get there. It often helps to read real-life examples from people who have struggled just as you are, only to break through and achieve tremendous growth in their business. That is exactly what you will uncover with this book.
Take a look at these books as a starting point to help you grow your business. Everyone has something to learn. Begin by learning from others who have walked in your shoes and have something to share.
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Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max.
