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These books contain information about all facets of starting and running a business.You will learn about what is required to start various businesses, what it takes to be an entrepreneur and examples of some of the most readily available businesses to start and run.These books are filled with true stories about successful business and the people behind them.As of now the predominant focus of the below books is how to start and run effective, profitable and efficient businesses. Click on book image or title for full review.

gettingthingsdone Quadruple Your Productivity and Enjoy a Little Life: 8 Steps to Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen

Success Rating: 4

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Why You Should Read It: Time is the only real scarce resource. We are all battling for more of it. The only way to have more is to spend it wisely.

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Negotiating1 Power Negotiating Crash Course: A Few Tricks that Can Save You A Fortune In Minutes
Secrets of Power Negotiating
by Roger Dawson

Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: Negotiating is a part of most all of our experiences. Not knowing the basic strategies is leaving big money on the table.

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kunzru bookshelf 22 300x225 6 Quick Steps to Finishing a Non Fiction Book in Half the Time While Retaining Twice as Much

A few years ago I read a study that out of all the books purchased, only 10% of them are read past chapter 1. The statement blew my mind. But then again how many of you have piles of unread books on your shelves? I know I do. There are a number of reasons for the above statistic, not the least of which is that so many readers have never been taught an efficient way to get through a book. I hope to change that with this 6-step guide.

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The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated by Timothy Ferriss: Book Cover
The 4-Hour Workweek: Expanded and Updated
by Timothy Ferriss
Pub. Date: 12/15/09, Crown
ISBN-9780307465351
396 Pages

Success Rating: 5
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Why I Read this Book: Whether you’re looking for a full life makeover or just a nice shot in the arm of what’s really possible, dive into this book. It will change you–more than any other book I’ve read.

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Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs
Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs
by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah
Pub. Date: 10/19/2009, Wisdom
ISBN-9780470499313
256 Pages
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Why I Read this Book: The glory goes to the one who can attract the most eyeballs. This is the best step by step guide I’ve seen to leveraging the power of social media.

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The Greatness Guide
The Greatness Guide: 101 Lessons for Making What’s Good at Work and in Life Even Better
by Robin Sharma
Pub. Date: August 2008, HarperCollins
ISBN-9780061238574
240 Pages
Success Rating: 4
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Why I Read this Book: Success and greatness are things that we all strive for in some way. This is a brilliantly simple guide to getting fired up and staying on the never ending road to greatness.

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never eat alone How to Create Success One Relationship at a Time: Never Eat Alone
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
by Keith Ferrazzi
Pub. Date: February 2005, Bantam Books
ISBN- 9780385512053
320 Pages
Success Rating:5
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Why I Read this Book: Our lives and our success are directly related to the quality and quantity of the people around us. I have never seen a better guide for enhancing relationships than this.

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life entrep 11 Inspiring Stories of People Discovering and Living Their Dreams: Life Entrepreneurs
Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives
by Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek
Pub. Date: March 2008, Jossey-Bass
ISBN- 9780787988623
256 Pages
Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: We all should lead our own lives as we see fit. Inspiration from others is one of the best ways to get there. This book provides plenty of it.

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Strengths Finder 2.0
Strengths Finder 2.0
by Tom Rath
Pub. Date: February 2007, Gallup Press
ISBN- 9781595620156
175 Pages
Success Rating:5

Why I Read this Book: Knowing and living one’s natural talents and strengths is on of the keys to lasting fulfillment. This book is the answer to discovering those strengths.

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snowball Secrets of the Psychology that Truly Makes Warren Buffett Who He Is: The Snowball
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
by Alice Schroder
Pub. Date: 09/29/2008, Bantam Books
ISBN- 9780553805093
838 Pages
Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: Warren Buffett is the epitome of success in many ways for a lot of people. I had to find out the real story.

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