Best Business Books
A complete list of the best business books. This collection includes books about starting a business, business strategy, and company growth.
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Good to Great
by Jim Collins
IntermediateDiscover why some companies make the leap to extraordinary performance while others don't. Learn the key principles that differentiate great companies from good ones.
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
IntermediateLearn how to build a successful startup and create unique value in the world. This book challenges conventional thinking about innovation and business building.
The Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
BeginnerA practical approach to creating and managing successful startups in an age when companies need to innovate more than ever.
Built to Last
by Jim Collins
AdvancedExamine the success principles of visionary companies that have maintained industry leadership for decades. Learn how to build an enduring great company.
The E-Myth Revisited
by Michael E. Gerber
BeginnerLearn why most small businesses fail and how to avoid common mistakes. This book explains how to build a business that can run without you.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
AdvancedEssential wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover. Learn practical advice for building and running a startup.
Start with Why
by Simon Sinek
BeginnerDiscover how great leaders inspire everyone to take action. Learn how to build organizations and lead movements that inspire change.
Blue Ocean Strategy
by W. Chan Kim
AdvancedLearn how to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant. This book shows you how to find and develop new markets.
Scaling Up
by Verne Harnish
IntermediateMaster the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 and scale up your business. Learn practical tools for growing your business while reducing complexity.
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