Book reviews are published for the benefit of readers and the
members. The books are selected which in publisher's opinion
well suited for small and mid size businesses (SMBs). The Recommendation
is based on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being lowest & 10 being the
highest) for the following criteria: U = Useful in SMB setting R = Ease of reading & comprehension I = Ideas/concept implement-able in SMBs
Business Start-Up: Lay the foundation of a great
company
The Successful Business Plan by Rhonda Abrams
Excellent book on the subject. Very practical
and useful. Click
here
to order.
U
7
R
9
I
8
Built to Last by James C. Collins
A must read for entrepreneurs. This book will
be kept as treasure. Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
10
I
7
E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber
Differentiate between running a business & managing
one. Excellent reading. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
6
I
10
Process Development: The second show
The
Discipline of Market Leaders by Michael Treacy
Understanding your strength & weaknesses. Define
your position in the market place. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
6
I
10
The
Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Thought provoking ideas that every entrepreneurs
must keep in mind. Click
here
to order.
U
8
R
5
I
9
Quality
Without Tears by Philip B. Crosby
Quality is one of the main ingredient of success.
Understand it and apply it. Click
here
to order.
U
6
R
7
I
4
E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber (Recommendation repeated)
Differentiate between running a business & managing
one. Excellent reading. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
6
I
10
Accounting or Financial Reporting: The third foundation
Keeping The Books by Linda Pinson
Learn the Fundamentals of accounting and tax
issues. Very practical for SMBs. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
8
I
8
Financial
Management 101 by Angie Mohr
Treat this as an advance Accounting 101-Useful
tools for budgeting and analysis. Explained
in plain English. Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
9
I
8
Marketing/Selling & Advertising:
The main show
Internet
Marketing for Dummies by Frank Catalano & Bud E. Smith
Even though we are not fond of dummies & idiots,
but this one is an exception. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
8
I
9
101
Ways to Promote Your Web Site by Susan Sweeney
Primarily for web marketing, but many idea apply
in brick/mortar businesses as well. An excellent
reading. Click
here
to order.
U
7
R
6
I
9
Selling
The Invisible by Harry Beckwith
Before starting a major marketing campaign,
read this. It provides greater understanding
of market dynamic. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
6
I
7
Multiple
Streams of Income by Robert G. Allen
This is a nuts & bolts of Internet business.
This should be classified as "Best Seller".
Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
9
I
9
Leadership/Management:
The real leader shows up
Good
To Great by Jim C. Collins
A powerful message for the real leaders. It
is thought provoking and helpful insight of
the leadership achievements. Click
here
to order.
U
8
R
7
I
6
Developing
The Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell
Interesting and highly motivating. Not only
the theories but street smart. Click
here
to order.
U
7
R
7
I
6
Double
Digit Growth by Michael Treacy
Michael Treacy has taken one step further what
Jim Collins "Good To Great" has prophesized.
No magic bullets-but a stepping stone. Click
here
to order.
U
8
R
7
I
6
Human Resource Management:
Make it a great company
The
24-Carrot Manager by Adrian Robert Gostick & Chester Elton
Filled with extremely useful info. Enjoyable
reading as well as provides tools for hiring,
rewarding and retaining employees. Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
10
I
10
Hiring by C. J. Prince
The book is a complete overview of hiring, screening
& testing process. The best thing is that the
book is filled with many resources. Click
here
to order.
U
9
R
8
I
8
1001
Ways To Reward Employees by Bob Nelson
By far still the best book on the subject. Full
of ideas, tips & practices. Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
10
I
7
Institute of Higher Learning:
Forward Thinking
McKinsey
Mind by Ethan M. Rasiel & Paul N. Friga
Understanding the problem solving methods. Provides
a landscape of management philosophies & tools
to analyze issue and frame work of solving them.
Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
7
I
7
Strategic
Six Sigma by Dick Smith & Jerry Blakeslee
Six Sigma is a systematic approach to improve
productivity and bring excellence in the organization.
GE made a way with Six Sigma and dominated the
field. Click
here
to order.
U
8
R
7
I
6
Changing
Minds by Howard Gardner
The art & science of changing our own & other
peoples' minds-As the subtitle suggests. The
book is a remarkable reading. Click
here
to order.
U
10
R
9
I
6
The
80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
Warning! This book may cause a change in your
paradigm. Thought provoking and practical. An
accessory to implement changes. Click
here
to order.
