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The Top Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

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Published: Thursday, 20 Dec 2007 | 9:39 AM ET
Mike Michalowicz

By Mike Michalowicz

The Starfish and the Spider - By: Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom – This book clearly identifies the changing pattern in successful business launch and management strategies. They show how to build a dynamic powerful business, and it is easier and less conventional than you think.

Small Giants – By: Bo Burlingham – The title says it all, small business is the new big business.

The E-myth Revisited - By: Michael Gerber - The new entrepreneur's bible!

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits - By: Verne Harnish - Strategies for rapid growth.

Get The Edge - By: Anthony Robbins - You gotta have the right mindset to succeed. Read this!

The 4-Hour Workweek - By: Timothy Ferriss - Takes the E-Myth and applies tips & tricks.

Automatic Millionaire - By: David Bach - In short a "401K" for all parts of life.

Raising the Bar - By: Gary Erickson - A grassroots entrepreneur story through and through.

Purple Cow - By: Seth Godin - This book is remarkable! You'll get the joke when you read it.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad - By: Robert Kiyosaki - Make money, don't blow it.
Motivational!

The Art of the Start - By: Guy Kawasaki - Key insights to starting a company.

Made to Stick - By Chip & Dan Heath - Marketing your company the right way.

Good to Great - By Jim Collins -The modern classic entrepreneurs book. A mandatory read.

How to Win Friends and Influence People - By: Dale Carnegie - Written years ago, but even more relevant today.

Questions? Comments?BigIdeaCES@CNBC.com

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Check out a list of recommended books to help with everything from tips and tricks, and inspiring your Big Idea to helping your small business grow! Mike also breaks down his recommendations and clarifies why YOU should be reading these books!

   
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