Most Important Business Book You Will Ever Read
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The most important aspect of this book is being able to make a lot of money, AND being able to have free time as well. But it goes beyond that with its advice on attracting new customers, which it does in an organized and step by step manner. I wish I would have bought this book a long time ago. I have even known about it for awhile but just got around to buying it. Big mistake to put that purchase off.
3465091
Every business owner or manager needs to read Lynn Thomas new book, Wow! Your Way To Profits.  It is the new Bible of business growth and profitability. Most of of us spend the majority of our time pursuing new customers. Lynn understands the need for sales and marketing actions, however she makes it brilliantly clear that the real, long-term profits in any business have to be based on retaining your profitable customers. Period!

The economics and analytics of profit are presented so clearly that the reader will understand the retention philosophy and also can figure her or his profitability possibilities.  I truly believe this book will change many business peoples strategy on how they handle their present customers and achieve their long-term profits. Buy it and read it today!

George Nordhaus
1955610
This is a must read book for anyone in business.  For that matter, it's an important read for anyone wanting to have affective communication with any group or one on one.  It helps you structure how to get to the point with your message.  Read it, I promise it will help you communicate!
3160032
I have read 100's of business books and this is absolutely the best, most effective marketing related business book I have ever read.  It is a real  world hands-on approach that can be helpful to any business manager, owner  or employee.  The action-based strategies found inside show us how to  discover hidden opportunities, assets, synergies, activities and  relationships to maximize our performance.  We have used one of Jay's  strategies to increase our gross revenue by 100% in 2 years.  I beleive in  this book so highly that I recommend it inside my new book The Golden Guru.
974109
One of the best books and most insights you can gain from a book.

This brilliant must-read book provides the key to the coming era. The book gives you ways to think and is very valuable for those who want to transform their business as a Heart-repreneur.

I highly recommend getting this book.
3558209
Profit First is one of the best business books for small business owners I have ever read.  I only wish I had written it.  I have not just read the book, I have studied it.  When I explain the Profit First approach to my clients it blows their minds.  For many years I have recommended that business owners read The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber because it help explain - in simple language - the 7 roles a business owner needs to fulfill.  Now, Profit First is my #1 recommended book.  As a CPA, small business owner, and advisor to small businesses the most common threats I see are lack of profits, poor cash flow and failure to have a plan.  Profit First will help any business get started tackling each of those issues.  In my opinion, the CPA profession - as a whole - can do a much better job of helping our clients build healthy, profitable, cash flow-friendly businesses.  Finally, if you are a small business owner, ask your CPA if they have read this book.  If not, send them a copy (and deduct the cost off of your next bill from them).  If they refuse to read it, find one that will!
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Charles Duhigg is well on his way to becoming the most important business writer in the industry. His ability to combine a narrative with business acumen make him a must read for any business leader. He has a unique ability to draw from a broad range of subjects to lay out a clear framework and structure for businesses, teams, and individuals become more effective.  In doing so, his novel is applicable to virtually anyone who is seeking to identify a path to become more productive. I found this book to be even better than his exceptional first book 'The Power of Habit'.  I can't wait until his next publication.
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While the target market for this book may be rather narrow (upper management with C-level management in their long term plans), I think this book was a valuable asset!

The author gives extremely valuable advice, especially for those of us that believe that we will be in a position to influence an entire company in the future.  Without giving too many details away, I would say that if you are a C-level executive-to-be, this is a book that you must own, read, and re-read.

It is important for any business person at this level to have a list of ten books that he/she reads every single year.  I would dare to say that this title should be among those books...I think that you would learn a lot with each and every read of this book.  As you have probably found with most business-oriented titles, there are usually just one or two lessons that you learn from each book, but these few lessons are extremely valuable in the long term.

I hope everyone with C-Suite aspirations buys this book, reads it, and aspires to implement it.

Enjoy!

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It only took a few chapters of reading, to uncover just under half a million dollars in our business that we can add to our bottom line. Profit First is truly a golden nugget that everyone can use in their business and in their personal life.

So much so, I implemented the instant assessment with my senior management team and they were blown away.

Do yourself a favour, stop running your business the traditional way and pick this book up and take action.
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Whether business or personal this book is without a doubt a universal need for everyone to read. It is so simple its complex in that one will read it over and over again so as not to miss one important concept. How could one know so much? It does not seem possible but it is iron clad in its resistance to real criticism. I first read the book in 1984 and predicted it would sell more books than McDonald's sells hamburgers, its a classic. In addition all other of Peck's books flow directly from this in almost perfect rythm so one must read to not miss one thought the man writes. The books are a reflection of immense work and thought made so simple that its depth is staggering. This is truly God inspired.
3515105
My second 10/5 stars for 2018.

Every so often there is a business book that hits me between the eyes so hard that it knocks me down. That was this book. Every so often one stumbles upon a book that they think there is more aligned in the universe for them to accidently come across it on Amazon and the decision to impulsively put it into the cart. That is this book.

As I read this book, all I kept thinking was this type of book was the reason why I started IndiePicks Magazine. To give recognition to those books that are so powerfully good, but the author has chosen the route of going away from having the Big 5 publisher logo on the spine of their book.

As a MBA level, "mid life" woman entering into entrepreneurship (and coming from the huge corporate world) for the first time, I didn't realize the powerful grab that my little company would have on me. I also didn't realize that my learned behaviors from coming from the corporate world could impact my decision making in bringing my company to life. This book helped me to make sense of decisions I have made that left me scratching my head and gave a sense of comprehension from a stance of beating myself up unmercifully.

There were also perspectives given from the sense of age, lifestyle and work/career that are more important in midlife than with a younger entrepreneur.

I think the biggest "it will be alright, push through, don't give up moment" for me was the lessons learned/business model experiments moment that had this tough executive tearing up, that clearly, I am not alone if an author is writing about it who has never met me. Funnily, as I work on a new business model, Mr. Kornblum discussed options that I had imagined, but wondered how to put it to reality. This book, in its first read, has highlights, underlinings and notes in the margin. It is also front and center on my business shelf for easy reference.

This book is a business gem and it proves that the best books do not have the BIG 5 Publishing House label on the spine.

Mr. Kornblum....thank you. Your advice has helped to save my "mid-life" baby.
1982999
Mr. Kaufman title of his new book Macro Thinking The Last Business book youll Ever Need  so apropos.  He so effortlessly explains the four Pillars: The Right Products, The Right Customer, The right Planning, and The right team and the process of using Macro Thinking to have a very successful business.

The continuity of his thought process starting with the basic principles of each pillar, then giving you examples of both success and failures of various businesses related to each pillar. He then sprinkles in his astute Hints and Takeaways and Conclusions.

This book is so fully packed with golden nuggets for a successful businessit is a must read. I am very impressed with Mr. Kaufmans book I would be first in line If he publishes another business book.
3400158
This book is amazing and anyone with any sort of business-type job should read it.
3195511
This is an extraordinary book - the missing piece of any business education.

If you struggle with office politics, seemingly irrational behavior in your company by otherwise good, quality people, you need to read this story.
3148456
What an awesome book!!!  It should be a must-read for every High-school graduating person. In addition, I believe every businessman can benefit from it. I did, and I am an experienced Entrepreneur. Although I have listened to it twice, I recently ordered the book so I can write in the book , highlight wherever I desire, paperclip, etc  areas that I want to go back to quickly.
This is definitely one of the best most-useful books that I have ever read.
Ron Hendrick, DVM , CEO, KLT Partners, LLC
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This has to be the best book on business planning I've read in my entire lifetime. Seriously. Between this one and Mark Foster's Do It Tomorrow, I don't think I'll be needing any other assistance in achieving my goals for a long time. The book is absolutely packed with life-changing information - I found the restaurant waiter example a true eye opener. The book ends with two so-called "blueprints" for both business and personal life planning which show you in detail how to map out your road to where you actualy want to be in life. Overall, I can't recommend it enough. If you think you need some clear-cut advice and motivation on making both your business and your personal life a success, it's all in there.
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Live Free or DIY by Justin E. Crawford is the must have book for all business people and entrepreneurs. It's the essential guide on how to do it all. Gain more customers,increase profits, achieve that great life and work balance and how to DIY as a small-business owner.

Live Free or DIY gives readers the step-by-step ladder with all the tools necessary to be successful. Our markets are constantly changing...starting a business is a scary mess and then keeping the business going is even harder. But with this book, it basically walks readers through it all. Start here...then go here...then here's what you do. The chapters are well-written and easy to follow along.  It also is a great help for our digital  age and the toughest competitions that we have within our markets. When readers go into the business world, it's a dog against a dog kind of war. Brand names can easily take smaller businesses out in a matter of time. Time, management and marketing strategies are discussed inside this stunning book. I loved it.

Live Free or DIY is a book that I will be keeping forever in my possession. It gave me tips, ideas, and a deeper understanding, in how to be more successful, within the business realm. This not just for those in business but for anyone including bloggers and others who have something to share or sell with the world. Justin E. Crawford's book is one that I highly recommend to everyone worldwide. This was and is definitely a must read for all.