[Franakapan]

Hey, I was wondering if you'd all share your top 5 biz books with everyone.. This would help me in deciding which books to buy without wasting my money I could always go to a library but I'd prefer to own

I was particularly looking for books focusing on marketing, advertising, web business, financing and incorporating/ business law.

Cheers,

Sam White

[jimmiejo]

These are mainly ad books, but can be used for just about any form of creative:

1. How to Get Ideas
2. Hey, Whipple Squeeze This
3. Cutting Edge Advertising
4. All Marketers Are Liars
5. Creative Leaps

I've mentioned the first book in several other threads. It's the only book you ever need to own for creativity. Hey Whipple is the bible for young ad/marketing folk. Cutting Edge is another must have that bitch slaps commonality. And of course, everybody loves Seth (this book's his best yet). And Creative Leaps is a great read that gives us a look at marketing/advertising from Australasia.

[Franakapan]

Thanks a lot, I'll look into those

[evolvingentrepreneur]

1. Art of the Start, Guy Kawasaki
2. Retire Young, Retire Rich, Robert Kiosaki
3. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Kiosaki
4. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey
5. The Ten Day MBA, Silbiger

[skatewhale]

1. Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson (Billionaire Entrepreneur)
THis is basically a biography of Richard Branson and his business ideas/style

2. Marketing without Advertising. - By Michael Phillips & Salli Rasberry
If you have a low budget in marketing, this book shows you how to use publicity and word to mouth to market your business.

3. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiosaki
My first business book that really inspire me to be an entrepreneur.

4. How to get rich - By Donald Trump (if you are into real estate)
I don't really like his management style, but there are some good points in the book.

Only 4 books but hope it helps

[tcazin]

I reccommend:
1. The Young Entrepreneur's Edge
2.E-Myth
3. NO B.S. Sales Success
4. Marketing on a Shoestring
5. Getting it Printed
6. Jump Start Your Brain

Todd
Owner, Consolidated Concepts
YTPR.com
Your Total Print Resources

[Franakapan]

Thanks to all who have replied, all suggestions will be considered

Cheers,

Sam

[Steve]

Richest Man in Babylon is my person favorite beginner book.
Awaken the Giant Within (Tony Robbins)


Very good to read at a young age.

[Aletheides]

I must tell you:

Rich Dad Poor Dad and Richest Man In Babylon really screwed me up.

If you want to never be able to hold a job making money for someone else again, READ THESE NOW!