When I first launched as an entrepreneur, there was a lot I didn’t know about being an entrepreneur. All I knew was two things: I wanted to start my own business and I was passionate about what I wanted to do. As a new entrepreneur though, I needed all the help I could get.
One of the best resources available for entrepreneurs today is eBooks. These are shorter books in digital format (in case the “e” in eBooks didn’t give it away). eBooks are shorter than a typical book, usually somewhere between 10-40 pages. Most eBooks are free, but some cost a few dollars.
A good eBook is worth the price to help you gain the education and strategy needed to make your dreams a reality. For any entrepreneur launching today, I highly recommend reading these top eBooks for new entrepreneurs.
279 Days to Overnight Success (Chris Guillebeau)
What if you could live the life you’ve always wanted without the confines of a 9-to-5 job? Writer and entrepreneur aficionado Chris Guillebeau walks readers through his own path to the unconventional life he now lives. It wasn’t a 12-step to overnight success, and Guillebeau shares how his long, hard journey over a relatively short period of time is easier than you might expect.
The Pomodoro Technique (Francesco Cirillo)
When it comes to increasing productivity, the Pomodoro Technique is the secret sauce to success. Cirillo walks his readers through this proven time management formula to turn your to-do list into accomplishments.
The Pomodoro Technique eBook is for sale here.
Unleashing the IdeaVirus (Seth Godin)
Ideas are the currency of entrepreneurship, and ideas are viral. Godin shares the idea that interruption marketing is dead. (No, don’t RIP; it’s a good thing.) Ideas are viral and must be shared organically. This is the manifesto of rethinking idea sharing.
It’s written by Seth Godin and Malcolm Gladwell wrote the foreword. That’s about all you need to know with this book.
Viral Copy (Brian Clark)
Viral Copy (Brian Clark)Brian Clark is the mastermind behind Copyblogger and shares countless nuggets of information in Viral Copy. I know, you might be thinking, “I’m not a writer; get me to the eBooks about actual business.”
First off, Brian covers far more than writing in this book. He gets to the heart of viral marketing, the wildly addictive side of business sharing. You don’t have to be a blogger or copywriter to benefit from Brian’s wisdom. His insight changed the way I saw social media, headlines, marketing, and so much more.
Do yourself a favor: Grab a copy here.
Believe Me (Michael Margolis)
Building a brand is about telling a great story. How did you get started? What’s your vision for the future? Who are you helping and how? It starts with people believing in your brand, in your story. Michael Margolis does an incredible job of tying story-telling into brand success. Your story is the lifeblood of your brand, and this book can help you communicate your story even better.
Grab a copy of “Believe Me” here.
The Art of the Start (Guy Kawasaki)
Anyone familiar with Guy Kawasaki’s name knows the value of his experience. He shares about the birth of a dream, how the search for meaning is the beginning of a new journey. Kawasaki shares from his massive experience about launching as an entrepreneur, finding your niche product, and selling your dreams in sharable ways.
Follow this link to get your own copy.