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Books reviews on workplace, corporate, and business driven books.

6 Best Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
As an entrepreneur, you spend a lot of time working on new ideas and business, solving problems, and creating something out of nothing. Sometimes the path is pretty straightforward. Other times it may feel like you are up against something no one has ever gone through or solved before. Regardless of where you are on your path, it’s always helpful to pick up some wisdom, practical information, or just a different perspective from your fellow entrepreneurs. With that in mind, here’s a shortlist of titles—a few familiar ones and some hidden gems—that offer timely insights and perspectives for entrepreneurs in 2020.
By Infomance6 years ago in Journal
July 2020 Update
No work from Upwork or Fiverr, instead of two home-based contract applications for 3 and 6 months work. Setup for working from home with Windows 10 Pro PC Box, 1TG hard drive, 8G Memory, 32G Sandisk, Intel Modem Card, NVIDIA Video card with HDMI port. Chromebook 64 Bit, 32G Flash Drive, 4G Memory, 16G Sandisk. 32” Monitor with Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, Logitech Speakers and Webcam.
By Eric Sutherland6 years ago in Journal
4 Business Books Everyone Should Read
Reading books is a really good way of learning and developing new skills to improve our personal and professional lives. This list here compiles the highest recommended books among entrepreneurs and self-help enthusiasts alike. For best experience and to learn the most from all these books, it is advised that you re-read each book quarterly (every three months).
By Connor Felix6 years ago in Journal
Top Books for Entrepreneurs that will help you in every field.
We have compiled a list of some of the top books for entrepreneurs that will help you develop all-round skills which is needed to become a great entrepreneur.
By Pranay Mishra6 years ago in Journal
Why My Book Failed
Way back in 2016, I was going through a breakup. It wasn’t just any breakup, it was THE BREAKUP. The relationship had been toxic, but I hadn’t realized that yet. It was the type of relationship that had expired long before we said our final goodbyes to each other.
By Jade M.7 years ago in Journal
'Freelance Writing: The Step-By-Step Guide to Easily Start Making Money Online as a Freelance Writer' | Book Review
If you're like me, looking to learn more about the world of writing and different ways to get yourself started in this ever-growing industry, you're going to be researching what you can.
By Stephi7 years ago in Journal
7 Pieces of Advice for Writers from Scott Belsky’s ‘The Messy Middle’
Scott Belsky is the Founder of Behance, the Chief Product Officer over at Adobe, an author, and quite a bit more. He’s a busy guy. Looking at his earliest pursuits, which are shared a lot in his book The Messy Middle, Behance was once a small startup trying to stay afloat. If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s the portfolio website for artists with a strong focus on helping creative professionals find work.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Journal
10 Best Career Advice Books for Freelancers
"So, the end of month income you have is...how much?" I was showing my mom how much my freelancing career as a writer was raking in, hoping she'd be proud of me. Instead, when I counted every penny and dime, I realized all that I did was embarrass myself in front of a parent who already didn't really believe in freelancing.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Journal
10 Career Advice Books for Moms Returning to Work
At one point or another, you'll have raised your kids to a point where you might be thinking about returning to work. Whether you want to hit the ground running and work full time, or need something more part time. The quest to return to the workforce can seem a little overwhelming.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Books You Should Read to Advance Your Career
If you feel stagnant in your career path, take the time to read this article before you decide to give up on your current dreams.
By Patty Ramsen8 years ago in Journal
10 Best Books for Career Guidance
Whether you're a new job seeker fresh out of college on the hunt for your first challenge or among the late-game career changers seeking out your dream job later in life, you may find yourself at a loss for the right steps to take on your journey. If this sounds like you, then you'd be smart to seek out help from books for career guidance. But how do you sort through the hundreds and hundreds of career development books out there? Different books take different approaches to the issue, from general interpersonal skills to specific techniques to actual job descriptions. I've taken the liberty of narrowing down some of the absolute best books for career guidance on the market today to help set you on the path for satisfaction and success in your quest for your ideal career.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Journal
A Short Summary of the Seven Mindsets Discussed in 'The Seven Mindsets of Success' by Sten Morgan
This was a great book and I want to tell you about the author and why you should listen to him. Sten was a successful Financial Advisor at Raymond James but, at 25, he decided to start his own Financial Planning firm called “Legacy Investment Planning.” In just five years, he acquired $120mm in assets. Most people in this industry don’t reach those numbers until they have been in the business 15-20 years, and there are even more who never reach that amount their entire careers. The fact that Sten did this in such a short amount of time at such a young age is practically unheard of. The Seven Mindsets of Success explains the mindsets that he adopted to reach what he calls “Rapid Top-Level Success...”
By Kyle Metcalf8 years ago in Journal