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Books for Businesses

The books listed here are just a few of the books available.

If you have suggestions on books for the library to purchase in this subject area please send an e-mail to kindschi@scls.lib.wi.us or call 623-5910.

Franchises and Business Opportunities: How to Find, Buy, and Operate a Successful Business
by Andrew A. Caffey
Franchises in the United States alone rake in nearly $1 trillion in sales per year.

Business: The Ultimate Resource
From reading a balance sheet to resources on employee participation in management, it's packed with info.

Business Plans for Dummiesby Paul Tiffany
This covers a successful business plan--from creating a mission statement to developing goals and objectives to executing and managing the plan.

The Business Start-up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
Everything you need to know about starting and growing your business.

Business Plans Made Easy by Mark Henricks
This lively, easy-to-use edition has proven techniques, hints, and tips for creating "bankable" business plans to get results.

The Customer Delight Principle by Timothy L. Keiningham
A step-by-step program for taking your business further up the customer satisfaction scale.

The Enlightened Entrepreneur by Grace Bulger
A Spiritual approach to creating and marketing a company.

The Entrepreneurial Parent by Paul Edwards
How to earn your living and still enjoy your family, your work and your life.

Venture Capital Handbook : An Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Venture Capital, Revised and Updated Edition by David Gladstone
If you're working to transform your dream into reality, this is the one book you simply must read.

Marketing without Advertising by Michael Phillips
Phillips provides practical advice on how to attract new customers, satisfy the regulars, and turn dissatisfied one-timers into loyal supporters.

Franchises and Business Opportunities: How to Find, Buy, and Operate a Successful Business by Andrew A. Caffey
Franchises in the US alone rake in nearly $1 trillion in sales per year take the plunge.

Entrepreneur's Ultimate Start-up Directory: 1350 Great Business Ideas by James Stephenson
Business ideas in about 30 industries, including home-based, part-time and online.

How to Earn up to $100,000 a Year or More from Home by Mail by Terrence J. Thomas
The purpose of this book–to give YOU the knowledge and skills needed to start your own thriving mail order business, right from the comfort of your own home!

Inc. Yourself: How to Profit by Setting up Your Own Corporation by Judith H. McQuown
Includes updated sample forms, letters, and interactive worksheets.

Kitchen Table Entrepreneurs by Martha Shirk
Inspirational stories of eleven low-income women who are moving their families out of poverty by starting their own businesses.

101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women by Priscilla Y. Huff
Solid advice on what works–and what doesn't– when it comes to training, equipment, marketing, publicity, and pricing formulas.

Not Just a Living: The Complete Guide to Creating a Business That Gives You a Life by Mark Henricks
Henricks offers a comprehensive approach for assessing your own potential, for "taking the plunge," and for building a business that helps you fulfill both personal and professional aspirations.

Mompreneurs by Patricia Cobe
A mother’s practical step-by-step guide to work at home success.

101 Tips for Running a Successful Home Business: Proven Strategies and Sage Advice for the at-Home Entrepreneur by Maxye Henry
Includes advice on setting up your workspace, protecting yourself legally and financially. You’ll also find helpful suggestions on maximizing business opportunities through networking and e-commerce.

Marketing Your Business: A Guide to Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan by Ronald A. Nykiel
It explains advertising, budgeting, promotions, pricing, sales, database marketing, public relations, packaging and more.

A Manager's Guide to Hiring the Best Person for Every Job by DeAnne Rosenberg
Features fool-proof interviewing tools and techniques.

Blue's Clues for Success by Diane Tracy
.. businesses can use Blue's company standards - have a clear mission, know your customer, hire managers who care - to attain success.