\u201cThe more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you\u2019ll go.\u201d \u2014Dr. Seuss
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Reading a book on entrepreneurship is like sitting down for a seven-hour chat with an expert on how to make it in the business world. While reading a blog article or watching a YouTube can be empowering, books have been vetted among hundreds of other options and require years of effort to create and a team of people besides the author. And conferences get pricey (though they are good for networking purposes).\u00a0
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Setting a goal to read a few books every month can literally change how you approach your online business\u2014and for only a few dollars.\u00a0
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We know you\u2019re busy, so we thought we keep it simple and suggest three must-reads! Collectively, these books cover the basics of online entrepreneurship. Without further ado, here are three books we highly recommend:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Building a Story Brand<\/strong><\/a> by Donald Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n About the author<\/em>: Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, a business that specializes in helping other businesses clean up their brand. He is a New York Times<\/em> best-selling novelist.\u00a0 About the book<\/em>: The book breaks down a story structure commonly used by writers and teaches you how to take your website, brand, and social platforms and create a specific story that appeals to your users. What you\u2019ll learn<\/em>: You\u2019ll learn how to clarify your brand and how to improve your website and all the other content you might create. You\u2019ll know what info to cut from your site and content to keep your design simple and to clarify your message, and you\u2019ll know what should be added to improve your brand. Miller helps you differentiate between content only your company cares about and content that actually matters to the consumer. Why this is a must-read<\/em>: While hiring Miller would cost a bundle, reading his book is affordable and a close second to benefitting from his expertise in person. Building a Story Brand<\/em> teaches you how to create better content without the expense. Many marketing specialists take a similar approach to marketing, which is important to know, but Miller\u2019s background as an author gives him an edge over the competition. He combines two skills he\u2019s an expert in and gives you a rich approach to creating content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Art of Social Media <\/strong><\/a>by Guy Kawasaki<\/strong> About the author<\/em>: Guy Kawasaki\u2019s client list includes companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Nike. He\u2019s been a brand ambassador, chief adviser, angel investor, and business owner. He\u2019s helped big businesses become even bigger.\u00a0 About the book<\/em>: This book teaches you how to grow your business through a variety of social platforms.\u00a0 What you\u2019ll learn<\/em>: You\u2019ll learn best practices for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, etc. You\u2019ll also learn how to create great posts and how to get those posts seen. Kawasaki goes through how to appropriately respond to commenters. He teaches you about hashtags, socializing events, and more. You\u2019ll also learn how to grow your list of followers. Why this book is a must-read<\/em>: Kawasaki\u2019s accolades aside, his book speaks for itself and has been recommended by business entrepreneur Ken Krogue, founder of InsideSales. It\u2019s invaluable for those with little social media expertise yet beneficial to those with a lot of social media know-how. In today\u2019s digital world, social media is one of the best ways to advertise and grow your online business. Follow the principles taught in The Art of Social<\/em> Media<\/em> and you\u2019ll be able to run successful social sites.\u00a0 The Power of Starting Something Stupid<\/strong><\/a> by Richie Norton<\/strong> About the author<\/em>: Richie Norton is an international business consultant and founder of a variety of successful businesses.\u00a0 About the book<\/em>: This book teaches you how to overcome various roadblocks to success. What you\u2019ll learn<\/em>: You\u2019ll learn about what\u2019s keeping you from experiencing success and about the excuses people use to hinder their own dreams. And there are a lot of stories about entrepreneurs who\u2019ve made it big. You\u2019ll receive tools to increase productivity and models for goal setting.\u00a0 Why this book is a must-read<\/em>: You\u2019re going to fail, not everyone will believe in your ability to succeed, and sometimes you\u2019ll get down on yourself. Norton gets it and wants you to find the confidence to succeed. This book has helped us dare to try; we think it will help you as well. It\u2019s chock-full of good ideas to increase your productivity. (Another great read is Steven Covey\u2019s The<\/em> 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, <\/em>which we recommend if you haven\u2019t read it already.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reading these books is a great way to steal tricks from the best entrepreneurs in the world without actually stealing from them. You get access to well-thought-out information for only a few dollars.\u00a0 Take advantage of these three books and up your approach to online entrepreneurship.\u00a0 Remember: \u2013Building a Story Brand <\/em>will help you amp up your brand and improve your website and social media content. \u2013The Art of Social Media <\/em>will teach you everything you need to know about social media. \u2013The Power of Starting Something Stupid <\/em>will give you the confidence to move forward with your business dreams.\u00a0 What are some of your favorite books on entrepreneurship? <\/em>Please let us know in the comments below. <\/em>If you liked this post, please follow us on Facebook<\/strong><\/a> for more great content. You can also find us on Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cThe more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you\u2019ll go.\u201d \u2014Dr. Seuss Reading a book on entrepreneurship is like sitting down for a seven-hour chat with an expert on how to make it in the business world. 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