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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
by Michael E. Gerber

Review: The title refers to the author's belief that entrepreneurs -- typically brimming with good but distracting ideas -- make poor business people. He establishes an incredibly organized and regimented plan, so that daily details are scripted, freeing the entrepreneur's mind to build the long-term success or failure of the business.

You don't need an M.B.A. to understand or follow its directives; Gerber takes time to explain buzzwords and complex theories.

The Successful Family Business
by Scott E. Friedman

Review: Family businesses may be the foundation of our economic system, but operating one that is profitable--and free from relative discord--is no easy task. In The Successful Family Business, lawyer (and family-business specialist) Scott Friedman examines the most common causes of both personal and professional conflict and recommends a series of steps that can keep families from destroying themselves.

Start Your Own Business The Only Start-Up Book You'll Ever Need
by Rieva Lesonsky

Review: Make your dreams of starting a business come true! It's easy with this step-by-step guide. Packed with expert advice, this book demystifies the start-up process with plain-English answers to the most commonly asked questions about starting a small business. It's like having your own personal startup expert.