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Business books

Reviews of business books and authors discussing finance, leadership, innovation, operations, management, marketing and strategy.

Exit Strategies

Books for summer reading take a focus on the future

Some books for summer reading deal with making a business a success, selling that business and entering retirement and using the body's physical intelligence to live a stress free, happier life.

Entrepreneurs

Book review: My Story by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

In his candid new memoir, My Story, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reveals how his passion for business and relentless drive to succeed transformed the UAE’s largest city from a simple trading port into a multi-billion dollar economic hub.

Entrepreneurs

Great ideas don’t speak for themselves – how effective communication will win you more business

Managing

Book Review: You Were Born To Speak, by Richard Newman

Entrepreneurs

30 must-read books on business, technology and productivity, as picked by entrepreneurs

GrowthBusiness rounds up the top 30 must-read books on business, technology and productivity based on the reading list of entrepreneurs across the UK.

News

The six best business books to read in 2018

Here's our pick of the best business books in 2018 to read while on holiday this year.

Opinion

Strategic IQ by John Wells – Book Review

Paul Marry, CEO of Intact Software, picks up John Wells' Strategic IQ and finds that it doesn't meet his usual expectations of a business-orientated title.

News

Rework by Jason Fried

Nick Green, founder of online digital printing business printed.com, picks up Jason Fried's Rework to find out if it could change his perceptions on how to do business.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Book Review: This is Social Commerce by Guy Clapperton

Jonathan Reed, managing director at Sunny Thinking, has a look through This is Social Commerce by Guy Clapperton to find out if the latest offering on social media sheds any new light.

Opinion

What I’m reading now – The Intelligent Entrepreneur

Michael Tobin, CEO of TelecityGroup, gets to grips with The Intelligent Entrepreneur by Bill Murphy, and finds out the stories of three separate entrepreneurs.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Book Review: The Growth Drivers by Andy Bird and Mhairi McEwan

Margery McBain, managing director at Gravitate HR, profiles Andy Bird and Mhairi McEwan's offering on the value of marketing.

Entrepreneurs

What I’m Reading Now: The Lazy Winner

Barry Noble, managing director at Tpoll discusses a new book which advises business leaders to be 'intelligently lazy'.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial