5 books anyone with a creative business should read

Not everyone likes to read, or even more accurately, not everyone has the time. But every business owner or entrepreneur needs fresh ideas to sharpen their skills and take their business to the next level. Watching Youtube or reading quick tips on a post might be helpful, books are more insightful and effective. What better way to achieve this insight via creative business books?

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Here are our top 5 reading picks for creative business owners

1."The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries

This book offers practical tips for entrepreneurs to test their products and services and iterate until they find the right fit with their customers.

2."Start With Why" by Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek provides an innovative perspective on how businesses can create successful brands by emphasizing the importance of starting with a "why" statement rather than a "what" or "how."

3."Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

This classic book provides a positive framework for thinking about success, highlighting themes such as goal setting, perseverance, and positive thinking.

4."The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey

This book outlines seven powerful principles that can help business owners manage their time, motivate their teams, and drive results.

5."Creativity, Inc." by Ed Catmull

Ed Catmull shares his experiences as a cofounder of Pixar Animation Studios and offers insights on how to build and foster a creative, collaborative workplace culture.

These five books offer valuable insights and strategies that will help any business owner or entrepreneur unlock their full potential and thrive in today's competitive business world.

We suggest giving yourself 15 minutes a day to sit down with a book. Not only will it give you new knowledge, you will also be practicing some much needed self-care!