5 Best Small Business Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 5 best small business books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Small Business books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best small business books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
5 Best Small Business Books
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The E-Myth Revisited
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Also recommended by
7 people
Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"If you’re stuck in your own business, this book can help you get unstuck." - Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's recommendation of this book 
Dave Ramsey recommended this bookDave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
"Absolutely everyone who is an entrepreneur or wants to be one needs to read this book." - Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Dave Camarillo recommended this bookDave Camarillo
"Was huge." - Dave Camarillo
Dave Camarillo's recommendation of this book 
Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
Tom Bilyeu's recommendation of this book 
Michael Hyatt recommended this bookMichael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
Michael Hyatt's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Patrick Bet-David
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Also recommended by
12 people- Dave Ramsey recommended this book
Dave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Pink recommended this bookDaniel Pink
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Daniel Pink's recommendation of this book 
Ken Block recommended this bookKen Block
"[Also] helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
Ken Block's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"[I] was surprised at how familiar the topics felt." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Begin with the end in mind." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Kishore Biyani recommended this bookKishore Biyani
"Immensely helpful and influential during my early years, it explained some of the basic mindsets required to succeed in any profession." - Kishore Biyani
Kishore Biyani's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Michael McCullough
"Helps you decide which action to actually take." - Michael McCullough
- Shay Carl
Shay Carl referenced this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Jenn Im
"Has changed my life in such a positive way." - Jenn Im
- Jim Kwik
"This personal development classic is a classic for a reason." - Jim Kwik
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Michael McCullough
Built to Last
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Also recommended by
5 people
Jeff Bezos recommended this bookJeff Bezos
"My favorite business book." - Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book 
Bill Gurley recommended this bookBill Gurley
"[Suggests] that the very best companies set an audacious, very long-term goal that shines a light towards 'an envisioned future.'" - Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley's recommendation of this book 
Jamie Dimon recommended this bookJamie Dimon
On Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books.
Jamie Dimon's recommendation of this book 
Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
Mind Your Business
A Workbook to Grow Your Creative Passion Into a Full-time Gig
Profit First
Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
Sources
- 1
19 Small Business Goals You Can Set This Year
thebalancesmb.com
- 2
15 Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners | by Sudharshan Ravichandran | The Startup | Medium
medium.com
- 3
8 Best Small Business Books for Entrepreneurs Who Care to Succeed
candybar.co
- 4
15 Best Small Business Books to Read in 2022
teambuilding.com
- 5
Best Business Books of All Time - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com
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