Comments for Business Start Up http://businessstartup.biz All about Business Start Up Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:58:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The 100 Best Business Books of All Time by S. Piper http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-50 S. Piper Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:58:17 +0000 http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/#comment-50 Its an advertisement<br>Rating:2 out of 5 stars<br>I was hoping for a summary of the best business books, so I didn't have to read them, or at least would only bother to read the ones I was more interested in. However, this book is basically 100 ads for other books, in addition to an ad for the author's book company. The descriptions of the books aren't anything more informative then the back cover of the book. You'd be better off just reading the amazon descriptions of the books listed instead of reading this book. Its an advertisement
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was hoping for a summary of the best business books, so I didn’t have to read them, or at least would only bother to read the ones I was more interested in. However, this book is basically 100 ads for other books, in addition to an ad for the author’s book company. The descriptions of the books aren’t anything more informative then the back cover of the book. You’d be better off just reading the amazon descriptions of the books listed instead of reading this book.

]]> Comment on The 100 Best Business Books of All Time by Sandra Robertson http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Sandra Robertson Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:36:46 +0000 http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/#comment-49 Just what I had been looking for<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>Thank you Jack and Todd. Finally, I found a book that compiles the best of the best in a meaningful and thoughtful way. This book is very well organized with twelve chapters on twelve pertinent business topics to choose from depending on your area of interest. There is something here for everyone whether you are trying to solve a business problem, increase your depth of knowledge or strengthen your skillset. <br /> <br />The first chapter is the all important YOU followed by leadership, strategy, sales & marketing, rules and scorekeeping -- well you will just have to read it. I loved the fact that with only a couple of exceptions the books recommended were under 300 pages. Given our premium on time, that was a plus. However much we are interested in the topic, so many business books contain unnecessary filler material. <br /> <br />Some of these books you will have read as part of your MBA experience but this presents an opportunity to revisit some of those messages you may want to refresh. I was impressed by the fact that they even included children's books such as "Oh, the Places you will go" and some fables. That reminded me of that other book: "Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten". How true that is. Including side bars recommending additional books, movies and even speeches further enhanced the experience. <br /> <br />I downloaded this book onto my kindle. While I was reading it, if I ran across a compelling book based on their review, I simply downloaded a sample to see if indeed I wanted to buy it, add to my wishlist or save for another time. I am currently reading "Chasing Daylight." What a story and a message that contains! Just what I had been looking for
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Thank you Jack and Todd. Finally, I found a book that compiles the best of the best in a meaningful and thoughtful way. This book is very well organized with twelve chapters on twelve pertinent business topics to choose from depending on your area of interest. There is something here for everyone whether you are trying to solve a business problem, increase your depth of knowledge or strengthen your skillset.

The first chapter is the all important YOU followed by leadership, strategy, sales & marketing, rules and scorekeeping — well you will just have to read it. I loved the fact that with only a couple of exceptions the books recommended were under 300 pages. Given our premium on time, that was a plus. However much we are interested in the topic, so many business books contain unnecessary filler material.

Some of these books you will have read as part of your MBA experience but this presents an opportunity to revisit some of those messages you may want to refresh. I was impressed by the fact that they even included children’s books such as “Oh, the Places you will go” and some fables. That reminded me of that other book: “Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”. How true that is. Including side bars recommending additional books, movies and even speeches further enhanced the experience.

I downloaded this book onto my kindle. While I was reading it, if I ran across a compelling book based on their review, I simply downloaded a sample to see if indeed I wanted to buy it, add to my wishlist or save for another time. I am currently reading “Chasing Daylight.” What a story and a message that contains!

]]> Comment on The 100 Best Business Books of All Time by adk http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-48 adk Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:24:31 +0000 http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/#comment-48 A worthy buy<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I highly recommend this book. I use it as a reference on which book I should read next. The book gives you a to-the-point summary on the many worthy selections in different categories: e.g. <br /> <br />1 YOU <br />2 LEADERSHIP <br />3 STRATEGY <br />4 SALES & MARKETING <br />5 RULES & SCOREKEEPING <br />6 MANAGEMENT <br />7 BIOGRAPHIES <br />8 ENTREPRENEURSHIP <br />9 NARRATIVES <br />10 INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY <br />11 BIG IDEAS <br />12 TAKEWAYS <br /> <br />I personally picked up a lot of books after reading the summaries. If you are looking into a book that saves you time from reading 100 books... you can also pick this book up, however, to get the most out of the book(s), I recommend reading the book(s). A worthy buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend this book. I use it as a reference on which book I should read next. The book gives you a to-the-point summary on the many worthy selections in different categories: e.g.

1 YOU

2 LEADERSHIP

3 STRATEGY

4 SALES & MARKETING

5 RULES & SCOREKEEPING

6 MANAGEMENT

7 BIOGRAPHIES

8 ENTREPRENEURSHIP

9 NARRATIVES

10 INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

11 BIG IDEAS

12 TAKEWAYS

I personally picked up a lot of books after reading the summaries. If you are looking into a book that saves you time from reading 100 books… you can also pick this book up, however, to get the most out of the book(s), I recommend reading the book(s).

]]> Comment on The 100 Best Business Books of All Time by Michael O. Connelly http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Michael O. Connelly Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:57:33 +0000 http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/#comment-47 Why the need for the obvious black remainder mark???<br>Rating:4 out of 5 stars<br>Despite the fact this hardcover edition was released barely over a years ago, it has already been classified as an Amazon Bargain Book. This is usually an honor reserved for so-so books but this book has been roundly lauded by critics, bloggers, even my friends. Don't misunderstand me... bargain books are GREAT from a price perspective...but I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend and was really disappointed when I saw the in my face black remainder mark on the bottom page edges. When I reviewed the product description, I did indeed see that Amazon cautioned that there might be a small publisher's mark, but I missed this little caveat and didn't expect it on a brand new book so recently released. If I'd have caught the disclaimer, I'd have spent the extra few bucks for a truly new copy of the book that is also available on Amazon for the gift. Then I'd have bought a beat up used copy for myself. Why the need for the obvious black remainder mark???
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Despite the fact this hardcover edition was released barely over a years ago, it has already been classified as an Amazon Bargain Book. This is usually an honor reserved for so-so books but this book has been roundly lauded by critics, bloggers, even my friends. Don’t misunderstand me… bargain books are GREAT from a price perspective…but I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend and was really disappointed when I saw the in my face black remainder mark on the bottom page edges. When I reviewed the product description, I did indeed see that Amazon cautioned that there might be a small publisher’s mark, but I missed this little caveat and didn’t expect it on a brand new book so recently released. If I’d have caught the disclaimer, I’d have spent the extra few bucks for a truly new copy of the book that is also available on Amazon for the gift. Then I’d have bought a beat up used copy for myself.

]]> Comment on The 100 Best Business Books of All Time by Kathy Thorn http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Kathy Thorn Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:17:01 +0000 http://businessstartup.biz/395/the-100-best-business-books-of-all-time/#comment-46 The 100 Best Business Books of all Time<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>If you are in business for yourself, and you do not read daily from this book, then you are losing customers and money. This book has brief concise 2-3 page chapters <br />packed with wisdom from the best books on marketing and business out there. Reading and absorbing one chapter a day, or even every few days, will give you the cutting edge over competitors. It makes thinking outside the box much easier. This book was <br />not a choice pick by me--Amazon recommended it to me to get to free shipping. Thank you Amazon. This book should be on your desk and used frequently. The reading sparks ideas that aid in the selling process--and we all know how important sales are in today's climate. <br /> <br />Kate Thorn The 100 Best Business Books of all Time
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are in business for yourself, and you do not read daily from this book, then you are losing customers and money. This book has brief concise 2-3 page chapters

packed with wisdom from the best books on marketing and business out there. Reading and absorbing one chapter a day, or even every few days, will give you the cutting edge over competitors. It makes thinking outside the box much easier. This book was

not a choice pick by me–Amazon recommended it to me to get to free shipping. Thank you Amazon. This book should be on your desk and used frequently. The reading sparks ideas that aid in the selling process–and we all know how important sales are in today’s climate.

Kate Thorn

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