Our Pick of the Business Books

Here’s some recommended reading chosen by library staffers. We’ll be adding more reading suggestions soon.

Managing Employees

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Find advice on how to get the best from your staff — or constructively confront problem employees.

Books on Customer Relations

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From getting into the mind of the customer to treating customers like royalty, be sure to check out these resources to gain an upper hand in customer relations.

Books Like “Freakonomics”

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If you enjoyed Freakonomics, here are similar titles to check out.

Networking

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Learn how to make and keep contacts that can help grow your business.

Building a Business

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What do you need to know to help your business grow? Consult these resources for help in planning your business.

Starting a Franchise

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Learn how to get started with a franchise of your own.

Legal Issues

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Need help understanding the ins and outs of legal issues in business?

Starting a Business

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What do you need to know before you start your own business?

The Art of Negotiation

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Negotiating is a vital skill to learn when running your own business. The books listed below will help you get started.

Business Online

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Learn more from our list of books about how to leverage the power of the Web to build your business.

Raising Capital

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Where will you find the money to start your business?

What CU Business Leaders Are Reading

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