You read a book from beginning to end. You run a business the opposite way. You start with the end, and then you do everything you must to reach it.
- Harold S. Geneen

Building a business is as well an art as it is a skill that anybody with access to the right resources can learn. Browse at Amazon for books about building a business or get some ideas from the business building must-reads collection below:

Michael Gerber’s “The E-Myth Revisited” is a classic among business books. Embedded in the story of Sarah, who owns a pie shop that is taking all her energy without producing the revenue it could, Michael Gerber explains the different skill sets needed to run a successful business.
If you think of becoming a business owner, consider whether you are a Technician, a Manager or an Entrepreneur and where you are most comfortable with.
Highly recommended to read through while you are still in the planning process! Look inside

Following up on”The E-Myth Revisited”, the “E-Myth Mastery” is as useful to initially build a business as it is to improve an existing one.
Sarah’s story goes on and with some advice, her business steps up to the next level.
Admittedly, some parts are challenging – but the better the foundation, the better the business.
With even more hands on tips and checklists, this book can very well be worth the effort. Look inside