There are hundreds of business books out there to choose from, and there’s no guarantee that the one you choose will be worth the time and energy it takes to source, buy and read it. We know you’re busy, and that’s why we’re happy to share list of recommended favourites:

	Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything, by Guy Kawasaki The Art of the Start is a definitive guide, made up of useful tips and practical advice, for anyone starting a business, or starting anything at all! It answers your fears about starting a new business, and provides you with everything you need to know about getting your business off on the right foot. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencione Death by Meeting focuses on a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and provides a blueprint for leaders who want to create environments of engagement and passion. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't by Michael Losier Law of Attraction is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide through the process of figuring out what you want, why you don't have it yet, and what you need to do to get it. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath Strengths Finder 2.0 is the new and improved edition of the Strengths Finder Assessment created by Gallup to help people uncover their talents, designed to provide insight into your Top 5 Strengths and provide you with a personalized action plan for devoting time to applying your strengths. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne Companies have long engaged in search of sustained, profitable growth. They have fought for competitive advantage, battled over market share, and struggled for differentiation. Blue Ocean Strategy provides a systematic approach to making the competition irrelevant. buy this book from amazon.ca
	The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber A look at the myths surrounding starting your own business. Explore how assumptions can get in the way of success, and the distinction between working on your business and working in your business. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart Great companies are made, not born. The secret is hiring the right people--the "A" players. This is, of course, easier said than done. buy this book from amazon.ca
	The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell The tipping point is that magical moment when an idea, trend or social behaviour crosses the threshold, tips and spreads like wildfire. buy this book from amazon.ca
	The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni A look at why even the best teams often struggle, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Fast-Growth Firm by Verne Harnish "Everyone talks about the 'entrepreneurial glass ceiling' and advises you to 'let go,' 'delegate more,' 'concentrate on alignment,' 'be unique,' 'remain nimble as your company grows,' etc., but no one, until now, ever gives you a practical guide on HOW to achieve all of that and keep your sanity. buy this book from amazon.ca
	Good to Great by Jim Collins Jim Collins looks at the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great. buy this book from amazon.ca