If you are new to Entrepreneurship then here are 26 awesome books you should consider reading

reading quoteThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey

In The 7 habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, and principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity–principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and grow rich  has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature” and was the first book to address what makes a winner.

In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles.

Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) enjoyed a long and successful career as a lecturer, an author, and a consultant to business leaders. Think and Grow Rich is the all-time bestseller, having sold 15 million copies worldwide, that sets the standard for motivational thinking.

The Lean Startup – Eric Reis

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable.  The Lean startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way that companies are built and new products are launched.

Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business.

How to be financial responsible right from your first pay

Be Financially Responsible With Your Paycheck is One of the best things about getting your first job is the paycheck that comes with it. Unless you worked a summer job when you were younger, this is probably the first time that you have ever laid your hands upon money that you have actually earned, and even if you did work a summer job, chances are that the paychecks you received then are still dwarfed by the one you just got. It is exciting to get that first paycheck but, you need to remember that it comes with responsibilities. Sure it is your money, but that does not mean that you can just spend it in every which way. A little self-control is always very important, and you need to practice that now that you have your own money.

Create a Budget

Managing your money is simple enough, but actually pulling it off is the challenge. Remember when you overheard your parents talking about the weekly budget; well it is time for you to construct one of those for yourself. Having a budget that is carefully outlined can help you identify just exactly what are the most important things that your money needs to go to. It can even help you figure out how much money you are actually free to spend.

List Expenses

In order to create a comprehensive budget , you need to take every little expense into account. This will include your fare if you are just using public transportation or gas money if you are lucky enough to have your own car. It is also smart to set aside a food budget that you can adhere to. Figure out the prices of the dining joints that are near your office, and find the one that you like best. If their prices are inexpensive, then that is

Ready to change career?

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Maybe you have reached a point in your working life when you need a new challenge. You might even be thinking about a completely new career direction.

We all have times when we get frustrated with our jobs. But stop and think first - will things get better or has the job run its course and it's time to take action? If you decide it's time for action, the next decision is whether it's a fresh job role , a different organisation or a completely new direction you need. Read on for help with deciding if your career needs a little tweak or a full overhaul....

How satisfied are you with your career?

Thinking about what you've achieved in your career so far can be a good place to start. Success means different things to different people, but you may want to consider whether you’ve:

    enjoyed the challenges you've met in your work

    been promoted in line with your talents

    achieved a salary that lets you live the way you want

    built up expertise in your line of work

    made an impact - within your organisation, or more widely

    earned the respect of clients, customers and colleagues.

Is it time for a career change?

Working out whether your current job has let you achieve the level of success you want should give you an idea of whether it's time for a change.

If you think a career change could benefit you, you’ll need to decide whether you want:

•     a new role in your current organisation
•     a change of employer
•     a completely different career.

Asking yourself some of the following questions may help you to work this out.

Are you enjoying your job?