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Posted in Books, Entrepreneurship & Business on Dec 11th, 2009
Looking for a good read or a gift for someone over the holidays? Here are a few books we recommend that will not only provide entertainment, but also information and tips on how to create and maintain a great business. These books are valuable for any time of the year at any point in your [...]
Posted in Acton E-Teachers, Books on Jul 17th, 2009
See why Steven Pressfield’s book will help you stop procrastinating and follow your calling.
If you keep resolving to make some significant change in your life, like reinvent your career or develop a neglected talent, but can’t seem to stick with it, Steven Pressfield has written the book for you. In The War of Art, [...]
Posted in Acton E-Teachers, Books, Business Operations on Jun 15th, 2009
In addition to teaching and running companies, Acton teachers are life-long learners who are constantly looking for opportunities and resources to hone their own business skills.
As a result, Acton teachers are avid readers. Here are some of the books that most influenced them. All of these, and more, are on Acton’s Best Books List.
Learning by [...]
Posted in Acton School of Business, Books, Business Operations on May 14th, 2009
So many people go into business, only to fail. The book The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber will
keep you from making their mistakes. Gerber talks about the traps, the “e-myths,” that prevents many people from running their businesses effectively. The book walks the reader through the stages of launching and running a successful business and [...]