August 19th 2023.
Are you looking to gain a better understanding of the business world? If so, BLACK ENTERPRISE has selected nine business books that go beyond scratching the surface. These books, all written by Black authors, provide readers with an in-depth look into the world of business and offer strategies and successful blueprints to help entrepreneurs and business owners.
A great place to start is with the classic Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice, written by Napoleon Hill and Dr. Dennis Kimbro. This business guide reveals the secrets to success by combining Napoleon Hill’s law of success and Dr. Dennis Kimbro’s knowledge of business with the success habits of notable Black Americans. Readers will be able to learn how to get through mental setbacks to unlock their business and lifestyle dreams.
Daymond John, businessman, investor, founder and CEO of FUBU wrote The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage. This motivational and inspirational book for business entrepreneurs tells stories of entrepreneurs who have had their back against the wall. It’s key takeaway is that a lack of money can be a great asset, as desperation can boost creativity and passion.
Raymond K. Boseman wrote Things Black People Aren't Taught to educate Black people on winning and failing, investing and financial planning so they can achieve a successful retirement post-work.
In Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success On Your Own Terms, Shellye Archambeau shares her experiences as a Black woman, mother and wife in leadership, and the risks and strategies she took to overcome obstacles and tests.
Jeffrey Robinson, who has an extensive career in the business sector, wrote Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals To Reach The Top and Stay There. This book is a critical guide for Black professionals looking to advance in their organizations and industries, and how to navigate the transitions.
Rachel Rodgers, business coach and CEO of Hello Seven Podcast wrote We Should All Be Millionaires. This how-to book is a step-by-step guide to empowering oneself and creating the plan, support and confidence to build and grow wealth.
Kathryn Finney, venture capitalist and pioneering entrepreneur, wrote Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy. It’s a guide to starting a business from the ground up, from creating a business plan to refining the product and maneuvering in a space not meant for the disenfranchised.
Mr. T Brookshire Harris, brand consultant and Hip-Hop enthusiast, wrote Billionaire Branding: How Hip Hop’s Cash Kings Built Their Empires. This study guide is for those looking to brand and rebrand themselves by learning branding secrets from three Hip-Hop Icons.
Finally, Paris Woods wrote The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, a Black girls guide to winning financially with a plan—not only meant for Black girls— to avoid common financial traps, and ways to build generational wealth.
If you’re looking to become a successful business person, these nine books are a great place to start. They will provide you with the necessary strategies and blueprints to help you reach your goals.
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