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Whether you’re a business leader, manager or professional coach, the chances are (whatever your role) you’ll be interested in one topic: building your business. These books are practical, useful guides to doing just that.

The E-Myth

Michael Gerber · Published 2001

The first book I read around structuring and running my business. The phrase ‘work on your business, not in it’ is a valuable message.

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Attracting Perfect Customers

Hall & Brogniez · Published 2001

This book was recommended by a colleague many years ago and I loved it & still do. It speaks to being clear about what you stand for – like a lighthouse – so clients can find you.

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Get Clients Now

C J Hayden · Published 2015

A book that’s very applicable to coaches. It provides different approaches and useful action plans to ‘fill your pipeline’.

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The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book

Dee Blick · Published 2011

Practical, down-to-earth advice for the small business. I'm biased as she's a long-standing friend but just take a look at the reviews on Amazon!

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Powerful Marketing on a Shoestring Budget for Small Businesses

Dee Blick · Published 2008

Dee Blick's first book that’s ‘down to earth’ and gives practical marketing advice. Superseded now by 'The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book' but might still be worth a look.

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I just wanted to say thank you for all your support and wise counsel during our latest coaching sessions. As discussed yesterday I have found them most helpful and has been particularly important in helping me to not only manage but grow my skills and career while still being able to focus on priorities at home.

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