Recommended Finance Books for Small Business Owners
We’ve curated a list of our favorite books to help with small business finance topics. Our CFO professionals have read these books and implemented some of the tips and strategies before adding them to this list.
Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!
Written By Greg Crabtree
Perfect for:
New or established small businesses looking to take their financial management to the next level.
Why we like it:
This book gives some very practical benchmarks and targets for small business owners to reach with their financial metrics. If you read one finance book, this should be it!
Simple Numbers 2.0
Written By Greg Crabtree
Perfect for:
Well established and growing small businesses looking to scale in a financially sustainable and profitable way.
Why we like it:
This book will give practical guidance on taking your business to the next financial level. If you are scaling beyond 6-figures in revenue, this will give practical guidance on what steps to take to make excellent financial decisions.
The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business
Written By Keith J. Cunningham
Perfect for:
New businesses trying to design a business that will be profitable from the beginning.
Why we like it:
We love practical tips and business advice from professionals who have helped small businesses for a long time. This book clearly demonstrates that the author understands small business finances and gives that practical advice.
The Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by Small Businesses
Written By Lily Tran, EA and Others
Perfect for:
Small business owners looking to understand taxes further and avoid tax mistakes.
Why we like it:
This book covers a lot of different tax topics from S-corp election to compliance with local, state, and federal taxes. It is a surprisingly easy-to-understand read, and it provides a ton of practical guidance.
