Question: What is a great personal finance book to read for a young entrepreneur trying to get better at managing their money while launching a startup?
"Rich Dad, Poor Dad"
"I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" in high school, and it started me on a personal journey to learn about personal finance and entrepreneurship. Whether or not you agree with all of the principles, it's a great jumping-off point."
@DarrahB
"Accounting Made Simple: Accounting Explained in 100 Pages or Less"
""Accounting Made Simple: Accounting Explained in 100 Pages or Less" is a solid introduction to accounting principles, including GAAP compliance, cash versus accrual methods, and financial ratios. It’s a good foundation for young entrepreneurs and a good resource for the early stages when you want to set up a clean accounting system but don’t have the resources to hire a professional."
@EarlyGrowthFS
"Solving the Money Puzzle: Personal Finance Made Simple"
"I recommend "Solving the Money Puzzle: Personal Finance Made Simple" because it's crucial for young entrepreneurs to properly manage their personal finances before being endowed with startup capital. If you can straighten out your own house, the pressures of being responsible for vast capital will diminish, and your positive habits will carry over."
@FreeEbooksNet
"Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance In Your Twenties and Thirties"
""Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance In Your Twenties and Thirties" is a great primer on the basics of personal finance and money management. A lot of the tips and advice in the book are invaluable."
@joshaweiss
"The Richest Man in Babylon"
""The Richest Man in Babylon" is 100 pages, was written in the 1920s and has stood the test of time with simple personal finance lessons such as “Pay yourself first.” Head into a bookstore one afternoon for some nuggets of financial wisdom."
@BrettFarmiloe
"I Will Teach You To Be Rich"
""I Will Teach You To Be Rich" is a great book on how to automate your savings by creating a sound system. The author has personally gone to businesses like Google to speak about his systems that are simple and effective."
@ericosiu
"The Lean Startup"
""The Lean Startup" is a phenomenal piece of work that inspired me in how I operate my own business. Managing finances is an important aspect of the book, and it will definitely help readers lay some necessary cornerstones for their company."
@quote
"Predictable Revenue"
""Predictable Revenue" is a fantastic book for startups with a B2B sales process that want a more modern perspective on consistent quality lead generation and more predictable revenue."
@Stoneage
