There comes a time in every entrepreneurs' life where they need a reference book to locate some specific piece of information: how to go about motivating employees, when you should expand your business, time management techniques for managers, and so forth.
I've compiled a list of the best, readily available free business eBooks available on the 'Net today. I hope they provide as much information, advice and support as they have for me! Have I missed a resource, or would you like your eBook added here? Start a discussion about it.
Business Writing and Communications
- Business Correspondence
- The Golden Book of Proof: Using Words to Sell
- How to Speak and Write Correctly by Joseph Devlin
- Magic Letters: How to Write So People Buy NOW
- Press Releases [.exe file]
- Rogets' Thesaurus [2004 version]
Customer Service
Finance
- Art & Science of Obtaining Venture or Angel Investor Capital
- Build Your Business Credit Profile
- How to Prepare and Present a Successful Business Funding Request
- How to Raise Prices without Losing Sales
General Business
- 124 Reports Business Ideas [zip]
- Business Model Freebies [zip]
- Fail As Fast As You Can and Other Contrarian Business Secrets
- Business Planning Series (Worksheets, guides and checklists)
- Virtual Plastic: Taking Credit Cards Online
Getting Online
- The Definitive Guide to Getting Your Local Business Online
- Beginners Guide to HTML
- Beginners Guide to the Internet [.exe file]
- Guide to Database Driven Websites Using PHP and MySQL
- Open Source Licensing Freedom (i.e. using free programs to run your website)
- SAMS Teach Yourself PHP4 in 24 Hours [zip]
- Web Design Guide [PDF]
Import/Export
- The Exporters' Handbook (1991)
Internet Marketing and Traffic
- 7 Secrets to Unlimited Traffic
- 30 Ways to Promote Your Website on a Shoestring Budget
- Adsense Guide
- Netwriting Master's Course [zip]
- Search Engine Optimization [zip]
- Web Marketing Success
HR
- Hiring for a Perfect Fit [PDF]
- The People Keeper [PDF]
Marketing
- Double Your Business [zip]
- How to Market Your Small Business
- How to Make Big Profits from a Small Mailing List
- Small Business Marketing Bible
Motivation & Inspiration
Working from Home
- Become a Global Homebusiness Pro [zip]
- Work from Home: A Complete Guide to Developing a Successful Internet Business from Home
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Bonny Albo - Bonny offers 20 years of writing experience to her readers. CNN, MSNBC, The LA Times and Macleans all reference her for expert advice.
