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Recommended Reading

The following books are recommended in connection with Enterprise development.

If there are other books you would like to recommend or you disagree with our recommendations, email me and I will gladly post your comments here.

"Ripples from the Zambezi: Passion, Entrepreneurship, and the Rebirth of Local Economies"

Ernesto Sirolli

This is essential reading for ecovillage developers, ecovillage residents and anyone keen to rekindle local economies.

Sirolli advocates a bottom up approach by empowering passionate individuals who are ready to help themselves.

Case studies (including rural Western Australia) are provided.

   
"Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace"

Ricardo Semler

Maverick is the astounding story of how Ricardo Semler took over and then transformed the family business.

   

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"Good Enough Never Is: Lessons from inspirational businesses in rural Australia"

Peter Kenyon

These are stories of ordinary Australians who have created extraordinary rural businesses. Highly recommended and great value for money!

Download the book for free or purchase from RIRDC!

   
"The E-Myth Revisited"

Michael E. Gerber

This is a revised and updated edition of the original bestseller. Myths about starting your own business are dispelled. Gerber shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.

 
 

 


 

 


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