Here are the best books I’ve read recently that have helped to improve aspects of my freelancing career.
E-Myth Revisited
I could have done without the cringeworthy tales of “Sarah’s Pies”, but there many nuggets of advice in this book about creating processes and systems to grow your business.
The Checklist Manifesto
Related to the above, Atul Gawande gives some real-world examples of where the humble checklist have helped improve many situations — and this is something that can easily be applied to freelancing.
Winning Without Losing
How to grow a successful business without having to work every hour in the day. I found this book aligned with my philosophy about building a business without impacting on my family life.
Switch
Changing behaviour — for example in your client’s businesses — is difficult, and this book gives a solid framework to ease any transitions.
4-Hour Work Week
More good advice on creating processes and systems in order to free yourself from the more mundane aspects of running a business.
Book Yourself Solid
Describes a system whereby you can become an expert or authority in a particular market, and solve problems experienced within that field. Good advice about building up an audience that trusts you.
What books have you found helpful in your freelancing career?
Glen Scott
I’m a freelance software developer with 18 years’ professional experience in web development. I specialise in creating tailor-made, web-based systems that can help your business run like clockwork. I am the Managing Director of Yellow Square Development.
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