Read these business books, Boost your business knowledge

People who read business books earn more money — a lot more — even in tough economic times. According to a number of studies, business people who read at least seven business books a year earn 2.3 times more than those who read only one per year.

One reason is they have a constant flow of new ideas and strategies they can use to help their careers, their teams and their companies. Given the uncertainty of layoffs and other challenges as the economy slowly recovers, you should do everything you can to help your team and your company. That is the best way to not only safeguard your career, but also to help it grow.

You can find a stream of new and practical ideas to drive your success from the world’s business experts. Many of them have written books offering their proven strategies and winning ideas. One winning idea, and the book is worth its weight in gold. It’s a terrific investment.

* Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter Drucker 

* The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale 

* The Zigzag Principle by Rich Chritiansen 

*  How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie 

* EnterLeadeship by Dave Ramsey 

* The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki

 * The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey 

* How to become a Rainmaker by Jaffrey J. Fox. 

* Start with Why by Simon Sinek 

* The Lean Startup by Eirc Ries 

* How successful people think by John C. Maxwell 

* Founders at work by Jessica Livingston 

* Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh 

* All marketers are liars by Seth Godin 

* Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 

* The E-Myth Revisited by Michael R. Gerber

 * Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazi 

* The Startup Game by William H. Draper 

* The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clay Christensen 

* How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 

* From Resource Allocation to Strategy by Joseph Bower 

* Good to Great by Jim Collins 

* Start Something that Matters by Blake Mycoskie 

* Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain by Ryan Blair 

* Think and Grow Rich by Nepoleon Hill 

* Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clayson

 * Street Smarts by Norm Brodsky 

* Getting Things Done by David Allen