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24 alternatives to Bizdoku ビズ読

Books recommended by global entrepreneurs + investors

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bizdoku ビズ読 launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   40 Semi-Obvious Lessons▲62

   Quick reference book for building a startup/business

   2016 · asha-labs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Startupland▲118

   The story of Zendesk: From idea to IPO

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Global Silicon Valley Handbook▲133

   Official guide to the hottest global startup scenes

   2017 · gsv.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Smarter Faster Better▲83

   The secrets of being productive in life and business

   2016 · hudsonbooksellers.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   High Output Management▲158

   The bible for startup management

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lean B2B: Build Products Businesses Want▲70

   Practical guide to B2B startups

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Startup CEO▲64

   A field guide to scaling your business

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Productivity Project▲74

   Essential read for anyone wanting to do more in less time

   2016 · chrisbailey.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Lean Analytics▲100

   Use data to build a better startup faster

   2015 · leananalyticsbook.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World▲69

    Could be most important productivity book this year.

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Lean Startup▲149

    Use continuous innovation to create successful businesses

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Scaling Lean▲74

    Mastering the key metrics for startup growth

    2016 · leanstack.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Todoist Ninja▲79

    Work Smarter and Increase Your Productivity

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Art of Profitability▲62

    Explaining 23 different models of profitability

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Using Periscope for Business▲70

    The definitive guide to mastering Periscope for growth

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Start-Up City▲68

    Inspiring entrepreneurship in the city

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Growth Engines▲95

    How the most successful startups unlock extraordinary growth

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    GyShiDo – The Art of Getting Your Shit Done▲111

    Down-to-earth, bullshit-free productivity movement

    2016 · gyshido.com · its alternatives →

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    The Startup Equation▲72

    A visual guidebook for building your startup

    2016 · startupequation.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Growth Hacking ▲75

    A how to guide on becoming a growth hacker

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    How to Create a Profitable Digital Product▲61

    The guide to passive Income

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Launching New Ventures▲68

    An entrepreneurial approach

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Growing Pains▲65

    Transitioning from entrepreneurship to a firm

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Productivity Software: the guidebook for individuals and businesses to stay productive with the latest technol▲68

    a must-have book for freelancers and business owners.

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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