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I have read, and will keep re-reading Virtual Assistant the Series. I also just started reading the 2 Second Commute. I think both are great resources for your virtual assistant library, but what other books would make your top 5 must have books for your VA business? I'd love to hear from others on this!
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I'm currently reading Secrets of Power Marketing by Peter Urs Bender and George Torok. A great read, full of novel yet simple ideas and strategies.

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I'm currently reading "Book Yourself Solid" by Michael Port & I like it a lot. At the same time I bought "Nine Lies That Are Holding Your Business Back" by Steve Chandler. I'm excited to read it, too!

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I forgot about Book Yourself Solid. Thanks for the reminder Lezly!

For me, instead of reading a bunch of books, I re-read the ones that work so that they're "stuck" with me lol. At the top of that list is Get Clients Now by CJ Hayden; it always brings the best out of me.
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Thanks for the response ladies! I now have a few more to add to my list.
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This is not a book about the VA industry per se, but it's a great book for small businesses. It's called "Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business can become a Leader of the Pack" by Donna Fern.

It's a wonderful book that shows how several small business in different industries set themselves apart by using different strategies.
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I am currently reading the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur and not only does he give some great food for thought business wise but he also references many free effective applications and resources.

I also just read Terry Bradshaw's It's Only a Game and enjoyed it for light reading and the motivation references he passed on with humor and wit.
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