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Sunbelt Book Club

Recommended reading for small business owners or those looking to buy a business:

Financial Shock: A 360o Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis

By outlining the sequence of events that have led to “the decade’s #1 financial story”, author Mark Zandi describes the key warning signs of a financial crisis. Zandi states that today’s crisis is the worst America has seen since the Great Depression. Despite Zandi’s thorough and up-to-date information, this crisis isn’t over yet. This book, which retails for $24.99, is a must-read for 2008.

 

The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers

Author Keith R. McFarland examines how 7,000 small businesses grew into large corporations. His analysis includes case studies, followed by advice and tips to transform your small venture into something significant and lasting. McFarland focuses on nine companies and utlizes examples from each of them to emphasize his points. He stresses that “breakthrough is a journey, not a destination.” This book retails for $27.50.