SaaS, also known as Software as a Service, is a method of delivering on-demand applications via the internet in the form of service. This enables the user to access the Software easily without the installation process.
The introduction of SaaS has changed the way how business organizations work. It not only distributes data but also ensures network security. Top Saas companies include Google, Adobe, Microsoft, Wix, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, etc., which has set the paradigm for upcoming SaaS entrepreneurs and startup companies as to how successful they can get in the future.
One may learn about Saas from anywhere, from the internet itself, but it is always better to hear it from someone experienced and wise. Hence, these are the top 10 books one can refer to know more about startup businesses.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Written by one of the most esteemed entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley, Ben Horowitz, this book delivers essential advice on how to establish a startup. The author focuses on the challenges one can face and shares his valuable advice and practical experiences to help startups gain confidence and learn to manage and market their products.
The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Eric Ries, in his book ‘The Lean Startup’ perfectly defines how innovation can be the driving force for the growth of a sustainable business. The author believes that failures may happen but can also be prevented with the help of human creativity and a vision to continuously adapt and adjust to changing business strategies and create successful startups keeping in mind what customers want.
The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal
This is a manual of ‘How to sell your products, alter purchasing decisions, and improve your sales strategically.’ The author, David Hoffeld, scientifically approaches the situations one can face in their way of success, with advice and evidence the author readily shares to compete in today’s business world.
Bit Literacy: Productivity in the Age of Information and E-mail Overload
Mark Hurst offers a quick solution to gaining productivity in the digital era with ‘overload’ of information from e-mails, documents, files and continuous distraction from other devices, these books are perfect to drive away stress and put you in action right away by following the phrase, “Lets the bits go.”
To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
The author Daniel H. Pink personifies the concept of ‘selling’ and offers a deep insight into the art and science of marketing and selling in the business world. In the book, the author explains the substitutes to grow and transmit the message with clarity and persuasion. The book also helps understand an individual’s perspectives and how one will look at the world.
From Impossible to Inevitable: How SaaS and Other Hyper-Growth Companies Create Predictable Revenue
This book by Aaron Ross and Jason Lemkin documents details about hyper-growth companies and revenue records. It busts the myth that revenues or a faster growth can be earned by privileges and luck but by working efficiently.
The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Products that Win
One of the bestsellers, this book by Steve Blank, influences and gives practical knowledge to upcoming entrepreneurs. It defines startups as new ventures and differentiates them from large companies. It also offers meaningful instructions about the Dos and Don’ts of marketing.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Ever made a decision that seemed to be correct at first, but in the blink of an eye turned out to be complicated? Well, this book by Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we look at the world, make decisions, and react to certain situations when they occur. ‘Blink’ alters your decision-making ability and the way you think before executing any task.
Elon Musk: Biography of a Self-Made Visionary, Entrepreneur, and Billionaire
This Biography is based on the life of Elon Musk, the CEO of global companies like Tesla and SpaceX. Musk is an inspiration to young startups as his journey from a small entrepreneur to a Billionaire is incredible. This book is both educational and influential with moral principles from this great man, which one can incorporate into their lives.
Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days
Everyone initiates a startup thinking that one day they will get success in their way. While some search for innovative ideas, many fail to implement them in the real world. This book by Jessica Livingston brings you a collection of interviews and events from the lives of today’s leading entrepreneurs and founders like Steve Wozniak(Apple), Sabeer Bhatia(HotMail), Mitch Kapor(Lotus), Max Levchin(PayPal). They described their journey and exciting discoveries while learning how to establish a business.
These books are a complete one-in-all guide every SaaS Founders & Entrepreneurs can look up.
