19 Best Business Plan Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 19 best business plan books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Business Plan books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best business plan books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
19 Best Business Plan Books
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The One Page Business Plan for the Creative Entrepreneur
The Fastest, Easiest Way to Write a Business Plan
The Art of the Start 2.0
The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
Also recommended by
1 person
Matt Mullenweg recommended this bookMatt Mullenweg
Matt Mullenweg recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Matt Mullenweg's recommendation of this book
Successful Business Plan
Secrets & Strategies
The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan
A Pro Shares A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Plan That Gets Results
The Lean Startup
How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Also recommended by
15 people
Andrew Ng recommended this bookAndrew Ng
"Gives one specific tactic for innovating quickly." - Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng's recommendation of this book 
Ben Horowitz recommended this bookBen Horowitz
"Great." - Ben Horowitz
Ben Horowitz's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"At Asana, we've been lucky to benefit from [the author]'s advice firsthand; this book will enable him to help many more entrepreneurs answer the tough questions about their business." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Jason Calacanis recommended this bookJason Calacanis
"You need to read [this book]." - Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis's recommendation of this book 
Kevin Systrom recommended this bookKevin Systrom
"The principles from [this book], I still apply today." - Kevin Systrom
Kevin Systrom's recommendation of this book 
Marc Andreessen recommended this bookMarc Andreessen
"[The author] has created a science where previously there was only art. A must read for every serious entrepreneur—and every manager interested in innovation." - Marc Andreessen
Marc Andreessen's recommendation of this book +9
More recommendations
- Mark Cuban
One of the 7 books Mark Cuban credits his success to.
- Mike Maples, Jr.
"[I was] lucky enough to have a front-row seat at the birth of these ideas." - Mike Maples, Jr.
- Tim O’Reilly
"[This book] isn't just about how to create a more successful entrepreneurial business, it's about what we can learn from those businesses to improve virtually everything we do." - Tim O’Reilly
- Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.
- Raoul Pal
Raoul Pal recommended this book on Twitter.
- Sheryl Sandberg
"Provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses." - Sheryl Sandberg
- Steve Blank
"A 'must have' for your shelf." - Steve Blank
- Marty Cagan
"Buy it." - Marty Cagan
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Cuban
How to Write a Business Plan
The Complete Book of Business Plans
Simple Steps to Writing Powerful Business Plans
The Founder's Dilemmas
Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup
Anatomy of a Business Plan
The Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business and Securing Your Company's Future
Burn the Business Plan
What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do
Business Model Generation
A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers
Creating a Business Plan For Dummies
Hit the Deck
Create a Business Plan in Half the Time, With Twice the Impact
Hurdle
The Book on Business Planning
Mind Your Business
A Workbook to Grow Your Creative Passion Into a Full-time Gig
Starting a Business QuickStart Guide
The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Successful Small Business, Turning Your Vision into Reality, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream
The 1-Page Marketing Plan
Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd
Writing a Convincing Business Plan
Writing Winning Business Plans
How to Prepare a Business Plan that Investors Will Want to Read and Invest In
Sources
- 1
12 Books You Should Read Before Starting a Business
businessinsider.com
- 2
20 Best Books on The Business Plan - Bigger Investing
biggerinvesting.com
- 3
20 Best Books on How to Write a Business Plan in 2023
profitableventure.com
- 4
Business Plan Books
mymoneybooks.com
- 5
The 9 Best Business Plan Books
thebalancesmb.com
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