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Business Minded: A Guide to Setting Up Your Mind, Body and Business for Success by Carly A. Riordan
marissalee's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing read and interactive book from start to finish. Every business owner, or anyone thinking of starting a business, should give this book a try as it forces you (in a good way I promise) to answer questions the average person wouldn't even think to ask themselves.
mandyfeldi's review against another edition
4.0
I love Carly, so I had to pick up her book! I'm not exactly in the right place to start a business and use the workbook right now, but I read the introductory chapters and will keep the book around for when/if I ever decide to start my own business! I also loved the interviews with other female owned businesses.
ikarladee's review
The author, Carly A. Riordan, is a blogger like me and I love her esthetic. The color scheme is on the cover caught my eye and as I worked though the book I got to put my own personal touch in the pages. I would more so call this book a manual plus journal plus biz bible. It has way more pages than Sophia Amoruso's Girlboss Workbook and I love both so if you happen to have gotten Sophia's you'll love Carly's. Another addition that separates this workbook from others is the emphasis on work and wellness.
This year I am going to make it my goal to fill every box provided in the book to gain the knowledge I need to become a better business owner. I am a blogger as well so I really connected with the author's story and def recommend going to her blog to see what other content and information she has posted. Plus there is a super cute cookie on the blog that goes with the book <3 <3 <3
This year I am going to make it my goal to fill every box provided in the book to gain the knowledge I need to become a better business owner. I am a blogger as well so I really connected with the author's story and def recommend going to her blog to see what other content and information she has posted. Plus there is a super cute cookie on the blog that goes with the book <3 <3 <3
lawsonalicej's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
I really enjoyed this book! I have a business degree, so I didn't necessarily learn any new information- but I think Carly summed up the principles of business nicely. I loved the focus on non-business things like relationships, health, sleep, etc. and I will definitely revisit the workbooks should I be in a position to start a business in the future. A very aesthetically pleasing book too, and a fun way to start the year!
bookish_78bookieluvr's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
°•Beyond basics for a successful business•°
(I got this book in exchange for an honest review.)
This book is provided with a variety of entrepreneurs who teach you how to have; a niche, create a business plan, legalities, choosing your business structure, financing processing your financial needs, ways to fund your business structure and more!! I was actually surprised with how much helpful information, steps and graphs were shown & provided in the book. Not only were there diverse voices, but surprisingly enough, there was also very insightful and helpful advice. Things I didn't even think about and didn't know that I would need to know.
More than just being a basic book on business. This book provided the basics and beyond. There was talk about burnout, and exercise and diet to help you along as you are doing your business because not only are our businesses important, but also our mental, physical and emotional health before hand. And that was my most favorite thing about this book! I highly recommend this to all beginner business owners, beginner entrepreneurs, or even people that are considering making their hobby their business.
Also the cover is very gorgeous & elegant. The writing style is very easy to read and adorable images on the inside makes the reading even more fun!
laurensbookstagram's review
5.0
Carly Riordan is a social media influencer and professional blogger that has been in the industry for over a decade. Her unique perspective and success in this more niche sector brings a really refreshing and relevant point of view to the genre of business books.
Business Minded is a guided workbook for those interested in starting or strengthening their business. Not only does it empower readers, setting them up for success by providing guided questions regarding practically every aspect one should consider when starting a new business, it includes images, graphics, and worksheets that will increase productivity and comprehension as you make your way through this book. When you’d normally be reaching for a pen and paper to quickly scribble down notes as somebody is giving you tremendous advice, you simply have to follow along in the well-flowing workbook. Throughout, you also find short interviews with successful female entrepreneurs, many of whom fans of Carly’s blog will recognize, such as the powerhouse teams behind Dudley Stephens, Chappy Wrap, Margaux, and so many more.
As somebody who’d been a fan of Carly’s for over five years, I think this books gives a unique look into the behind-the-scenes of her success and the hard work she puts into her business besides the picturesque content her readers see on her blog, Instagram, and Tiktok. This book truly chronicles the idea that behind many of the best and most successful businesses are people who are also prioritizing their overall wellbeing. It perfectly balances work and wellness, being broken into two parts- the first of which takes you through everything from drafting a business plan to walking you through the basics of accounting. The second part helps you to identify areas of your life where you can continue to prioritize wellness, such as through meditation, volunteering, and finding healthy mentorship relationships.
I think this book will primarily be a hit with veteran fans of Carly, but also any women interested in starting a small business and women in the early stages of new businesses. This would be my go-to starting point if I, or anyone I knew, decided to start a business of sorts. While I myself don’t plan on starting a business right now, I’m in the middle of contemplating a career shift and found a lot of her advice to be incredibly relevant and helpful. The ‘Mindful’ portion of the book is relevant to anybody looking to reconfigure their work-life balance.
Business Minded is a guided workbook for those interested in starting or strengthening their business. Not only does it empower readers, setting them up for success by providing guided questions regarding practically every aspect one should consider when starting a new business, it includes images, graphics, and worksheets that will increase productivity and comprehension as you make your way through this book. When you’d normally be reaching for a pen and paper to quickly scribble down notes as somebody is giving you tremendous advice, you simply have to follow along in the well-flowing workbook. Throughout, you also find short interviews with successful female entrepreneurs, many of whom fans of Carly’s blog will recognize, such as the powerhouse teams behind Dudley Stephens, Chappy Wrap, Margaux, and so many more.
As somebody who’d been a fan of Carly’s for over five years, I think this books gives a unique look into the behind-the-scenes of her success and the hard work she puts into her business besides the picturesque content her readers see on her blog, Instagram, and Tiktok. This book truly chronicles the idea that behind many of the best and most successful businesses are people who are also prioritizing their overall wellbeing. It perfectly balances work and wellness, being broken into two parts- the first of which takes you through everything from drafting a business plan to walking you through the basics of accounting. The second part helps you to identify areas of your life where you can continue to prioritize wellness, such as through meditation, volunteering, and finding healthy mentorship relationships.
I think this book will primarily be a hit with veteran fans of Carly, but also any women interested in starting a small business and women in the early stages of new businesses. This would be my go-to starting point if I, or anyone I knew, decided to start a business of sorts. While I myself don’t plan on starting a business right now, I’m in the middle of contemplating a career shift and found a lot of her advice to be incredibly relevant and helpful. The ‘Mindful’ portion of the book is relevant to anybody looking to reconfigure their work-life balance.
sandykay's review
2.0
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book was.... fine.
Throughout the book I could not quite figure out who the intended audience was. Much of the tone read like a high school project on how to be start a business after reading some online information. As an individual who is actually working toward owning their own business, I found that this book was not a useful resource. The author tried to be everything for everyone: "get yourself a lawyer. You may never need them again, but it's good to have them at least once." "Here are all the types of employees that exist in business. You should figure out what type you want and get some."
Moving on to the "Minded" section and I found it filled with (again) very generic "advice" trying to include every possibility. "Get more sleep, you'll function better." "Food is fuel and you can't work without having proper energy."
Thanks.
This one is a pass, for me.
This book was.... fine.
Throughout the book I could not quite figure out who the intended audience was. Much of the tone read like a high school project on how to be start a business after reading some online information. As an individual who is actually working toward owning their own business, I found that this book was not a useful resource. The author tried to be everything for everyone: "get yourself a lawyer. You may never need them again, but it's good to have them at least once." "Here are all the types of employees that exist in business. You should figure out what type you want and get some."
Moving on to the "Minded" section and I found it filled with (again) very generic "advice" trying to include every possibility. "Get more sleep, you'll function better." "Food is fuel and you can't work without having proper energy."
Thanks.
This one is a pass, for me.
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