In many trades, when someone with years of experience buys a business of their own, you often hear them say that while they’re definitely an expert in the field, their business acumen could use a little work. Luckily there are many resources out there to help each one of us become better at the business end.
In the long process of working toward the purchase of the company I have worked for since 1989, I used a lot of resources to help me become a much stronger businessperson.The Small Business Administration has a program called SCORE where business mentors (retired professionals
Mastering Your Craft: Business Books to Read to Learn and Improve
Here is a core list of books that will benefit contractors who want to be better at business management and improve their leadership skills
Feb 09, 2026
| by Todd Stair |













