11 books for sharper business decisions
Problem-solving, strategy, business models, pricing, market research, growth, operations, decisions, execution, negotiation and turnarounds: one subject per book, written for managers and business owners in India.
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Each book starts from a real problem at work. Open the one you need today, or read them all from 1 to 11.
Structured problem-solving for managers and owners
Choosing where to compete and how to win
How businesses actually make money
Set, raise and defend your prices
Understand customers and competitors without a big budget
Choosing the right path to growth
Processes, quality and cost control for growing businesses
Thinking straight when the stakes are high
Making strategy actually happen
Negotiating with customers, suppliers, partners and bosses
Handling shocks and reviving a struggling business
The books don't promise results; they give you a clear way of working that you can use again and again.
| At work | Before | After the Shelf | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problems | Meetings debate fixes for the symptom | One sharp problem statement the room agrees on | Book 1 |
| Strategy | Compete on everything, win on nothing | Your strategy on one page: where to play and how to win | Book 2 |
| Pricing | Cost plus margin, then a discount to close | Price on value, discount by written rules | Book 4 |
| Decisions | Big calls on gut feel and hope | Scored options, scenarios and a pre-mortem | Book 8 |
| Execution | The annual plan is forgotten by March | 3–5 priorities, clear owners and a review rhythm | Book 9 |
| Negotiation | Split the difference and hope | A walk-away point and concessions you trade, not give | Book 10 |
Every book on the Shelf uses the same clean layout. Tap a page to zoom in.
Each story appears in one book only, so nothing repeats across the Shelf.
Stories are based on public sources, listed at the back of each book. Names belong to their owners; ProShelf is not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone mentioned. Examples marked "Example" in the books use invented names and numbers.
Every chapter ends with a worksheet for your own work. They're all in a separate printable PDF for each book.
11 books, 95 worksheets and 4 Excel files in one download.
No. Each book stands on its own; open the one whose “Solves” line matches your problem. The “How to use this book” page at the start of every book suggests where to begin.
Book 1, Crack the Problem, if you're not sure: its method is used across the Shelf. Otherwise open the book whose “Solves” line matches your problem today.
Most chapters take about 15–20 minutes to read, so a book takes about 2–3 hours, plus time for the worksheets.
Right after payment you get a download link on the order page and by email: 11 book PDFs, 11 worksheet PDFs and 4 Excel files. The Start here page shows what to open first.
Yes: Chapter 1 of Crack the Problem is free.
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For business owners who want clear numbers, steady cash and fewer surprises at tax time.
For anyone whose week runs on spreadsheets: formulas, pivots, dashboards, MIS and Power BI.
For finance teams and managers who sign off on numbers: statements, models and valuation.
For owners and small teams who need more customers: positioning, ads, search, WhatsApp and sales.