10 Best Books for Female Entrepreneurs UK 2024 | Sheryl Sandberg and More

Starting from her teenage years, this modest and personal account of Jo Malone's climb to the top highlights her vulnerability and pushes the mantra that anyone can succeed if they work hard enough. In this book, Jo shares elements of her life that are not as widely known, such as the fact that she is dyslexic, how she left school without any qualifications, and how she fought cancer at the age of 37. 

Showing the honest, down to earth face behind the world-famous brand, this book shows the human side of a business and a pioneer in the world of perfume. 

In this book, Helena Morrissey, the founder of the 30% Club campaign, talks about the reasons why it's not actually a great time to be a girl. As a hardworking mother of nine, Morrissey addresses the common issues that are faced by women in the workplace, suggesting new approaches to help you reach the top. 

Don't be fooled, her advice is not at the expense of men, but more so aiming for a future of gender equality in all areas of life, especially at work. If gender pay gaps infuriate you and you want to learn how to overcome it all and thrive, this powerful guide is for you!

This is a collection of biographies of powerful women who broke through the boundaries of their era. From Juliette Gordon Low, the inventor of Girl Scouts of America, to Anna Jarvis, the mastermind behind Mother's Day, this book tells success stories that date far back, while speaking directly to many major modern issues. 

This book is packed full of true and inspirational stories from female activists, entrepreneurs and artists who made a difference to the world. It's a great book for young girls because not only is it motivational, but it's informative too, helping to fuel them on their journey towards womanhood. 

Being a freelancer can be really difficult if you don't know where to start. In this brilliant guide, Alison Grade will help you to develop your new brand and grow your client base. In addition, Grade touches on financial essentials and deal negotiation to give you a head start in the game. 

If you're working hard, but struggling to balance everything all at once, this book is exactly what you need to add a bit of control and discipline to your routine. It's full of motivational tips and tricks along with the award-winning writer's top advice. 

If you have Instagram, you've most likely heard of the popular clothing brand, NastyGal. Sophia Amoruso wasn't your average career girl growing up, that's why this book was written for both outsiders and insiders to show that it really doesn't matter who you are, as long as you're driven and trust your gut, you can build your very own business empire.

Like everything else in life, there are rules to follow, and rules to break. Amoruso will help you to navigate your way through business growth as a woman in the workplace, guiding you via her own experience. 

For all of your dream boards and side hustles, this is the book to push you through on the hard, slow days. This book discusses crucial, controversial focus points, such as building confidence, eradicating jealousy, connecting with yourself, and remembering why you started. 

Girl Code is a book that addresses women vs. women issues at work and how vulnerability, honesty, and positivity can save you from the stress of colleague competition. Packed with mantras, workbook exercises and key advice on how to become your best self at work, this book is a popular choice for many female entrepreneurs. 

Emma Gannon is a famous award-winning writer and podcaster. In this book, Gannon talks about finding your balance, to create a happy life with a harmonious working schedule. With technology opening so many doors for new careers, Gannon brings confidence to the readers as she debunks the popular saying "jack of all trades, master of none". 

For a budding female entrepreneur wanting to quit their day job and design a more functional lifestyle, this is a great book to get your teeth into! It's just a shame that it isn't available in digital format. 

With male-dominated work environments in mind, Suzanne Doyle-Morris has pulled together a collection of the best pieces of advice from women who broke through the glass ceiling and went on to achieve great things. This book takes a sturdy approach to equality, stating that women can thrive in a male-run working environment, as long as they push to compete equally and stand their ground. 

While it's probably not too helpful if you're a young female entrepreneur with a small shop on Etsy, it's a great book for any woman who has been working in a boy's club for far too long and is ready to break out! 

In this book, we see extracts from Anna Holmes, the founding editor of Jezebel.com, Kim Gordon, a founding member of the band Sonic Youth, and many more successful women. Taking a look at how far they've come, this book comes with a tone of brutal honesty as we dive deep into the mistakes that these women have made during their climb to fame and success. 

As it focuses on a lot of different niches, this book won't help you with any specific issues you might be struggling with as a female entrepreneur. However, it will allow you to equip yourself for any disaster, and help you to remember that even the most influential women make silly mistakes. 

Sheryl Sandberg is like a corporate goddess, representing female entrepreneurs in every best way possible. In this book, Sandberg teaches the reader to be confident in every aspect at work. Drawing attention to awkward situations like asking for a pay rise or for a promotion, this book inspires you to become your most powerful self.

While this book offers an empowering take on female entrepreneurship, the statistics are more relative to American history and politics. Although, knowing these facts is still interesting and will help to broaden your knowledge on global gender equality.