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Broad and useful overview. But lacks depth and quality control
I purchased the 44-book collection (197$) from Business Explained in 2024 and have since used it sporadically to seek inspiration, explore new approaches, and get a broad overview of different business topics. There are definitely some positives: 1. The structure is clear and beginner-friendly 2. Each topic is broken down step by step 3. It’s helpful for refreshing existing knowledge or getting a quick grasp of a subject 4. Ideal for browsing when you’re looking for a new method or angle That said, there are also clear downsides: 1. The content appears to be AI-generated, and not thoroughly reviewed by a subject matter expert. In the Brand Development book, for instance, several sentences are repeated almost verbatim (“Brand development involves building a brand identity,” “Brand development is about creating a memorable brand,” etc.). 2. Repetition and surface-level insights weaken the professional credibility of the material. 3. Many books explain what and why, but rarely go in-depth on how. This becomes a major limitation, especially in complex areas like branding, where examples, context, and nuanced strategies are essential. In a time when so much content is AI-generated, we risk losing depth, nuance, and specialization. These materials provide a broad starting point, but not a substitute for curated, experience-based knowledge. Each book ranges from 40 to 350 pages, but due to the automated style, page count doesn’t equal substance. It’s a solid reference set – just don’t expect detailed frameworks or real-world case studies.
Response from Business ExplainedJul 29, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review - and for purchasing our 44-book collection. We genuinely appreciate the time you took to highlight both the positives and areas where we can improve. A few things we’d love to clarify: 1. Content quality & review process: All of our eBooks are written by multiple experts in their respective fields - not by AI. If you’ve noticed variation in depth or style across books, that’s because each author brings their own experience and teaching style to the table. We see this as a strength, not a flaw - but we understand how that can come across differently depending on what you’re looking for. 2. Repetition in the Brand Development book: Great catch - and this is a deliberate choice. Some core ideas are repeated in slightly different ways to help readers internalize the concepts, especially those who may be newer to branding. That said, we understand how this could feel redundant to more experienced readers like yourself. 3. Depth vs. breadth: You’re right - these books are explainers. They’re meant to cover all knowledge levels: beginner, intermediate, and even expert (depending on the topic). Some eBooks go deep into frameworks and strategies (e.g., Strategic Management, KPI Mastery), while others serve as high-level overviews or refreshers. It’s something we’re continuously balancing. 4. Style and substance: Page count doesn’t always equal depth - we agree with that. Our aim is clarity, simplicity, and usefulness, but we’ll definitely review the materials you mentioned for opportunities to improve specificity and richness. One thing we care about more than anything else is making sure every customer feels heard and supported. That’s why we personally respond to every message, email, and review. We’re already sharing your feedback with the team so we can make improvements. If you’d like to share more thoughts or discuss this further, we’d really love to hear from you. Just send us a quick message - we’re always open to dialogue. Warm regards, The Business Explained Team