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Expert tips and advice on starting a home–based business
Starting your own home–based business is a great way to supplement your income in these tough economic times. With thirty percent new and revised material, Home–Based Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives you the most current and up–to–date information you need to navigate your way through the whole process.
You′ll get trusted and creative advice on how to start being your own boss, bringing in a steady paycheck, and running a business you′ll enjoy.
- Complete coverage of legal and financial aspects of a home–based business
- Effective advertising and promotional strategies that won′t break the bank
- Tips and information you need to make your business profitable
- Advice on outfitting and running a home office
Whether you′ve been affected by downsizing in these uncertain times or are just looking to earn some extra cash, Home–Based Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to avoid scams and truly start working from home for profit.
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Expert tips and advice on starting a home–based business
Do you possess the urge but need the know–how to start your own home–based business? This friendly guide has you covered! Updated with more than 30 percent new and revised material, this edition gives you the latest ideas, concepts, and tools for setting up and running a business in the comfort of your own home.
The ABCs of starting a home–based business — get the low ? down on everything from putting together a business plan to financing with startup funds
Marketing 101? — discover how to identify your best customers, tap into their needs, and get the word out
Managing your money? — keep track of your money and find out how to choose the best bookkeeping system for your business, find happiness in cash flow, and secure a loan
Getting a grip on taxes and deductions? — get a handle on which taxes to pay, understand important tax deductions, and discover sometimes–overlooked ways to save on your taxes
Making it work in good times and bad? — harness the Internet, stay on track with a serious business attitude, and bring in partners to help your business flourish
Open the book and find:
Cost–saving ideas for setting up a home office
The ins and outs of getting health insurance
The legal and financial aspects of running a home–based business
Tips on how to avoid scams
Guidance on fixing a bad credit history
Ten things to do when times are tough
The best home–business opportunities
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The book did spend a lot of time talking about how to deal with family problems, creating a quiet workspace, setting work hours and how to get through a project when you have no desire. While some people might find this beneficial, it read like "filler" to me.
All in all, though, it's worth checking out.
This book seems to work best if you already have an idea for your business. Granted , they do throw out a few ideas for things like medical billing and place an emphasis on what could be described as services geared towards either elderly folks, or dual income families who are too busy to deal with traditional family type things. If you already kind of know what you think you want to try, this book will primarily help you fine tune your thoughts, and bring them to reality.
The section on Managing Money is probably one of the best things anyone can read. Obviously, if you're in business, the goal is to make money. By understanding the basic accounting principles presented in Part II of the book, you'll be well on your way to managing your business money wisely.
For general knowledge, my favorite part of the book was Part V. Here you will find Top 10 lists that describe common myths and pitfalls, and even success producing ideas to help you on your journey as a home based business owner. If you have a family, you'll want to take note on the section about what I would call, "The good way to set up your office." Which means, keeping distractions from the spouse and kids to a minimum while you are working at home.
There is a section on marketing, but in lieu of just that section alone, I would definitely recommend "Guerilla Marketing" by Jay Conrad Levinson. It's a very dry read, but there are a lot of interesting and unique ideas for getting word out about your business with out spending much (if any) money. And when you're in business for yourself, the more advertising you can get for free, the better!
I really like the way the authors describe how to get in to the home based business. Meaning, the idea of working at your full-time job (which you may or may not like) while you test the waters with your own venture on the side. That's excellent advice because if your business idea doesn't take off, you're not stuck without any income. Plus you can stay under your current employer's medical plan (A HUGE money saver!)
Overall there is so much information in here, it will be hard to take it in all at once. Likewise, as I stated earlier, the most important thing to remember is make sure and check with a professional accountant and lawyer in your area before/as you get started so they can help walk you through the particulars in your area. Every city and state is different in terms of setting up a business when it comes to taxes and getting your license.
Bottom line is, if you are semi-seriously considering starting a home based business, do yourself a favor and pick up this book and read it through. You'll get some good advice and knowledge on what it takes to be your own boss. Of course the other thing you can do is, talk to other small business owners in your area. Take them to lunch and learn as much as you can from those who are successful small business owners.
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