Description
Rachel Bridge writes a column on small business issues for The Sunday Telegraph. She also runs workshops and educational events for entrepreneurs and small business owners across the UK. Paul and Sarah Edwards are award-winning authors of 17 books with over 2 million books in print. They have also hosted radio and TV shows. Peter Economy is a home-based publishing consultant and is the bestselling co-author of more than 50 books, including Consulting For Dummies. Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Your Home Business 5 Chapter 1: Where the Heart Is: Welcome to the World of Home-Based Businesses 7 Chapter 2: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What’s the Best Business of All? 23 Chapter 3: The ABC of Starting Your Own Business 45 Chapter 4: Attracting Customers 67 Chapter 5: Creating a Sustainable Income in Challenging Times 95 Part II: Managing Your Money 113 Chapter 6: Keeping Track of Your Money 115 Chapter 7: The Price is Right: Deciding How Much to Charge 139 Chapter 8: Considering Taxes, Deductions and Benefits 159 Part III: Avoiding Problems 173 Chapter 9: Knowing Your Legal Do’s and Don’ts 175 Chapter 10: Using Outside Resources and Experts 191 Part IV: Making It Work: Moving Ahead 207 Chapter 11: Making the Internet Work for You 209 Chapter 12: Balancing Your Business and Your Life 229 Chapter 13: On a Roll: Growing Your Business . . . or Selling Up 251 Part V: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 14: Ten Tips for How to Succeed in Your Home-Based Business 267 Chapter 15: Ten Enduring Home Business Opportunities 275 Chapter 16: Ten Things to Do When Times Are Tough 283 Index 291
