We have selected books that we would recommend that you read from Amazon.Com. Even if you don't purchase these books from Amazon, consider purchasing them elsewhere, because we feel these books have information of value to the Home Business Owner, or anyone thinking of starting a home based business.
101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women~by Priscilla Y. Huff. For years Priscilla Huff has run a successful writing business out of her home. In this book, she shares her expertise on topics including choosing the perfect home-based business and business basics.
The Work-At-Home Sourcebook (6th Ed)~by Lynie Arden. The modern stresses of juggling a career and a family may leave many people ready for new alternatives. Over 25 million people currently work from their homes, and that number is growing. This book combines practical advice with over 1,000 contacts to help anyone work from home. Photos & illustrations.
The Perfect Business : How to Make a Million from Home With No Payroll, No Employee Headaches, No Debts and No Sleepless Nights!~by Michael Leboeuf. Corporate downsizing, the desire to balance work and family, and an interest in making money through meaningful work has turned thousands of Americans into aspiring entrepreneurs. In this book, the bestselling author of Working Smart provides guidance for finding the right million-dollar business; starting a business while keeping another job; getting paid for marketing oneself; and using new technologies to increase productivity.
Mompreneurs : A Mother's Practical Step-By-Step Guide to Work-At-Home Success~by Ellen H. Parlapiano, Patricia Cobe. So you have young children or a baby on the way and you think it would be great to work at home. Well, picture this: key reports livened up with crayon, loud shrieks during client calls, and no way to leave the office at day's end. If you envision yourself sailing over these hurdles and think you have a talent that can help you make money while still in your sweats, Mompreneurs is for you. It is packed with good tips on writing a business plan, getting a loan, setting fees, creating office space, and finding the right mix of child care. The guide includes inspiring tales of mothers whose businesses are now household names.
Guerrilla Marketing for the Home-Based Business~by Jay Conrad Levinson, Seth Godin Productions, Seth Godin. Addressing the special challenges confronting small businesses, this helpful manual provides practical advice on how entrepreneurs can market themselves and their products and services, discussing the art of promotion, marketing strategies, and other valuable information.
How to Start a Home-Based Secretarial Service Business (Home-Based Business Series)~by Jan Melink. From buying the right computer to getting clients and keeping the books, this surveys the basics of conducting a home-based secretarial business. This second edition updates and adds to the details on taxes and accounting, keeping current on the latest secretarial skills in demand which would fit with a home-based business.
J.K. Lasser's Taxes Made Easy for Home-Based Business~by Gary W., Ph.D. Carter. Businesses are increasingly being set-up in spare bedrooms, garages and other spaces within the home. This book is specifically tailored to provide comprehensive tax information for both the entrepreneur starting a business from scratch as well as employees doing freelance work from home. Topics range from determining how to organize your home business to which tax accounting method to use; from how the IRS distinguishes a hobby from a home-business to the tax consequences of selling a home used partly for business. Features include: c Checklists of allowable home-business expenses c Internet tax resources for home-based business c Sample forms and line-by-line form instructions c Tax law authority for each planning suggestion Gary W. Carter, Ph.D., MT, CPA, has over 20 years of tax experience and has written for various academic and professional publications. He has also appeared in radio and television interviews.
The Complete Guide to Being an Independent Contractor~by Herman R. Holtz, Joyce S. Friedman. From understanding the basics of contracts and negotiation processes to developing marketing and sales techniques, this is packed with advice. The information is practical and valuable, from pricing to getting paid: an essential start-up guide to the industry.
