The newly updated edition of a perennial bestseller, with new information on using the Internet, FAQs, and index. This is the most comprehensive book on the subject, with dozens of worksheets and sample forms, from an expert writer and lecturer. Lucy Parker lives in Land O’ Lakes, Florida.

This series provides the tools to get a home-based business off to a great start and keep it running in this competitive environment. Like having your own business advisor, each edition features inside information from professionals along with easy-to-use planning charts and worksheets.

From putting plans into action to using writing skills to invite business, this provides a blend of basic business savvy and advice specific to a writer's tools and talents. Chapters are especially effective in covering bidding processes, assessment of competition, and start-up cost control.

Are you ready to free yourself from commuter traffic, office hours and boring writing projects? Then it's time to take your writing career into your own hands-and start your professional freelance writing business! One of the fastest and least expensive homebased businesses to start, the business of freelance writing lets you turn your writing talent into professional independence-set your own hours, choose your own projects and take charge of your income! This complete guide arms you with all you need to know to not only start your freelance writing business but to make sure it's a success. Learn how to: Start your business instantly and for little money Operate your business using freelance business basics and rules Choose your writing niche Use your writing expertise to advertise and find clients Increase your income by improving your writing skills and expanding your client base Start your freelance writing business today-and begin earning income tomorrow!

Can I be a stay-at-home mom and still earn extra income? Which home business is best for me? Where can I find expert advice on launching my own business? How much will it cost to get started? For nearly two decades, bestselling author and home-based business guru Priscilla Y. Huff has run a successful writing business out of her home while balancing her family life. In fact, this book, now in its third edition, is proof of her success. Her valuable advice on what works—and what doesn't—is available to you. From start-up costs to potential income, this book shows you how to: ·Choose the perfect home-based business from 101 of the best: customer service, arts and crafts, entertainment, computer and high tech, mail order, home-based distributorships and franchises, and many others ·Take the first steps to starting any business ·Find and use valuable resources, including local, state, and federal government sources; business and professional associations; books, Web sites, and other publications ·And much, much more! You'll also find inspiring stories from businesswomen who have achieved success and financial reward. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, this book should be your first investment.

A successful career—at your own front door! For anyone who wants to make extra money, escape the corporate rat race, or just take more pleasure out of working from home, small business guru Barbara Weltman shows readers how to make their dreams come true. Completely updated, this guide explores the ins and outs of seed money, its impact on the home and family, the best business for each individual, and much more. • Features the most current information on everything from Internet businesses to taxes and guerrilla marketing • Includes in-depth resource and web sections, as well as a listing of the 100 best home-based businesses to get into and how

Begin a Work-at-Home Career with the Training and Education You Need! Train at Home to Work at Home This unique guide provides comprehensive resources on more than 200 distance-learning programs that can teach you 27 of the most popular and profitable work-at-home careers. Distance-learning programs have exploded in the last few years---courses are now available online, via e-mail, via teleclass, through the mail, on audiotape, on videotape, and even on CD-ROM. You can learn: graphic design at UCLA professional writing at Washington State University life coaching at CoachU Web site design at Penn State financial planning at University of Alabama interior design at the Art Institute International medical transcription at the Health Professions Institute and many more. Plus, extensive resource lists (organizations, books, and Web sites) complete each section. Full contact information, tuition rates, and course descriptions make comparisons and contrasts a breeze.

More people than ever are considering starting a home-based business. Part of this interest in home-based businesses is driven by an economic recession, but part of it is also driven by the dream of independence.For many people, being self-employed or operating their own home-based business has always been a dream. Leaving the corporate world behind, eliminating long commutes to work, spending more time at home with family, and a desire for a simpler lifestyle have all been listed as reasons why people decide to trade the supposed security of a corporate job for a home-based business.There are many reasons to start a home-based business. In fact, there are probably about as many reasons as there are small business owners! Starting a small business is hard work, but it is also rewarding work. Working for yourself also provides a measure of security and flexibility not available in any job. How much security and how much flexibility depends on the type of business you operate, as well as your motivation and determination to succeed.Home-Based Businesses That You Can Start Today will help you get started on the exciting journey toward being a small business owner. This book is filled with small business ideas that can be started right from your own home with minimal expense or hassle. Each business idea is neatly organized into its own section so you can skip over any business ideas that do not sound appealing and focus on those that you do find interesting.Home-Based Businesses That You Can Start Today focuses on providing ideas to get you started. This book profiles 65 different business ideas that you can start at home.I trust you will find Home-Based Businesses That You Can Start Today to be a valuable resource as you consider starting your own small business. The list of business ideas that is included in this book is by no means exhaustive or comprehensive, but it does provide a good overview of the many types of home-based businesses that can be operated today.

Are you ready to free yourself from commuter traffic, office hours and boring writing projects? Then it’s time to take your writing career into your own hands—and start your professional freelance writing business! One of the fastest and least expensive homebased businesses to start, the business of freelance writing lets you turn your writing talent into professional independence—set your own hours, choose your own projects and take charge of your income! This complete guide arms you with all you need to know to not only start your freelance writing business but to make sure it’s a success. Learn how to: • Start your business instantly and for little money • Operate your business using freelance business basics and rules • Choose your writing niche • Use your writing expertise to advertise and find clients • Increase your income by improving your writing skills and expanding your client base Start your freelance writing business today—and begin earning income tomorrow!

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.