The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business 2E

by Weltman, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780028638423
• ISBN10: 0028638425
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781592576463
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-07
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

In this age of corporate take over after corporate take over, job security isn't something that people take for granted anymore. In fact, more and more people are deciding that it's just as risky to stay with a company than to strike out on their own. With The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Business at Home, Second Edition you get expert, savvy advice on how to make that leap into a home-based startup with ease. This book contains information on launching your business online and how ecommerce isn't the wave of the future--it's now things are being done right now--electing the perfect venture, getting customers and keeping them, and much more.

Author Biography

Barbara Weltman is a nationally known expert on business and tax planning. She is a home-based attorney who has authored several books on succeeding in your own business.

Table of Contents

Part 1: There's No Place Like Home---to Start a Business	1	(16)
The Home-Based Business Revolution	3	(6)
Why Start from Home?	9	(8)
Part 2: Finding Your Perfect (Business) Match	17	(72)
Do What You Love and the Bucks Will Roll In	19	(8)
Create a Business Concept	27	(8)
The Franchise Option: Business in a Box	35	(10)
Turnkey Business: Up and Ready to Go	45	(16)
Online Ideas	61	(12)
Forming Your Business	73	(16)
Part 3: Raising Dollars with Sense	89	(60)
So, Why Do I Need a Business Plan?	91	(14)
Paying the Bills While Paying Your Dues	105	(12)
Hunting for Money: Tracking Down Your Financing Options	117	(10)
Digging in Your Pockets for Cash	127	(12)
Swimming with the (Loan) Sharks	139	(10)
Part 4: Let's Get Physical: Setting Up Your Office	149	(38)
Office Space in Your Place	151	(10)
Lines of Communication	161	(12)
Going High-Tech	173	(14)
Part 5: Running Your Business	187	(100)
Marketing Magic	189	(16)
Getting Paid for What You Do	205	(12)
Getting the Help You Need	217	(16)
Be Sure to Insure	233	(12)
Business by the Numbers	245	(12)
Sharing Your Profits with Uncle Sam	257	(18)
Home Office Tax Shelter	275	(12)
Part 6: Up Close and Personal Issues	287	(60)
Right at Home with Your Disability	289	(8)
Separating Business from Pleasure	297	(10)
Image Is What the Public Sees	307	(10)
Working Alone and Loving It	317	(8)
Time to Leave the Nest	325	(22)
Appendixes
A State Economic Development Offices	335	(2)
B Financial Worksheets	337	(6)
C Glossary	343	(4)
Index	347