I’m no dummy, but I do find that when I want to educate myself about something completely new, the “Complete Idiot’s Guide” series of books is the first place that I look. If you are thinking of starting a home – based business, there is a book in that series which is just for you. “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Home – Based Business” by Barbara Weltman is written in the same accessible style as the rest of the series and is a worthwhile read for anyone who thinks that they may be interested in starting a home – based business.
From tools that you can use to assess yourself to see whether a home – based business is a good fit for you to descriptions of the different forms that a home – based business can take, the book explores home – based businesses from many angles. It is also very useful if you have already decided (or decide while reading the first few chapters) that you would definitely like to start a home – based business. Things like detailed instructions on how to write a business plan, how to set up the legal and physical aspects of your new business, and how to budget for it are essential for your success.
To round out the entire package, Barbara Weltman has also included helpful information on topics that home – based professionals deal with on a daily basis as part of the operations of their home – based businesses. From marketing to collections and taxes to bringing in outside help if and when you need it, these chapters are useful for both people who are going into business for themselves as well as those who are already in business and are seeking ways to improve their operations.
In case you were wondering, neither Barbara Weltman nor The Penguin Group have given me anything of value in exchange for mentioning their book here.
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