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Starting a Home Business For Dummies

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Starting a Home Business For Dummies by Rachel Bridge is a comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch and run a successful business from their home. It covers essential topics such as developing a viable business idea, navigating tax and legal requirements, and effectively marketing your services. The book provides practical advice and step-by-step guidance tailored for those who want to transition from employed to self-employed.
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If you dream of being your own boss and launching a venture from the comfort of your home, this book offers practical guidance and step-by-step strategies to turn your ideas into a thriving business. It may appeal to entrepreneurs seeking detailed advice on starting, managing, and growing a successful enterprise without leaving the house.

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How would you like to work for yourself in your own home? Sounds good right? The commute would be a breeze. Starting a small business from home can mean minimum fuss and minimum start-up costs - so it's no wonder that around 60% of new businesses are started from home.

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How would you like to work for yourself in your own home? Sounds good, right? The commute would be a breeze.

Starting a small business from home can mean minimal fuss and minimal start-up costs—so it’s no wonder that around 60% of new businesses are started from home. Whether you’re looking to go freelance, start a home-business full-time, or embark on a new venture alongside your existing job, you need Starting a Home Business For Dummies. It includes plenty of ideas for home businesses and provides all the straight-talking advice you need to get up and running.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Ideas for businesses that you can start easily from home
  • Step-by-step guidance for getting your business off the ground
  • The low-down on managing your money and taxes
  • Tips for making technology and the web work for you
  • Advice on how to attract and keep customers/clients

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118737576

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 595g

Pages: 336

About the Author

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.

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