Middle-Class Lifeboat: Careers and Life Choices for Navigating a Changing Economy Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this because I'm extremely worried about my career in this economy. (I'm a Hair Salon Owner and a Stylist) I've been doing this for a long time and I love it. But we have been hit by this economy so hard that I thought I would get this book to prepare for hard times. Get a 2nd job. Most of the Careers listed aren't safe or feasable. I have a Massage Therapist working for me and also network with 5 others and they are taking 2nd and 3rd jobs to even bring home any money. This is a luxury for people right now. Mobile services! Again, most people can't afford a Personal Shopper; an Errand Service. Cleaning Services are being cut back when it is something you can do yourself. A few years ago, these were good, (just good) suggestions. Times have changed and people are looking for real ways to survive. I think they needed to update the information and really think about people that are living pay check to pay check. Most of these people are who we'd be marketing to. If they are living pay check to pay check then a massage, a haircut, personal shoppers, errand services, personal chefs, cleaning services, interior decorating, etc. will not be their sweet spot. They are going to buy the necessities and that is about it. I would do your own research, because this info is too old to deal with these economic conditions.

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A comprehensive guide to safeguard your livelihood, income, and standard of living through the ups and downs of any economy.

Most Americans, no matter what their economic circumstances, identify themselves as middle class. A recent Gallup poll showed that 63% consider themselves upper-middle or middle class. And they are feeling burned out and squeezed, under pressure to bring home more and more money just to maintain their standard of living. Middle Class Lifeboat is an answer to that pressure, a comprehensive guide to living a more stress-free lifestyle.

Part I: Safeguarding Your Livelihood: profiles the 53 best jobs to have to be self- sufficient whether the economy is up or down.
Part II: Safeguarding Your Income: 6 ways to extend your earnings, that don't always involve money.
Part III : Safeguarding Your Standard of Living: 10 off-the-grid lifestyle choices to increase your quality of life

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The Practical Freelance Writer's Guide to Author Websites Review

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(More customer reviews)Angela Atkinson delivers important and practical information with great regard for the reader. She conducts a thorough tour of the process of setting up an author website, from hosting and optimizing to promoting and maintaining it, with pros and cons to consider along the way. Each recommended Web page element is covered in detail, with examples and reminders for the beginner and experienced writer alike.
I appreciated Atkinson's straightforward delivery of this wealth of information and the encouraging tone throughout. The book showcases her own writing abilities as well as her experience with the subject matter. It was a help to me as I developed my website and I highly recommend it.

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The Practical Freelance Writer's Guide to Author Websites is a complete guide to building, managing and promoting author websites, specifically geared toward offering freelance writers real, workable solutions for the unique challenges they face in this venue. Learn why freelance writers need author sites to succeed in today's market, and find out what types of pages and content can help to catch the attention of their potential clients. You'll find tried and true tips on webhosting options, SEO for author websites and writing author bios. Plus, learn new ways to market and promote author websites, including advice on social networking and social media marketing and much more-all from a freelance writer and website designer who knows what works.

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eBay® QuickSteps, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)eBay Quick Steps
A book review by Frank Dobrowolski
May 12, 2005
by Carole Matthews & John Cronan
Published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne
ISBN 0-07-225506-4 2004 240 pages
List price: $16.99 On Amazon: $11.55 +S/H
This is a short book, with wide margins and many vivid color illustrations and tables. As a result it is a quick read - per its title. It has a simple, direct approach which works well for eBay beginners and novices. It also contains some information that likely would help advanced users.
I like the illustrated, annotated Walk through of an eBay Transaction
1.Prospective seller registers to sell an item on eBay
2.Takes photos of object to sell and writes a description of it
3.Enters the description, photos, payment terms, shipping information, and other supporting material into eBay's auction selling form
4.Track the item as buyers start bidding on it
5.The buyer registers to participate in the auction
6.Buyer finds the item and bids on it
7.Buyer wins the auction and connects with seller to verify the details and the buyer pays the seller
8.Seller sends the package per the shipping terms specified
9.Buyer receives the item
10.Buyer and Seller provide feedback about each other in this transaction.
The Find Your Way around eBay chapter begins with a page-filling illustration that is typical of this book. The eBay home page is shown and eight areas are picked with a comment on each. The chapter continues with more large figures and sidebar "Tips" and "notes".
One page is filled with a table that lists the type of auction, gives a description and notes requirements. For example:
*Auction - Buy It Now [Fixed Price]
*Description - Offers the item for a given price and there is no auction
*Requirement - Seller must have a feedback rating of at least 30 and be a registered user for at least 14 days of be ID Verified.
The guidance on ID Verified contains 11 steps and one figure, one Note and one Tip.
The following chapters are similarly presented in easy to follow text with numerous colorful illustration, tables and sidebars. Chapter 9 presents information I have not seen this in other books on eBay and it is done well here. The Chapter
has sections entitled
*Detect and Report Account theft
*Use Buyer Fraud-Protection Measures
*File a Fraud Alert
*Set up a Bidder Alert
*Block Bidders or Buyers
*Report Unwelcome Buyers
*Use Additional Resources
a.Security Center
b.Law Enforcement & Other Resources
This may be the best book on eBay I have seen for beginners and novices in using eBay. Advanced users probably would find some information that they could use.


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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!
Get started using eBay right away-the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to buy and sell just about anything. You'll learn to navigate eBay, become a member, and develop strategies for buying at the lowest prices. You'll also find out how to list your items well and price them to sell, research other buyers and sellers, protect yourself from fraud, and much more. It's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you up-and-running on eBay in no time.

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Strange Business: The Unconventional Guide to Internet Marketing Review

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(More customer reviews)I read at least 2-3 books a week. Most, to be honest with you, aren't anything to write home about. That's far from the case with the Clark's book - Strange Business: The Unconventional Guide to Internet Marketing.

He's a super knowledgeable person when it comes to making money online. He provides practical advice from his real world online experience, not just some pie in the sky theory.
I have to be honest, I make my living online full time as well and it's rare I pick up lots of useful tips and tricks from one book, but that was the case with this one. I have a legal pad full of new things to do in my business.
If you're serious about learning all you can when it comes to making a living online, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book!


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Learn how website usability can be made better by gawking at bikini-clad women, how the four-hour workweek is a total myth, and how acting strange online can be the best recipe for profitability.. Irreverent, highly opinionated, and downright controversial, Strange Business: The Unconventional Guide to Internet Marketing is an uncensored look at the most wildly successful Internet marketing techniques on the planet. Explore what works and what doesn t when it comes to internet marketing from the 29-year-old mad scientist behind industry-leading websites in public relations, search engine optimization, and book marketing. Experience-driven facts are delivered with funny stories from an Internet business owner who has seen, and tried, it all. Catapult your business to new levels of success in a world where everyone is marketing on the Internet.

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The Work-at-Home Success Bible: A Complete Guide for Women: Start Your Own Business; Balance Work and Home Life; Develop Telecommuting Strategies Review

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(More customer reviews)I wish I'd had this book when I first started working at home. I particularly appreciated the Home Sweet Home Office chapter and the tips on establishing a work routine. Good practical advice that has helped me figure out how to make better use of my time.

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More and more women want to work from home, earning money while spending more time with their children and taking control of their lives. But they need help finding the best work-at-home jobs. And once they have the job they want, they need to know how to make it pay. This comprehensive bible shows women: how to find the job that best fits their needs; set up a home office; get organized and schedule your daily business tasks; avoid distractions such as kids, food, and television; and more. As work-from-home situations become an option for more women, they?ll reach for this handy guide to find the road to success.

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The Secrets to Succeeding in Network Marketing Offline and Online: How To Achieve Financial Success Selling Network Marketing Products And Services Review

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(More customer reviews)Street's "Network Marketing" picks up speed after a slow start and becomes the quintessential guide to one-on-one sales in the modern marketplace. A significant portion of "Network Marketing" focuses on distinguishing network marketing from pyramid schemes, franchising and other sales methods. Street's focus on successful companies like Amway and Mary Kay contrasts with the illegalities of pyramid schemes and the costs of business franchising. Street's explanation of direct sales history is a welcome primer since newcomers to direct sales and network marketing are the target market for this book.
Street's greatest virtue in "Network Marketing" is his patient explanation of sales basics like building a home office. The average reader will be brought to speed on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, pay-per-click advertising and developing effective websites. While other books offer this information without context, "Network Marketing" offers plenty of examples to show the evolution of network marketing in the Internet Age. If case studies on DirectTrack, Commission Junction and Amway were left on the editor's table, "Network Marketing" could not have achieved its potential.


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If you've been looking for a home-based business, you have undoubtedly come upon business opportunities that are referred to as Network Marketing programs. Also known as Multi-Level Marketing or MLM, Network Marketing is just a way for businesses to distribute their products. Rather than using the usual distribution method that moves from manufacturer to a wholesaler or distributor to retailer and finally to the consumer, Network Marketing companies use independent contractor sales people to sell the products directly.If you are looking to be financially independent, own your own business, have more spare time, work from the comfort of your home, then MLM may be for you to be successful. In the past MLM required a lot of face-to-face meetings and sales presentations which are difficult to produce. The Internet, combined with Network Marketing, has created countless opportunities for individuals to develop their own business, working from home. The real ways to make a great deal of money in MLM is by recruiting a team of other independent marketers below you, and thus earn a percentage of their combined sales. This new groundbreaking book will show you how to build a successful business with MLM by harvesting the power of the Internet.In this easy-to-read and comprehensive new book, you will learn what MLM is, how to get people talking about your product or service, how to get your customers to be your sales force, recruiting, goal setting and managing time, getting customers to come to you, getting your MLM message out quickly, creating awareness, working with bloggers and online activists, marketing, dealing with negative customer experience, automating MLM writing online press releases, creating a blog, creating a customer references and referral programs, starting a fan club/loyalist community, and setting up discussion forums and boards. You will learn to use affiliate marketing, flogs, viral marketing, evangelism, buzz marketing, online MLM methods, reputation management.In addition, we went the extra mile and spent an unprecedented amount of time researching, interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of today s most successful MLM marketers. Aside from learning the basics you will be privy to their secrets and proven successful ideas.Instruction is great, but advice from experts is even better, and the experts chronicled in this book are earning millions. If you are interested in learning essentially everything there is to know about MLM in addition to hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to put MLM marketing techniques in place and start earning enormous profits, then this book is for you.

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What to Sell on eBay and Where to Get It: The Definitive Guide to Product Sourcing for eBay and Beyond Review

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(More customer reviews)Upon first reading "What to Sell on eBay and Where to Get It," authors Lisa Suttora and Chris Malta seem genuine in their efforts to provide the eBay seller with legitimate sources for items to sell on this extremely competitive marketplace. It isn't apparent until you are well into the book, that the ulterior motive behind it all, is to drive you to the two web sites owned by the authors. At first, I was so impressed with the information that I was receiving, that it didn't bother me that I might have to sign up for both websites in order to actually utilize the information in the book. After all, Chris Malta and Lisa Suttora are two of only a hand full of certified eBay providers. How could I possibly go wrong by signing up for their services.
First, I signed up for Chris Malta's, "Drop Ship Source Directory," at a one time cost of $69. While I have no question that Chris is an honest guy, and makes an all out effort to provide subscriber's with a plethora of wholesale distributors that are willing to drop ship, it soon becomes apparent that it is virtually impossible to find any drop shippers that can provide you with competitive enough pricing to make listing the product on eBay a profitable endeavor. After literally spending weeks looking through the entire list of drop shippers, and comparing closed auction prices on eBay, I have come to the conclusion that either drop shipping is not the way to run an eBay business, or the list of drop shippers that Chris Malta supplies is inadequate to help the eBay seller who wishes to use this method to run their eBay business. The web site is very difficult and time consuming to maneuver, and unless you have the patience to spend months searching for the niche drop shipper that will enable you to make money on eBay, I would stay away from this product. Malta also offers other wholesale product sourcing databases, but these are at extra cost. He now admits that it is best to use a combination of drop shippers and light bulk wholesalers when selling on eBay, however for many years, his Drop Ship Source Directory was touted by Malta as being "the source", for making a great living on eBay. Sorry Chris, but it no longer works.
As for Lisa Suttora, I got sucked into signing up for her web site, "Whatdoisell.com, as well. While she provides a ton of information on how to go about selling on eBay, when it came down to actually researching her list of wholesale suppliers, I ran into the same quandary. I compared wholesale prices from product sources on her web site with prices for closed eBay auctions. In all cases, the prices for closed eBay auctions were either lower than what I could have purchased the items for, using her list of wholesalers, or the items had not sold at all. I canceled my $19.97 monthly subscription, as I found it to be useless. In addition, and even more troubling was the fact that I emailed Lisa Suttora several weeks before signing up to her web site subscription. I had a long list of questions and concerns. When I didn't hear back, I contacted one of her employees and asked if she had received my email. Her answer was an emphatic yes, however Lisa never bothered to get back to me. Rude behavior, to say the least.
So, in review, there will be those who think this book is great, however, I am not one of them. Upon reading the book, if you are willing to look between the lines, you will discover that what you are being told is nothing more than an advertisement for the authors goods. If you follow up and purchase the goods, as I did, you will most likely be extremely disappointed with the results.

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If you want to build a profitable--and consistent--eBay business, you need to start with strategic product sourcing. What to Sell on eBay and Where to Get It reveals the same techniques used by the most successful e-commerce entrepreneurs and by major retail chains to determine what products will sell well and which suppliers will deliver those products for the best price.

Learn to generate product ideas, research your markets, diversify your product line, and build a direct supply of inventory. Using the proven strategies in this book, you'll be able to find the products that will fuel your business for the long term and skyrocket your sales!

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Home-Based Business For Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're completely clueless to running your own home-based business, this is a great beginner (hence the title "for Dummies"). I found the book to work best when you already have an idea for your business. As with similar books, it's great to have a general idea of what type of business you'd like to pursue before reading the book; it will help you better shape your idea.
The book did spend a lot of time talking about how to deal with family problems, creating a quiet workspace, setting work hours and how to get through a project when you have no desire. While some people might find this beneficial, it read like "filler" to me.
All in all, though, it's worth checking out.

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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.

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eBay Timesaving Techniques for Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally thought about entitling this review "Don't Buy This Book1". Why? Because the last thing I need is more organized competition on eBay. This book takes you from the beginner's level to the pro level by giving you tips that would take you years to learn on your own. I know, you think that eBay is only a hobby. But do you like throwing away money? If you do get out of the business. Ebay is a business and you are in business to make money and this book shows you how to make money. No this isn't a "Get Rich Quick" book. It is comprised of over 60 timesaving tips that will do nothing more then save you time and make your bottom line much better. What more can you ask for from a book?
Just don't tell too many of your "competitors" about this book. After all, why should they benefit from your being smart enough to buy this book.

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So, you've gotten started on eBay. You've made a few purchases and your first sale. You may have even built a moneymaking business. Now you're looking for ways to ratchet things up. You're looking for the insider tips and tricks for the easiest ways to take care of listing items, completing transactions, and keeping good records and you don't have the time to do all the research. eBay Timesaving Techniques For Dummies is the book for you.
Marsha Collier, an eBay University instructor and best selling author of eBay For Dummies and Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, has collected the fastest and most effective techniques for finding items to sell, setting up your sales pages, pricing items to move, getting the word out about your business, collecting payments, shipping your item, and taking care of all the paperwork. Time is money after all. So why waste time when you can be making money on eBay. This book contains over 60 step-by-step techniques proven to add efficiency to your eBay operation.
Includes coverage of:
Finding sources for merchandise to sell on eBay
Setting attractive prices and shipping costs
Handling multiple sales without losing your cool
Prettying up your auctions with digital photo and HTML tricks
Tracking payments and shipments and keeping your customers happy
Working with PayPal, both on and off of eBay
Enhancing your status in the eBay community
Simplifying your bookkeeping
Creating marketing, merchandising, and advertising plans

Solving problems quickly when they occur

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Small Business Management: Entrepreneurship and Beyond Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is expensive - is making the book sellers and publishers rich. This is another example of schools very frequently requiring new versions of a book, with just a few changes, to make it seem as if you MUST purchase the newest version, while an older, dicounted version would suit you just as well.
My shool did not have any used books for sale. The school was charging @$200.00 plus, I paid @$150.00 here, and the last version sold here for @ $25.00! If you are considering purchasing this book, look for an older version.
The book does have valuable information for people who are starting a new business.

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Small Business Management provides a balanced introduction to both entrepreneurship and small business management with a focus on achieving and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage as a small organization. Current issues including global opportunities, service, quality and technology are highlighted throughout the text. The streamlined format allows instructors to cover the entire text of 18 chapters within a standard semester timeline without sacrificing important topics. The Fifth Edition features a special focus on the impact of the financial crisis on small business management.The online Business Plan Guide and templates provide some of the most extensive information available on business planning.

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Work at Home Now: The No-nonsense Guide to Finding Your Perfect Home-based Job, Avoiding Scams, and Making a Great Living Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been a long-time fan of the authors' website, the RatRaceRebellion, and when I had an opportunity to read their newest book, I jumped on it. I've read lots of "work at home" books, and they all said basically the same things. Durst's and Haaren's new book doesn't dwell on the same old things that are in the other books; instead, it jumps right to the heart of what all new home-based workers want to know - where to find work. Not only do the authors list a multitude of websites offering work-at-home opportunities, they've checked out every one of the websites, plus they've organized the listing into job types (they've included categories such as "merchandiser" and "notary" that are more "work FROM home). They've even included a category of websites for work in the "adult" industry (if you're so inclined)!
The authors have also done a great job showing readers how to do effective Google and Craigslist searches for work, and they tell what to look for in order to avoid scams.
All in all, this is a very well-written and extremely well-organized book about how to find a good home-based job and avoid all the scams out there. I highly recommend it!

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Praise for Christine Durst and Michael Haaren: "Work At Home Now is the ultimate guide for teleworkers. Its smart, practical advice and trove of great resources and tips will be valuable to anyone hoping for the freedom and challenge of working at home."--Daniel H. Pink, author of Free Agent Nation and A Whole New Mind"America's ultimate expert on work at home"--Woman's World Magazine, on Christine Durst"A must-read for anyone considering a home-based job."--Fortune Magazine, on The 2-Second Commute"Chris and Mike know the home-based career arena better than anyone I've met."--Jeannie Lopez, Core Compliance Expert, Spouse Employment and Volunteer Program, United States Air Force Academy"Chris and Michael know from personal experience about working virtually."--BusinessWeekMany legitimate home-based jobs and projects can be found online, but trustworthy guidance is scarce. Worse, with a 56-to-1 scam ratio in work-at-home ads, the terrain is a minefield of fraud.Nevertheless, customer service agents, researchers, test scorers, tutors, writers, and concierges are just a few of the many people regularly hired to work from home.A growing number of Fortune 500 companies, including UnitedHealth Group, American Express, and Northrop Grumman, also hire home-based personnel. In Work at Home Now, you'll learn: * The top insider tips on good and bad Google search terms. * How to find the "needles in the haystack" on Craigslist, Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, and other big sites. * Where the real jobs for mystery shoppers, transcriptionists, and similar part-time specialties can be found. * Scam-spotting tips that even law enforcement doesn't know.Including interviews with hiring managers and successful home-based workers, Work at Home Now is the ultimate guide to finding the work-at-home job or project you want most.

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Mom Blogging For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Review

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(More customer reviews)Quick disclaimer: I'm not a mom. I'm a dad, and at one time was a SAHD, and know a lot of moms who blog, both about family and children and about other topics such as business, technology and hobbies. Parents who blog about raising children, family, and other personal topics have challenges that other bloggers do not, such as privacy concerns. Wendy covers those issues in Mom Blogging for Dummies, otherwise it might just be called "Blogging for Dummies" as it has tons of information related to blogging in general.
Piersall covers everything from choosing a topic to blog about and setting up blogging software to choosing a business model and growing your blog. She really goes into detail about measuring success, including using Google Analytics and Feedburner to look at visitor and subscriber trends.
A lot of the book is dedicated to the business side of blogging as well, covering everything from working with advertisers and dealing with disclosure and government regulations, to building authority and positioning yourself as an expert so you can sell your own products or consulting services.
Not only is Mom Blogging for Dummies an excellent resource for anyone looking to build and monetize a blog, but it's written by a professional blogger with real-world experience in building, managing and selling a large blog network with multiple contributors.
If you're considering starting a blog, you should definitely check out Mom Blogging for Dummies. It's not just for moms, or dummies... it's for anyone looking to build and grow a successful blog.

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Ready to start your Mom blog or enhance your existing one? This book is for you!The population of mom bloggers is growing at a stunning pace and they boast an audience of more than 23 million women reading, posting, or commenting on blogs every week. This fun and friendly guide targets moms who are looking to become a savvier blogger, build a personal brand, earn free products to review or give away, or make some extra cash through ad revenue. Named by Nielsen as one of the most influential moms online, author Wendy Piersall helps you determine the right business model for your blog and then create a professional, in-demand personal brand.
Serves as a road map for the growing population of moms who are interested in creating a blog or enhancing an existing blog
Explains how to define a business model, understand your reader demographics, and choose the right look and feel for your blog
Addresses delicate issues such as dealing with privacy and family members who don't want to be featured on your blog
Walks you through using social media to extend your personal brand, building traffic with SEO and blog networks, and having a plan and policies in place when big brands and media come calling
Offers a very unintimidating format as well as the usual fun and friendly For Dummies approach
This guide presents baby steps for breaking into the often-daunting mom blogging community, with practical advice on how to join and become an accepted member of this exciting world.

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Vending Machine Company Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is excellent because it addresses unrealistic assumptions. After 18 years in the corporate world, I have seen many mistakes entrepreneurs tend to make. This book is perfect for a home-based business and correctly lays out all the steps to writing a detailed business plan. Also, if you need to obtain a bank loan, this guide will help you write a business plan that will put you a step ahead of many others seeking the same money. I believe bankers tend judge entrepreneurs by their ideas, their ability, and the reasonableness of their assumptions. Aggressive business plan assumptions raise significant doubts in the minds of bankers. Very realistic advice and a must-read before starting your business.

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Upstart Business Consulting Group creates comprehensive business plan kits for a variety of businesses and industries. When you purchase one of our business plan kits, you will have access to the tools that will allow you to be an entrepreneur. We only create business plan kits for businesses that can capitalize on current trends and consumer demand. All businesses we cover require an initial start-up capital investment of $1,000 to $10,000. Although the required start-up capital is relatively small, you will have the potential for substantial cash flow and a high return on investment. The format of the business plan kits are modeled after business plans that have been used in successful start-up companies. These business plan kits are for those individuals who want a better work/life balance, want the flexibility, pride, and fulfillment that comes with being an entrepreneur, and want to earn extra income.

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Money Clicked Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is tiny with 100 pages. Not that much information in this book, if you can even call it that. its more like a pamphlet! Very disappointing. I bought this book because of all the rave reviews. 5 stars. Wow... After this experience im not too sure I can trust customer reviews anymore. Again, what a big disappointment. I cant say that enough

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Millions of people are making a living online. . .and Money Clicked is an invitation to join them!Author Valerie Doyle offers her years of technical expertise in creating and running an online business, as well as a comprehensive overview of the technical and marketing aspects of operating online.With Money Clicked, a successful online career is just a click away!

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Will Work from Home: Earn the Cash--Without the Commute Review

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(More customer reviews)I've already made money from Tory's awesome advice in two areas: adding
AdSense to my website which brings me money every month and with Alpine
Access, which I loooove. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make some money at home.

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Escape the cube. Ditch the commute. It's not just a dream anymore. Many people already spend 12 hours a day getting to work, working, getting home from work. Here's some good news: thanks to advances in technology, acceptance of outsourcing, the trend towards corporate flextime, and other factors, working from home is easier than ever. Good Morning America's Workplace Contributor Tory Johnson and consumer advocate Robyn Freedman Spizman tell readers exactly how to turn today's cultural change to their advantage without giving up an income. Specific business plans will teach them how to: • Take their current position home • Find a new company whose policies will allow them to work from home • Reseach a product they believe in, and sell it from home • Start their own business, doing something they love, for a minimal initial investment With real-life stories, a step-by-step plan, resource guides, and lists of scams to avoid, this is the book that will help readers finally make the leap––and show them that they don't have to give up their family, creativity, or peace of mind to earn a decent salary.

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The Commonsense Virtual Assistant: Becoming an Entrepreneur Not an Employee Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a must read for anyone looking to get into the virtual assistant industry and it is a blueprint for success for those who are already in the industry. It guides you through a mindset shift that shows you how to operate as a highly successful online business. The illustrations and advice and most of all the resources makes this book "Top Grade". Sue and Joel, understands our struggles and clearly identifies what to do to grow. (mentioned in Ch.1 "It's Work".
This is an outstanding book and a MUST read.Lucinda Cross
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So, you want to be a virtual assistant. The virtual assistant industry is growing rapidly. Just about anyone can say they are a virtual assistant. You have a computer, internet access, and the desire to work from home. Voila! You're a virtual assistant. But is that enough to succeed as a virtual assistant? Do you have what it takes to run a business? Yes, a virtual assistant is a business owner. Successful business owners need to have good business sense. As a business owner, you, the virtual assistant, need to understand what it takes to run a business. Joel and Sue have more than 50 years of combined experience supporting and operating small businesses. They operate BizBa6 Small Business Support Services and love not only their work but the life it allows them to live. This book (Joel's third business book, Sue's first) shares how they think about business--it's a 'why to', not a 'how-to' because it focuses on how people think and what they want--not just your clients, but you, too.

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(More customer reviews)I started my own lawn care business in July of 2009. I made some mistakes, missed some opportunities, and needed to get more marketing ideas from someone that is not a local competitor. Seems like they always hold back their best kept secrets. Wonder why? I would suggest to anyone that is just starting out, buy this book and have an open mind to how some of the best owners make it in a tough economy. Probably the best $ you can spend to prevent making real costly mistakes...

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Unfiltered, unedited, and a little rough. A collection of landscaping & lawn care business lessons I've learned along the way. I see so many new lawn care businesses get started only to fail a short time later because the entrepreneurs didn't educate themselves enough about their field. Here is a collection of lessons I learned that will give your lawn care or landscaping business a better chance at success.As an added bonus, I have included some very helpful lawn care business marketing letter templates to super charge your business.By Steve LowHost of The GopherHaul Lawn Care Business Showand the Gopher Lawn Care Business Forum.

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