Review of Secrets of Self-Employment (Working from Home) (Paperback)

I found this book to be quick and easy to read, with very applicable and down-to-earth information about the rites of passage to the entrepreneurial world.Their advice does not focus on actual business management, althoughthey do offer wonderful tips on such topics as time and paper flowmanagement.Instead, they address all the things typical business textsand professors do not mention.I have an MBA from a top 10 businessschool, and I am learning more from this book about the psychology ofstarting a business than I ever did in school.

The Edwards have helpedme to understand the fears and doubts I have had over the last few months,while I have been contemplating leaving my well-paying and secure positionat a large consulting firm.Until I picked up this book I thought I wasthe only one who questioned their decisions and their capabilities as anentrepreneur.Now I know that everyone has similarly scary feelings, andthat there are ways in which we can minimize them, and even take advantageof them.Every page offered some form of support or valuable advice, and Ifelt myself gaining confidence with each chapter.I also learned moreabout myself and what type of business I would prefer, after reading theirdescription of classic entrepreneurs vs. "propreneurs" (theirterm for individual professionals and craftspeople).I have gone from astate of anxiety to gung-ho enthusiasm!

It is apparent that these authorsspeak from direct experience, not from a podium in front of a classroom. They are brutally honest about their own mistakes and doubts, which servesto make a positive and helpful connection with the reader.



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Review of Start & Run a Bookkeeping Business (Paperback)

I was alittle disappointed.The author assumes that you're going "gung ho" & opening a bookkeeping business with a location & several employees.I was looking for more information on opening a small in-home business with just me.Of course, there are some good tips that will be helpful someday.

Product Description
* Run your own profitable business from home* Start your business with just a small investment* Learn how to successfully market your services* Learn the skills to make your bookkeeping business thrive!

Many bookkeeping services fail because the entrepreneurs focus on bookkeeping and don't take the time to learn how to plan their business and make it profitable. Start & Run a Bookkeeping Business will teach you the basics of running your own business and provide insider tips to keep it running smoothly.

Written in the step-by-step style that has made the Start & Run series the best of its kind, this indispensable guide also addresses issues specific to a bookkeeping service, such as how to assess which clients are profitable and when to involve a professional accountant. By following the principles Angie Mohr outlines and using the worksheets that accompany this book, you will be well on the way to owning a successful bookkeeping business.

You'll learn how to --assess whether running your own business is right for youdecide whether to work from homemarket your services cost-effectivelymanage your workload and cash flow

-- and much more!

Whether you are just starting your own business or wanting to expand your bookkeeping business, this book will show you how. It includes chapters on hiring and managing employees, staying competitive, and planning for business growth.

Worksheets and forms are included on the cd-rom in MS Excel, MS Word, and pdf formats for use on a Windows-based PC.

From the Back Cover
Many bookkeeping services fail because the entrepreneurs who start them focus on bookkeeping and don't take the time to learn how to plan their businesses and make them profitable.

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