Some older posts to consider
06.24.09 Mumpreneur Profile: Paula of Remote Employment
06.25.09 Why are you Self Employed?
06.25.09 Is Redundancy a Great Opportunity?
06.25.09 Flexible Working: It’s for Dads too
06.26.09 Friday Giveaway: Win one of 3 copies of The Bright Idea Handbook
Some newer posts to consider
06.26.09 Do You Love What You Do?
06.26.09 Friday Giveaway: Winner of Millybee Picture
06.27.09 Mumpreneur Profiles: Katy and Laura of LittleStuff
06.27.09 It is Coaching Week on Family Friendly Working
06.27.09 How Mums can Benefit From Coaching
Book Review: Start and Run a Business from Home ****
Start and Run a Business from Home
If you’re looking for a practical guide to starting a business, written by someone who has been there, try Start and Run a Business from Home: How to Turn Your Hobby or Interest into a Business
This book is ideal for mums (and dads) who have a hobby or interest which could be a business. It takes you step by step through researching your business idea, getting sales, and marketing the business on a shoestring.
It is easy to read, and has nice boxes with tips and short case studies. It meets my criteria for a book you can learn from in short bursts when the kids give you a couple of minutes peace and quiet.
Author Paul Powers has run business that have succeeded, and can also share lessons he has learnt from a business of his which failed. In the book, he shares 10 ideas for businesses which work well from home too.
As with all books of this sort, keep some sticky notes or a pad and pen close by so you can write down actions and highlight points which are relevant to your business. If you stick with what this book suggests, you should be able to get your business off to a great start.
Mumpreneur Rating ****
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