From the experts at Entrepreneur Magazine—Everything you need to know to start and grow a successful home-based business. 
Extra money, a better lifestyle, the satisfaction of building a business you believe will really take off—whatever your motive, the success of your home-based business depends on making the right decisions from the very start. And this comprehensive guide will help you do just that. It's packed with expert advice from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people around—the staff of business consultants at Entrepreneur Magazine. You'll learn: <ul>
<li>What businesses are best conducted from home.</li> <li>How to research your potential markets, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your competition, and set your prices accordingly.</li> <li>How to organize your finances correctly right from the start—and avoid disaster later.</li> <li>How to establish effective advertising and promotional strategies without spending a lot of money.</li> <li>How to handle the legal aspects of a home-based business—forms of operation, licenses, zoning ordinances and restrictions, and taxes.</li> <li>How to control crucial, but often overlooked, issues like time management, business image, and working in isolation.</li> <li>How to turn a room into an office and buy equipment, supplies, and fixtures to create an efficient, comfortable working environment. Also available from the Entrepreneur Magazine library: The Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Advisor, Second Edition, Starting an Import/Export Business, Small Business Legal Guide. </li> </ul>

Entrepreneur Magazine: Starting a Home-Based Business (Entrepreneur Magazine Series)

Business & Money

Entrepreneur Press

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

This primer takes the mystery and intimidation out of business accounting and bookkeeping. It shows a business owner how to: Understand, use and interpret financial statements Set up or restructure the business' books Use the One-Write System Quickly detect and correct errors Monitor the accounting tasks you delegate to others Understand how outsiders, such as banks, analyze your company Determine when and how to switch computerized accounting Includes dozens of sample financial statements and rule-of-thumb formulas to help non-accountants easily comprehend and use: The Balance Sheet The Income Statement Ratio Analysis Budgeting Journals The General Ledger Payroll Schedules Depreciation Bank Reconciliation Internal Controls Accounting Systems By reviewing the financials of hypothetical small firms, readers will learn how to spot and correct potential problems before they become crises.

Business Owner's Guide to Accounting and Bookkeeping (Psi Successful Business Library)

Cash In with Collectibles
Stand out from the crowd and attract high bidders with expert advice straight from eBay's top collectibles PowerSellers. Whether you're cleaning out your attic or selling a prized collection, we'll show you how to tap into eBay's biggest market—nearly 20 million people. Different from any other type of sale, selling collectibles on eBay requires a unique approach. Learn from our category-specific tips that focus on finding, appraising, pricing, presenting, selling and shipping rare merchandise. Learn how to:<ul>
<li>Select the keywords and brand names that experienced collectors search for</li>
<li>Authenticate your inventory so you don't get taken in by fakes</li>
<li>Ship fragile or odd-size collectibles without fear of breakage</li>
<li>Predict the next hot trend and watch out for the end of a fad</li>
<li>Determine the value of your items and price them to get top dollar</li>
</ul>
Plus: eBay Powersellers' exclusive category tips!

How to Sell Collectibles On eBay (Entrepreneur Magazine's Pocket Guides)

Jennifer A. Ericsson

Management & Leadership

Turn Fashion into a Fortune
Whether you're selling vintage or new items, we'll show you how to attract buyers and bids in eBay's second-largest category. This unique category poses a host of issues. Navigating them is a breeze when you have lists of sources for even specialty and hard-to-find items, as well as insider tips on pricing strategies and inventory management from top clothing, shoe and accessories PowerSellers. Learn how to:<ul>
<li>Stay ahead of the curve by identifying up-and-coming fashion trends</li>
<li>Choose a niche—from vintage cowboy boots to brand-new wedding dresses—and become an expert in it</li>
<li>Make customers' purchasing decisions easy by including all relevant size information</li>
<li>Set a fair return policy</li>
<li>Determine the best displays for presenting any product</li>
<li>Take photos that perfectly showcase your merchandise</li>
</ul>
Plus: eBay PowerSellers' exclusive category tips!

How to Sell Clothing, Shoes And Accessories on Ebay (Pocket Guides)

Charlene Davis

Marketing & Sales

Entrepreneur Pr

Make a bundle selling toys Set yourself apart in a catgory with nearly a million items for sale with this insider's guide to turning dolls into dollars. Attract both buyers who collect toys and those looking for great gifts for the kids in their lives with targeted keywords, specialized pricing strategies and hot display tips.
Whether you're a seasoned toy collector or just looking to clear out the toys in your garage, you can benefit from these exclusive tips from eBay PowerSellers specializing in toys and hobbies.You'll get: <ul>
<li>Sources and leads for the best places to buy toys and hobby supplies</li>
<li>Proven methods for identifying new toy and hobby trends</li>
<li>Insider secrets to predicting the next hot toy</li>
<li>Tricks to taking great photos of every item</li>
<li>Tips about damage or wear that affects pricing</li>
<li>Copywriting techniques that bring in droves of bidders</li>
<li>The best shipping options for fragile or rare toys</li>
</ul>
Plus: eBay PowerSellers' exclusive category tips!

How to Sell Toys and Hobbies on eBay (Entrepreneur Pocket Guides)

J.S. McDougall

Your Dreams Can Come True You CAN Buy Your Own Home Do you throw away money on rent month after month? Is your only hope of making a profit on your home getting your security deposit back after your lease runs out? Don't waste your hard-earned dollars paying your landlord's mortgage. With these strategies from experts in real estate, personal finance, taxes and mortgages, you can afford to buy your own home! In just three hours, learn how to:
<ul>
<li>Raise the money for a down payment </li>
<li>Organize your personal finances so you can meet mortgage payments </li>
<li>Choose the mortgage type that's best for your financial situation </li>
<li>Discover your ideal home based on your budget and lifestyle</li>
</ul>
Take the first step toward financial freedom-homeownership. Get the inside story on how to stop paying your landlord's mortgage and buy your own first home.

Why Rent? Own Your Dream Home!

Rich, Jason R.

Economics

There's Money in the Middle! You like doing deals and making money, but don't care much for the retail grind? You should be the middleman-the wholesaler-the one who buys goods in volume from manufacturers and sells them to retailers at a profit. With millions of products on the market already and new ones coming every day, the wholesale economy has plenty of room for growth. This guide reveals how to start a thriving wholesale operation, specializing in any industry you choose-and how to run it from your kitchen table, if you'd like. You'll learn:
<ul>
<li>How to make contact with manufacturers and retailers </li>
<li>Which product lines will bring maximum success </li>
<li>Insider secrets for overcoming the competition </li>
<li>How to take advantage of the internet's growing role in distribution </li>
<li>Effective strategies for increasing profit margins</li>
</ul>
You'll also get sample forms, step-by-step instructions, checklists and work sheets to guide you smoothly through each stage of the startup process. It's a straight shot from where you are today to owning and running your own business-and you can start right now.

Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business (StartUp Series)

Education & Reference

Don't Just Plan-Zero In on a Winning Business Model! Before you write a business plan, before you start marketing, before you look for funding, you should develop the most important tool in your business arsenal: a business model. A great business model sets amazing successes apart from failures. Don Debelak reveals how to create a winning business concept, develop a business plan around it, and turn it into a successful business venture. Whether you're starting a new business or looking to revitalize an existing operation, you'll learn:
<ul>
<li>What a model is, why it's important, how it works and how it can improve your business </li>
<li>How to maximize your chances of success with an easy-to-use scoring system </li>
<li>How to use your business model to increase your chances of receiving funding </li>
<li>Strategies for using your model to write a business plan that really works</li>
</ul>
Take your business to the height of success with this can't-miss strategy.

Business Models Made Easy

Debelak, Don

Live Your Dream-Selling the Good Life! Running a bar or club is one of the most popular-and most profitable-choices for entrepreneurs. If you're going to succeed, you'll need to arm yourself with the essential information in this book. 
Discover the top bar types-sports bars, neighborhood bars, nightclubs, wine bars and more-and find out how to get started in each one. Reduce your financial risk and boost your chances for success with this lucrative advice. Before you open your doors, learn how to:
<ul>
<li>Comply with federal, state and local regulations </li>
<li>Research the market </li>
<li>Scout and evaluate potential locations </li>
<li>Secure financing </li>
<li>Design an efficient, attractive bar </li>
<li>Purchase and keep track of your inventory </li>
<li>Promote and advertise your bar </li>
<li>Interview, hire and train employees</li>
</ul>
With sample forms, checklists and work sheets, cost-cutting ideas, common mistakes to avoid and extensive resources, this guide takes you step by step through everything you need to succeed. Pick up this book today and start living your dream.

Start Your Own Bar and Club (Startup)

Double Your Ad Campaign Results! Successful direct-response advertising persuades its target audience to act immediately. In this insider tutorial, award-winning copywriter Roscoe Barnes III divulges the tricks of the trade of crafting effective, hard-hitting ads that generate leads, increase store traffic, make direct sales and pull orders. 
Action-oriented advice covers:
<ul>
<li>The 18 most common mistakes in advertising </li>
<li>18 ways to create copy that induces response </li>
<li>16 ways to stop prospects in their tracks </li>
<li>20 great ideas to increase visibility</li>
</ul>
Double the response of your next advertising campaign and give an immediate lift to your bottom line.

Direct Response Advertising Made Easy

Roscoe Barnes III

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