The rise of one-million-dollar, one-person businesses in the past five years is the biggest trend in employment today, offering the widest range of people the most ways to earn a living while having the lifestyles they want. In The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Elaine Pofeldt outlines the pathways to joining this entrepreneurial movement, synthesizing advice from hundreds of business owners who've done it. She explains how to identify, launch,...

Grant writing is a billion dollar industry full of profitable business opportunities! Serving as the link between funders and grantees, professional grant writers are quickly becoming valuable partners to fundraising and philanthropy associations. Use this comprehensive guide to learn the art of researching, preparing and submitting winning grants as well as finding and maintaining clientele and grant projects. Learn how to: • Identify grants and...

Marketing in the New Media shows business owners and marketing professionals how to combine traditional advertising with Internet and mobile marketing to deliver an effective marketing message anytime, anywhere! Companies today can no longer ignore elements of new media in their marketing campaigns. Combining new media is absolutely essential to "close the sale" and get the consumer to take action in a measurable way. Many small-business owners...

Two big challenges stand between most business owners and their ability to grow a successful company. The first is the unwillingness to let go and step up – becoming less operational and more strategic – so their business can continue to grow. The second is lack of clarity around what the strategic priorities are that they need to focus on at different stages in the company's life cycle. Small Business CEO is designed to help you tackle these...

This follow-up to “Crafting a Business” provides everything a determined entrepreneur needs to know to successfully run her own business while raising a family. Through inspiring profiles, 28 women share diverse strategies on business development and operations, defining space and boundaries, and creating a viable work-family balance. A special "workshop" section also provides business basics for those just starting out.

"Imagine Earning up to $100,000 a year and more from home-all by mail! Yes, it is possible. I know because I've done it and have helped many other people do it as well. That is the purpose of this book-to give YOU the knowledge and skills needed to start your own thriving mail order business, right from the comfort of your own home! This book is designed to be educational and fun. So please, enjoy and good luck in all your endeavors."

How much time should I spend on social media? Which channels should I use? What should I post? These questions are asked time and time again by small business owners who are worried that the efforts they make on social media will be a complete waste of time. The 12 Labours of Social Media was written to help small business owners to understand the process of social media posting, and to make it efficient and time efficient for them. From getting involved...

Statistics show that 90% of businesses fail within their first five years of operation. What is the story behind these intimidating odds? Every year, unsuspecting entrepreneurs show up at their banks asking for small-business loans. The problem is that far too many people go into business without doing thorough research into what it really takes to be successful. The best way to learn is to learn from someone who has worked with hundreds of small...

This incredibly practical book collects the best small business tips and tricks from syndicated writer and executive coach Jennie Wong, Ph.D. "Ask the Mompreneur" features clear, concise answers on testing your business idea, setting strategies, marketing on a shoestring, making the most of social media, managing daily operations, and much more. The best part is you can use the advice from Dr. Jennie and her guest experts right away! Introduction:...