Micro-Entrepreneurship For Dummies

Learn to:

• Navigate the technological landscape and earn a profit
• Make the best use of micro-entrepreneurial platforms
• Sell your products and services online or offline

Take control of your career and income and be your own boss

If you've had dreams of starting your own full-time or part-time, home-based business, perhaps because you're unemployed, dissatisfied with your current career, or you just need some supplemental income, micro-entrepreneurship is your best bet. This hands-on, friendly guide arms you with ideas, strategies, and lots of resources to help you kick-start your venture!

• Micro-Entrepreneurship 101 — find out the best path toward being a micro-entrepreneur and what type of business mirrors your interests and abilities
• The nuts 'n' bolts — get the skinny on the inner workings of micro-entrepreneurship, from creating products and services to auctions, writing, self-publishing, affiliate marketing, and advertising
• Reach the masses — discover how to find your best customers and the various ways to market, from publicity and guest blogging to ezine and blog marketing
• The fruits of your labor — get help managing all aspects of your business, from administrative tasks to more detailed technological tasks, like outsourcing

Open the book and find:

• Why a web presence is important
• How to set up a website or blog
• A ton of sites and resources to help you
• Ways to tap into your passion and find your niche
• Tips for marketing and selling your micro business
• The scoop on market research
• Guidance on tax implications and benefits
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Ten ways to make money immediately