The fastest-growing segment of today's economy is the home business, but "firing your boss" is not as easy as some would have you believe. To succeed - and you can succeed - you will need help. Whether you want to start an online web business, an offline mail order business or even a local service business, the valuable information in your copy of The Home Business Startup Guide will help you to get started. Here's a summary of everything you will learn in this essential guide... Getting Started: Working from home: The pros and cons Is it legal where you live? Do you need a license? How to find out Researching and developing your idea Identifying - and understanding - your competitors Preparing yourself for business - mentally, financially, physically Getting Started: Working from home: The pros and cons Is it legal where you live? Do you need a license? How to find out Researching and developing your idea Identifying - and understanding - your competitors Preparing yourself for business - mentally, financially, physically What You Need - And Where To Find It: Creating "The Plans" Your business plan Your marketing plan Your disaster plan Finding the money you need Borrowing Venture capitalists Financial "angels" Government and private grants Creating your company Choosing a name Choosing a legal form - Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation Know the law Work where you live - but don't live where you work Creating a work area Furniture, hardware, software Keeping personal and business lives separate Dealing with family, friends and neighbors Workplace safety is still important No more water cooler chats or "let's grab lunch" socializing Surviving the financial strain - and knowing the costs Paying yourself Setting reasonable prices Advertising and marketing Trademarks, copyrights and contracts Accountants, programmers, website designers and more The art of e-commerce Privacy policies, terms of service, customer rights and other legal stuff Bringing It All Together: Cashflow - when it's good, when it's not When customers complain Keeping customers happy, loyal and coming back The taxman cometh The Top 5 first-year mistakes Knowing what you're doing right, what you're doing wrong and what to do next Success: Planning for growth Hire staff - or outsource - or partner? No more paid vacations If it all goes wrong: Don’t rush to bankruptcy If it all goes right: The exit strategy (aka, Retirement) Get Your Hands On This Valuable Information Now

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