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