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 offlineTake control of your career and income and be your own bossIf 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 outsourcingOpen 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