| For years I didn't start an online business or create a | | | | John Arnold, Ian Laurie, Marty Dickinson, Elizabeth |
| website because it felt like a niche that was meant for | | | | Marsten, and Michael Becket. It's an 8-book-in-1 marvel |
| someone formally trained in marketing and computer | | | | and talks about everything you don't know about |
| design. I was my own worst enemy at hindering my | | | | promoting your business on the internet. I think it is |
| home business dreams. Only after years of envying | | | | good for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. |
| those with financial freedom and spare time to enjoy | | | | When I began my home business, acronyms were my |
| their hobbies did I make the decision to learn skills | | | | stumbling block. I didn't know an SEO from a PPC and |
| needed to start my home business. | | | | this book covered everything to get me started. It isn't |
| I first joined an internet business guru's program that | | | | just for one type of business, it helps anyone from an |
| was trustworthy and proven. I followed the instructions | | | | Affiliate Marketer to the guy trying to get customers |
| and while they were informative and valuable, there | | | | into his bike store in Seattle. |
| was so much more I needed to know before launching | | | | (3) |
| my business comfortably and confidently. I decided I | | | | When I was in college a long time ago my Dad gave |
| needed read books by successful entrepreneurs. So | | | | me "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," by Robert Kiyosaki. It was |
| far there are 3 books I find valuable for anyone looking | | | | probably the first book I read that got me inspired to |
| for independence by starting a home business. | | | | start my own business and take charge of my life. My |
| (1) | | | | only regret is not applying his philosophies earlier in my |
| From the Warrior Forum I heard about "The 4-Hour | | | | career. Maybe I was too immature at the time, but I've |
| Work Week" by Timothy Ferris. This book is an | | | | always remembered his idea that your job is not your |
| inspiration for those dreaming about starting a business | | | | career. Your job pays your bills, while your career is |
| and then putting it on auto pilot so you can go on a trip | | | | what will bring you independence and security. You |
| whenever you want or start a hobby you've always | | | | develop your career as you go and eventually your |
| wanted to do. While Tim is eccentric, he has found a | | | | career takes over. Robert may not have put it in those |
| way to redefine life and happiness. He has solid | | | | words exactly, but that is what I took from it, and that |
| knowledge about how to run a business that obtains | | | | is why I recommend this book to everyone I know. |
| maximum profits without having to slave away in the | | | | As you embark on your home business adventure, |
| office 14 hours a day. Tim also sticks with you on your | | | | remember, stay inspired by reading books by people |
| journey to financial freedom by giving you access to | | | | that have succeeded at what you are trying to do. |
| tools on his website for free. | | | | The thought of starting a business can be scary. |
| (2) | | | | There are definite highs and lows with any endeavor, |
| Leaning the ins and outs of internet marketing is | | | | but these pioneers of starting businesses remind me |
| overwhelming to say the least. While starting my | | | | of why I began my business in the first place and keep |
| business I benefited greatly from reading "Web | | | | me on track for my goals. I'm sure they can help you |
| Marketing All-In-One" from the ""Dummies" series by | | | | too. |