Maire Loughran, who built her jewelry making business from the ground floor up, writes and lectures on the topic of how to start a home-based business. She also acts as a mentor to other new, jewelry making start-ups. Loughran is a member of the American Craft Council, Society of American Silversmiths, and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. In addition, she is the Arts/Crafts Business guide at About.com and the Feature Jewelry Writer at Suite101.com. She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Description
All How to Start a Home-Based Business books include:
1. The scope of the business
2. Self assessment: is this business right for you?
3. Writing a business plan
4. Managing the Money: Accounting and bookkeeping information you need to run a financially healthy business
5. Ethical, legal, and licensing issues
6. Marketing best bests
7. Internet strategy
8. As your business grows: stay small, expand, or sell