Be Your Own Boss

From weighing up the pros and cons of jumping ship in the first place to establishing and maintaining a successful solo enterprise, this book is all you need to make the leap to working alone.nnAll aspects of setting up a new business are covered including:nn- managing resources, time, clients etc.n- establishing good working practices and maintaining a desirable work/life balance for those who choose to work from home.n- getting the financial aspects right - one of the biggest pitfalls in going it alone.n- being a 'five to niner' - building up a business in your spare time while still employed.nnPractical examples of best (and worst) practices are provided, gleaned from interviews with dozens of people from across the globe who are successful solo workers. Be your own Boss contains hundreds of relevant examples and genuine, tried and tested tips and practices which really work.nnComplete Mathematics includes:nnChapter 1: Weighing optionsnChapter 2: Are you cut out to be your own boss?nChapter 3: Staying putnChapter 4: Quitting your jobnChapter 5: What becoming your own boss actually means - and how to do itnChapter 6: Setting up your solo work lifenChapter 7: Effective home workingnChapter 8: Accentuating the positives of being your own boss Chapter 9: Maximizing home-office potentialnChapter 10: Targets and planningnChapter 11: Mobile workingnChapter 12: Working 5 to 9nChapter 13: IT for the solo workernChapter 14: Accounting for successful businessnChapter 15: Dealing with clientsnnLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: nnNot got much time?nOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.nnAuthor insightsnLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.nnTest yourselfnTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.nnExtend your knowledgenExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.nnFive things to remembernQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.nnTry thisnInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.