Teach Yourself: 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. All aspects of setting up a new business are covered including: managing resources, time, clients etc; establishing good working practices and maintaining a desirable work/life balance for those who choose to work from home; getting the financial aspects right; one of the biggest pitfalls in going it alone; being a 'five to niner'; building up a business in your spare time while still employed. Practical 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.