Start and Run a Profitable Business Using Your Computer (Self-Counsel Business Series)

Start and Run a Profitable Business Using Your Computer by Douglas Gray is an excellent guide for starting businesses centered around the use of computers. Whether at home or in a formal office setting, computers can be used by just about anyone to start and run a worthwhile business. Douglas Gray treats his readers to 101 solid ideas on how they can put a computer to use to effectively start, operate, and maintain a business. Though helpful, no previous business experience is necessary. The book is broken up into three sections. The first section lists 101 businesses that readers can start with a computer. The author briefly describes each business opportunity, including discussion of the skills and equipment necessary to perform them. He also includes strategies for promoting them. Business categories include desktop publishing, researching, writing, editing, graphic design, multimedia, business accounting, finances, faxing, printing, training, Consulting, database services, E-mail services, and Website design services. The second section discusses the actual setting up of businesses - assessing one's marketability, selecting a company name, an office, a telephone, other communications equipment, obtaining supplies, and dealing with the day-to-day matters involved in running a business. Most helpful is the author's advice about joining professional organizations, lecturing, teaching, and conducting seminars and workshops - any personal strengths should be exploited to further enhance one's business and career! The final section discusses the actual setting up of offices - setting up the work environment, setting up office equipment, and selecting computer equipment and software. The author devotes attention to making readers aware of ergonomic concerns - carpal tunnel syndrome and neck, back, and eye strain - these are important considerations for any line of work! The book is concise and easy to read. It contains great ideas and instruction necessary to start and operate a business. It's perfect for students, housewives, retired folks, and those persons not accustomed to operating a business. With the right planning and investment of time and resources, just about anyone can set up and run a successful business. This book will show you how. Good reading!