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1) 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller. An incredible book endorsed and recommended by Dave Ramsey.

Suggested by Tracy Bennett – Stella & Dot Stylist

2) Make a Name for Yourself by Robin Fisher Roffer. A fabulous read for anyone from the serious entrepreneur to the hobby blogger on defining and projecting your personal brand.

Suggested by Jennifer Donogh – Ovaleye Web Solutions for Women

3) The Have It All Woman by Susan Sly. I’ve been a student of self-development for over fifteen years and have read many awesome books, but this is one of my favorites.

Suggested by Sue Seward – Home Business Developer

4) Buzzmarketing by Mark Hughes – talks about how small businesses become household names with free publicity, creativity, and almost zero advertising dollars.

5) The Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer – this book was a gift to me from my sister when I first started my business. It’s easy and fun to read and packed full of do’s and don’ts for successful selling and client relationships. more

By Donna L. Johnson

I was spending some time here at The Work at Home Woman and came across Holly’s post about ways to save time. The first sentence caught my attention and I decided to elaborate on it a bit more.

I, too, have had conversations with women who seem intrigued by the amount of time I spend reading business books and often ask the same question that was posed to Holly. And since she did such an excellent job of suggesting ways to carve out extra time, I’m going to tackle the reasons why you have to make reading one of your priorities if you’re serious about growing your business:

• It’s Inexpensive Formal Education – Yes, I said formal. When you truly dissect a book – analyze, take notes, and apply what you’re reading – this turns into a valuable learning experience. Treat the book just as you would a formal class you paid for and enrolled in…it’s no different, but only a fraction of the cost. Business book authors have real world on-the-job-training and share their expertise to shorten your learning curve and help you avoid making their mistakes. more

By Melinda Emerson

Are you fed up with the daily grind and are you ready to become your own boss?  I remember when I realized being a small business owner would be my next career. I had the job I always wanted, but I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning. I knew I was capable of doing so something more that would allow me to make a difference and where I would also make money. So, I used every spare moment to start planning to become my own boss.

The skills needed to be successful in the midst of the new economy puts tremendous pressure on today’s entrepreneurs.  But now is still a great time to start a small business.  Your skills, network, discipline, niche focus, optimism and ability to be coachable will determine whether your new business is a success or failure.  I have developed the Emerson Planning System with 6 things to consider when you are ready to become your own boss.  This article is split into two parts:  Part 1 talks about steps 1-3 developing a Life Plan, a Financial Plan; and examining your business concept  Part 2 will cover steps 4-6 of the Emerson Planning System. more

By Sheena Edwards

Retail Stores: You have a great product, your online sales are steady, but now you are ready to start wholesaling your product.  Where do you start and how do you go about contacting potential retail stores?

Before contacting any stores, you need to prepare all your wholesale documents and pricing structures. This is important so that the store has something to refer to during your initial meeting.  See sample wholesale document.

Next, you need to make a list of stores that fit your target market. This is the key to getting your products wholesaled.  If the store is not a good fit for your product, it is unlikely that they will be interested, and even if they do purchase initially, the product won’t sell well and they won’t reorder.  (Trust me—I learned this the hard way.)

Once you have narrowed down your first stores, you want to contact each store’s buyer and provide your information including your website and wholesale price structure.  Follow up with a phone call to confirm they received your information. If not, resend it with a personal note to the person you spoke to on the phone.  If the store is close by, try to set up an appointment to show them your product. more

By Holly Reisem Hanna

Yesterday I talked about my own personal experiences with bad and good customer service, and the impact that poor customer service has on your business. Often in our fast-paced world we forget about the little details that make our customers feel important. So I went out and asked some business savvy entrepreneurs how they give good customer service and here is what they had to say…

Deb Howard Greenleaf, EA Green Leaf Accounting

My #1 tip for giving good customer service is scheduling several holes in my daily schedule.  I work on retainer for multiple clients.  I start every day with a to-do list, but have at least two hours blocked out for emergency tasks.  That way, if a client emails me, to send an invoice out to their customer or follow-up on a vendor issue, I can let them know that I’ll get it done before lunch or before the end of the day.  On those days when I don’t get any emergency requests, I have time to tackle my long-term to-do list, like addressing the next month’s birthday cards to my clients or sitting through a professional development webinar.  By not scheduling myself too tightly, I’m able to jump when they yell “help!” and provide them with great customer service. more