Pros: Understandable, good examples, covers a lot of ground Cons: Addresses so many topics, there isn’t always much depth Rating: 3 out of 5 I picked up Accounting Demystified after volunteering myself to keep the books for ErrantDreams. This…
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"Pricing Your Craftwork," James Dillehay
Pros: Wonderful advice on realistically running a crafting business and pricing your work accordingly Cons: Ignores online possibilities entirely Rating: 4 out of 5 One thing that so many crafters struggle with is the issue of how to price…
Paying for products and services
Recently I stumbled across a great post over at Grimwell’s awesome blog called nobody rides for free. It’s basically a discussion of why WotC would charge money for their upcoming “Gleemax” service. To quote Grimwell: When someone says “I don’t…
"Thinkpak, Revised," from Michael Michalko
Pros: A playful, useful toy to help you loosen up and create; portable and quick; self-contained Cons: None Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of 10 Speed Press. Michael Michalko’s “Thinkpak” cards are a handy little adjunct to…
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"Thinkertoys, Second Edition," by Michael Michalko
Pros: An incredible range of inspiring exercises with many suggestions and fascinating anecdotes Cons: Occasional confusions Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of 10 Speed Press. Michael Michalko’s “Thinkertoys” is aimed at businesspeople who want to stretch their…
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"Book Marketing from A-Z," Francine Silverman
I found this to be not only a highly informative and useful book, but also a fascinating read. I think it will be of great value to any writer looking for ways to sell a book, whether you’re self-published or you’ve published through more traditional means.
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"Starting an Online Business for Dummies," Greg Holden
This is handy material, and if you’re looking to start a business on the web I highly recommend getting the most recent edition of this book.
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Restaurant, Second Edition" by Howard Cannon
If I planned to open a restaurant I would read this book at least three times and make copious notes.