In this age of corporate take over after corporate take over, job security isn't something that people take for granted anymore. In fact, more and more people are deciding that it's just as risky to stay with a company than to strike out on their own. With The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Business at Home, Second Edition you get expert, savvy advice on how to make that leap into a home-based startup with ease. This book contains information on launching your business online and how ecommerce isn't the wave of the future--it's now things are being done right now--electing the perfect venture, getting customers and keeping them, and much more.
Barbara Weltman is an attorney, prolific author, and a trusted professional advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day and monthly e-newsletter Big Ideas for Small Business at BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com. She has been named one of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers five years in a row and has won numerous awards for her blog.
While informative, this book is severely out of date. I wouldn't recommend it for more than a quick perusal to get the basics. Otherwise, find a newer source.