Cashing out to the countryside is one of the biggest trends of the decade. Country Bound comes to the rescue as the most comprehensive book of its kind that shows how to prosper in paradise.
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Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Aimed at "countrypreneurs" and others, this is a useful guide to making a living in a rural setting. The authors, marketing and writing consultants, traded in an urban life style for one in rural Colorado. Starting with suggestions on how to choose a region, they also point out lifestyle differences to consider. The meat of the book is its consideration of employment. The Rosses offer extensive suggestions on researching a new or existing business, buying a franchise, becoming a consultant, job hunting, and telecommuting. They also discuss financing methods and marketing ideas. The book includes addresses for obtaining information. The authors' upbeat style makes the transition from dream to reality seem possible for anyone. Unlike Les and Carol Scher's Finding and Buying Your Place in the Country ( LJ 6/15/92. 3d rev. ed.), they emphasize making a living. However, taken together, these two books should ensure success for anyone planning a personal exodus to the country.
- Cheryl Childress, Roanoke Cty. P.L., Va.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Cheryl Childress, Roanoke Cty. P.L., Va.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
A business book as well as a lifestyle guide. -- Nation's Business
A one-of-a-kind book showing disgruntled urbanites how to turn avocational pastimes into regular paychecks; telecommute to their existing jobs; set up an 'information age' home-based business; buy an existing rural enterprise; or create their dream job in the country. -- The Midwest Book Review
Includes criteria for selection and steps for investigating potential places to live, the logistics of moving, adapting to small-town life, social activities, business opportunities such as franchising or professional practices, home-based employment or entrepreneurial possibilities, and job hunting in small-town and rural markets . . . helpful maps, charts, and graphs are also included. -- Booklist
More than a guide to changing careers, Country Bound! is about radically remaking your entire life in small town U.S.A. Well thought through and jam-packed with specific resources, helpful information and useful advice. Don't leave your current lifestyle without it. -- Small Press Magazine
Positively crammed with practical tips and a whole list of lists - of tax rates, what to look for in scoping out a house or potential home-town, and more. Buy it for the check lists alone. -- Mother Earth News
The Rosses show you in their wonderfully readable Country Bound! how to live where you want and how to make that dream work for you. I recommend the concept and the book without reservation. If our country was built on freedom, the Rosses' book is the road map to your own personal freedom. -- Jay Conrad Levinson, Author of 555 Ways to Earn Extra Money, Earning Money Without a Job, and Guerrilla Marketing
A one-of-a-kind book showing disgruntled urbanites how to turn avocational pastimes into regular paychecks; telecommute to their existing jobs; set up an 'information age' home-based business; buy an existing rural enterprise; or create their dream job in the country. -- The Midwest Book Review
Includes criteria for selection and steps for investigating potential places to live, the logistics of moving, adapting to small-town life, social activities, business opportunities such as franchising or professional practices, home-based employment or entrepreneurial possibilities, and job hunting in small-town and rural markets . . . helpful maps, charts, and graphs are also included. -- Booklist
More than a guide to changing careers, Country Bound! is about radically remaking your entire life in small town U.S.A. Well thought through and jam-packed with specific resources, helpful information and useful advice. Don't leave your current lifestyle without it. -- Small Press Magazine
Positively crammed with practical tips and a whole list of lists - of tax rates, what to look for in scoping out a house or potential home-town, and more. Buy it for the check lists alone. -- Mother Earth News
The Rosses show you in their wonderfully readable Country Bound! how to live where you want and how to make that dream work for you. I recommend the concept and the book without reservation. If our country was built on freedom, the Rosses' book is the road map to your own personal freedom. -- Jay Conrad Levinson, Author of 555 Ways to Earn Extra Money, Earning Money Without a Job, and Guerrilla Marketing
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Marilyn Ross is a self-publishing pioneer. Over the last three decades, she has helped thousands of authors sell millions of books through About Books, Inc., the company she and former husband Tom founded in 1977 and have since sold. Then Marilyn turned her energies toward championing authors, professionals, and small presses by founding Self-Publishing Resources.
Marilyn, an internationally acclaimed self-publishing authority, has been noted and quoted in U.S. News & World Report, Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Writer's Digest, Bottom Line Personal, John Naisbitt's Trend Letter, Investor's Business Daily, Rocky Mountain News, the Denver Post, San Diego Union, Chicago Daily Herald, Phoenix Gazette, the New York Times, Newsweek, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among others. Entrepreneur magazine dubbed Marilyn a "trend tracker." Additionally, she has appeared on scores of radio and TV shows, including NPR's All Things Considered.
In 1996, Marilyn and Tom Ross launched an international nonprofit trade association for self-publishers, small presses, and assertive authors. Although they are no longer involved, under their leadership the Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN) became the second largest such organization in the world.
She brings her invigorating style to her best-selling books The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing (5th edition now out), Jump Start Your Book Sales, and Shameless Marketing for Brazen Hussies. This energetic woman not only helps authors successfully write, publish, and market their own books and information products--she has written and self-published fifteen books of her own. Following the "success formula" she espouses, five of the books have been sold to major trade publishers.
Singled out for the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame, she is also listed in numerous Who's Who directories. Marilyn has intimate knowledge of the joys and frustrations of being an author. Writing and publishing conference planners often call upon her as a speaker.
She divides her time between helping clients, dancing, enjoying nature, gardening, volunteering, spiritual study, travel, being playful, and nurturing her many friends. Contact her at marilyn@MarilynRoss.com.
Marilyn, an internationally acclaimed self-publishing authority, has been noted and quoted in U.S. News & World Report, Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Writer's Digest, Bottom Line Personal, John Naisbitt's Trend Letter, Investor's Business Daily, Rocky Mountain News, the Denver Post, San Diego Union, Chicago Daily Herald, Phoenix Gazette, the New York Times, Newsweek, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among others. Entrepreneur magazine dubbed Marilyn a "trend tracker." Additionally, she has appeared on scores of radio and TV shows, including NPR's All Things Considered.
In 1996, Marilyn and Tom Ross launched an international nonprofit trade association for self-publishers, small presses, and assertive authors. Although they are no longer involved, under their leadership the Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN) became the second largest such organization in the world.
She brings her invigorating style to her best-selling books The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing (5th edition now out), Jump Start Your Book Sales, and Shameless Marketing for Brazen Hussies. This energetic woman not only helps authors successfully write, publish, and market their own books and information products--she has written and self-published fifteen books of her own. Following the "success formula" she espouses, five of the books have been sold to major trade publishers.
Singled out for the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame, she is also listed in numerous Who's Who directories. Marilyn has intimate knowledge of the joys and frustrations of being an author. Writing and publishing conference planners often call upon her as a speaker.
She divides her time between helping clients, dancing, enjoying nature, gardening, volunteering, spiritual study, travel, being playful, and nurturing her many friends. Contact her at marilyn@MarilynRoss.com.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Detailed, realistic insights for aspiring country dwellers,
By A Customer
This review is from: Country Bound!: Trading Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams (Paperback)
If you have been dreaming of moving to the country, but don't know if you can really do it successfully, Country Bound! is a great resource. The Rosses lay all their personal experience on the line, frankly and comprehensively. They help you ask yourself the "nitty-gritty" questions that you MUST consider before making such a big life change. The book's separate sections on lifestyle and business considerations help you break down the decision into manageable pieces. The many quizzes and activities are fun as well as eye-opening, and the writing style makes it a quick, enjoyable read. One reading may not be enough, however! There's so much good information here, you will want to review many sections over and over!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A view of the future,
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This review is from: Country Bound!: Trading Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams (Paperback)
This book is a classic for all of us who are looking for a change of pace and a better way of life. With the Virtual Office a reality, we can work virtually anywhere, so why not choose the pastoral life? We refer our readers who harbor such dreams to this book again and again. Sarah Edwards, author The Practical Dreamer's Handbook.
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The best of it's kind,
By Christo "montxsuz" (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Country Bound!: Trading Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams (Paperback)
This is the best book of it's kind that I have read - out of about 5 or so. Written in 1997, the authors considered the Internet and telecommuting as well. And it is nearly as relevant to Australia (where I find myself) as to the USA. Easy to read, it contains many useful hints, tables, and resources. Valuable questionaires and lists. What you should and what you shouldn't. What you need, and what you don't. Even so, we also had a "First Try". But nothing ventured is nothing learned.
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