The definitive "how to" for anyone looking to start or grow a small or home-based business, from deciding whether or not you have what it takes, to building a successful and ethical business. In this book you'll learn to: develop your brand; network; handle difficult clients; create a marketing plan; and more! You'll also see contract and form samples, a resource directory and valuable information from other successful business owners that will encourage you to take the next step in your entrpreneurial adventure.
Lauren Hidden is a book editor and author's virtual assistant who, on the rare occasion she actually leaves her house, always takes her Kindle along. In business since 2003, Lauren has edited scores of books including many business books and memoirs with the occasional novel thrown in. With her author virtual assistant duties, she frequently assists self-published authors in handling all those little details that they would rather not do themselves.
Lauren is the past Marketing Director for the International Virtual Assistants Association, and enjoys traveling to conferences and meeting authors. She's even met a few celebrities along the way. Lauren is a certified Professional Virtual Authors Assistant and a certified Social Media Marketing Specialist.
Lauren lives in New Cumberland, PA, right across the river from Three Mile Island (TMI). When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two elementary-school-age sons. And of course, her favorite hobby is reading.
