How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) [Paperback]

Jan Melnik (Author)

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From the Back Cover

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based resume business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This comprehensive book contains all the necessary tools and success strategies you will need to launch and grow your business. Certified professional resume writer Jan Melnik, owner of a successful home-based resume service, shares her experience and down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based business. She will show you how to assess your personal skills, estimate your start-up costs, price your services, and stay profitable once you're in business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing techniques, her step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to understand. Certified professional resume writer and home-based business entrepreneur Jan Melnik has operated a highly successful resume, office support, and desktop publishing business since 1983.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762700688
• ISBN-13: 978-0762700684
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough in an easy to understand format!, July 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback)

I have re-checked this book out several times at the library and have learned a tremendous amount on starting my home business. I give Jan 100 thumbs up! She will be a great mentor in helping me reach my goal to run an office from my home. I only wish I had known about this book a few years ago. As soon as I can afford to purchase it, I will. I also want to subscribe to her newsletter. Great job, Jan!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have in Your Business Library, June 3, 2002

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"winterz" (Naperville, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback)

Being new to the business, I was pleasantly suprised at the wealth of information shared. This book is a staple item for those aspiring resume writers. This book reads like an encyclopedia and covers every aspect of the business from start to finish. It is by far, the best investment I could have made!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, But Still a Great Resource, November 11, 2009

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Teena L Rose - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback)

Certainly the publisher needs to be nudged on this one, as book updates typically have more to do with the publisher than the book author. There was a time when resume writing as a profession was less popular, but with the changes in the job-search landscape and the influx in professionals shifting to resume writing (i.e. recruiters), it would probably be wise that the publisher initiate an update.

Much of what J. Melnik writes in the book still holds value to anyone considering the start-up of a resume-writing business. It's a book I've had on my shelf for a number of years, and I still reference at times. When it was updated to a second edition, however, the Internet was in infancy so keep in mind that the book does lack details about this facet of business operation ... so, I don't reference it for a refresher on the latest techniques for business promotions using social media, blogs, and the like.

Overall, I still think "How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business" does still hold a significant amount of value, making it an ideal resource to anyone considering a resume business start-up.

Regards,
Teena Rose
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