As a work at home mom, I’ve found that some reference books are absolutely vital to my success. When I’m away from internet access, the books still have the information I need to keep me on track. There are answers to a little bit of everything, and that’s always a good thing.
Which books are a must-have for your bookshelf?
Mompreneurs Online: Using the Internet for Work at Home Success by Patricia Cobe and Ellen Parlapiano.
This book focuses strongly on the internet as a tool for making money, and especially pushes websites. For those who are computer savvy to begin with, this book has lots of helpful tips. For those who aren’t computer savvy, there are other options out there for you…
Home Based Businesses for Dummies, written by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, and Peter Economy.
In the great tradition of the Dummies books, this one lives up to the reputation by talking about everything – and I do mean everything – about starting up your own home-based business. The tips and tricks listed throughout the book are surprisingly helpful shortcuts, and though it doesn’t focus exclusively on internet as a work at home tool, it does set a firm groundwork for the beginner.
Also look into: Small Business for Dummies, Starting an Online Business for Dummies, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business.
The Stay-at-Home Mom’s Guide to Making Money From Home by Liz Folger.
If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve found it with this book. Hearing the success stories of those who are successful at the home-based business game is just as important as knowing how to obtain that success for yourself.
The Entrepreneurial Parent: How to Earn Your Living and Still Enjoy Your Family, Your Work and Your Life by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, and Lisa Roberts.
Loaded with facts and real-life answers to situations that can make even the most seasoned work-at-home mom want to tear out her hair, this is one of the hottest books for stay-at-home moms. One of the best parts of the book is the in-depth study of insurance options for the self-employed.
If you don’t have any of these books on your bookshelf, they are great places to start!
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