The review boxes are very helpful in making the reader aware of capital and special challenges right off the bat. But just because a particular opportunity isn’t for you, keep reading- every page has several cool nuggets of information. The insets serve to break up the text nicely, making this book very easy to read.

With the government pouring billions into the green economy, there are a myriad of ways to get a business off the ground. Dr. Croston has provided 75 good ideas. Maybe green really is the new black.

The way Ms. Shepard organizes the book makes it very easy to follow and utilize. She takes the reader systematically through the processes of selecting a business, setting up a home office, making a business plan, finance options and advertising. I found the chapter on self-evaluation to be a valuable tool. In this chapter, Ms. Shepard has the reader ask themselves the hard questions to determine if they are truly ready to start their own business and to find out what direction would be the best to take. This aspect of the book shows that it is not a scheme to become a millionaire overnight. Instead, this publication is a serious guidebook shows the reader their strengths and weaknesses. In turn, the book provides the reader with resources to strengthen their skills if they need to.

I feel that this book is not just a guide to starting a business, but also one that is a reference in order to keep a home based business on track. Finally there is a book that gives the aspiring entrepreneur helpful and practical advice in plain straightforward language.