Turn your talent into a business : a guide to earning a living from your hobby

Everyone has a talent, and there's never been a better time to turn your talent into turnover. Written in plain English, this book, by small business guru Emma Jones, takes you step-by-step through the process, and is also packed with case studies and top tips from people who have successfully made the leap. Produced in partnership with Country Living Magazine, this book is for anyone who has a passion, skill or hobby and an interest in turning it into a business. You will discover how to: - Make sales beyond your friends and family - Promote your brand and become well known - Register your company and manage your finances - Embrace technology to save you time and money - Convey a professional image both online and off - Create a support network and work with partners Above all, it shows you how to make money from doing what you love! Introduction; Foreword; Who is this book for?; Contributors; Chapter One: Making the move from hobby to business; Coming up with an idea; Chapter Two: I'M OFF; Business plan; Business plan template; Chapter Three: The must-dos registering the company and protecting your brand; Register the company; Protect the brand; Household admin; Chapter Four: Create the perfect work environment & top tech tips; Setting up with it; Creating the perfect work environment; Chapter Five: Starting on a budget and basic financial planning; Starting on a budget; Managing your money; Funding. 880-01 Chapter Six: SellingSell, sell, sell!; Selling into physical stores; Selling online; Handmade marketplaces; Look at me!; Sales via your own site; Blogging; Your own website; E-commerce tools; Chapter Seven: Make some noise!; Getting known; Enter awards; Host an event; Attend trade shows; Become an expert; Online promotion; The power of social media; Measure the results; Chapter Eight: Putting on a professional face; First impressions count; Chapter Nine: Happy customers and a balanced business a recipe for success; Attract customers back; Keep the business in balance. Everyone has a talent, and there's never been a better time to turn your talent into turnover. Written in plain English, this book, by small business guru Emma Jones, takes you step-by-step through the process, and is also packed with case studies and top tips from people who have successfully made the leap. Produced in partnership with "Country Living Magazine", this book is for anyone who has a passion, skill or hobby and an interest in turning it into a business. You will discover how to: make sales beyond your friends and family; promote your brand and become well known; register your company and manage your finances; embrace technology to save you time and money; convey a professional image both online and off; and, create a support network and work with partners. Above all, it shows you how to make money from doing what you love Suitable for those who have a passion, skill or hobby and an interest in turning it into a business, this title lets them discover how to: make sales beyond your friends and family; promote your brand and become well known; register your company and manage your finances; and, create a support network and work with partners. Takes you step-by-step through the process of turning your talent into turnover. This title helps you to discover how to: make sales beyond your friends and family; promote your brand and become well known; register your company and manage your finances; embrace technology to save you time and money; and, more. Emma Jones. At Head Of Cover Title: Country Living Magazine.