Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works Today!

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Get expert advice on marketing, selling online, accounting, and moreall tailored to the current economic climatein this new, updated edition of the go-to resource for hopeful entrepreneurs.

Americas #1 small business expert is back with a brand-new, updated, and expanded edition of her essential handbook, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. Using her years of entrepreneurial experience, Melinda Emerson guides you through the process of opening your own business with step-by-step instructions for leading effectively, developing a winning marketing plan, setting a budget, and maintaining your business once its up and running. She also offers new strategies for social media techniques, customer engagement, selling online, and more.

This new edition of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months can help you build your business and invest your time (and money) where you need it most in order to succeed in todays market. With Emersons expert business advice, you can finally follow your dreams and be on your way to becoming your own boss!

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Best start-up book I ever read!

Alfred A. Edmond Jr., SVP/executive editor-at-large of Black Enterprise, The Successpert
Pay attention to Melinda Emerson. She is smart, concise, and on-point all the time. In Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, she provides great insight on things that are tough to navigate. She makes them easy to understand.

Marcus Lemonis, CNBCs The Profit
In Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Melinda Emerson has laid out a proven plan for business success. Follow her step-by-step guide to start your dream business.

Jon Gordon, eleven-time bestselling author of The Carpenter and The Power of Positive Leadership
With Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Melinda Emerson has created a comprehensive checklist for the first-time entrepreneur that is sure to save you thousands of dollars in lost time and lost revenue.

Jay Samit, bestselling author ofDisrupt You!andFuture Proofing You
This is a must-read for start-ups and existing entrepreneurs working through their digital pivot.

Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First and Get Different
This book provides a complete step-by-step approach to starting a successful business. Melinda Emerson doesnt leave anything out!Youll want to follow her prescriptive advice closely.

Steve Strauss, USA TODAY small business columnist
Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months has everything you need to launch or reinvent a small business. Melinda Emersons unique approach provides a step-by-step guide to buildthe business of your dreams.

Scott Jeffrey Miller, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everyone Deserves a Great Manager
Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is the book I wish I had when I decided to leave Corporate America and start my own business. Melinda Emerson helps entrepreneursask themselves the questions that will help them createthe financial freedom theyve been looking for.

Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo
Melinda Emerson has done it again!Become Your Own Boss in 12 Monthsis loaded with everything you need to know before you leave your 9 to 5 job behind and venture into business ownership. If youre ready to embrace the freedom of entrepreneurship, you need this excellent book!

Stephanie Chandler, author ofThe Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan
Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is a must-read for anyone looking to launch a new e-commerce or service business. Melinda Emersons step-by-step system will put you on the path to business success.

John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing andThe Ultimate Marketing Engine
Whether you are just getting started as an entrepreneur or you need a solid refresher to up your business game,Become Your Own Boss in 12 Monthsis the book for you. Itsoverflowing with the practical tips, advice, and specific action steps that will lead you from working for someone else to working for yourself. This is your time, and this book is the only guide you need!

Donna Maria Coles Johnson, president of Indie Business Network
What impresses me about the book is the basic questions it guides the reader throughquestions that enthusiastic new business owners fail to address until it is too late.Melinda Emerson knows what it takes to start a successful business!

Barry Moltz, small business expert
Whether you are getting ready to start a small business or looking for tips and information for building your existing brand and operating smarter, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months will become your invaluable go-to resource.

Rieva Lesonsky, small business expert, SmallBizDaily.com
The new content in Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months onhow to sell and market onlineis exactly what is needed to help business owners get started with e-commerce. Melinda has the experience, wisdom, and skill to move you from wannabe entrepreneur to flourishing entrepreneur.

Pamela Slim, author of Body of Work
Melinda Emerson has poured more than twenty years of her experience into this step-by-step guide to business success. Read this book and then use the advice. Youll be glad you did.

Ramon Ray, author of The Celebrity CEO
Melinda Emerson has poured her everything into this book. With more than twenty years of experience, her step-by-step guide to business success is both timeless and timely. Read this book, and then immediately use the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to build your business. This book is just that darn good!

John Lawson, e-commerce business expert
Melinda Emerson is the number one expert you need to follow if youre stepping into business ownership. Dont even think about going into business without reading this book. A step-by-step road map for success,Become Your Own Boss in 12 Monthspresents time-tested wisdom, thoughtful development, and strategic marketing know-how to convert any dreamer into a successful business owner.

Amy Franko, author of The Modern Seller

Author Bio

Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady, is one of Americas leading small business experts. Her expertise includes small business start-up, business development, and social media marketing. As CEO of MFE Consulting LLC, Melinda develops audio, video, and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure. She publishes a resource blog, SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com, and hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter called #Smallbizchat for emerging entrepreneurs. Forbes magazine named her one of the Top 20 Women for Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter. Melinda has been featured in The Washington Post, TheNew York Times,The Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise. She lives in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.