Of all the list of small business ideas that I have seen, the Ideas Book is one of the best value for money. Written by award winning home based business owner Sophie Andrews, The Ideas Book, is split into two volumes and has over 175 business ideas that you can start from home.

Often the hardest part of going into business for yourself is deciding on the best business to start. The list of small business ideas is endless but how do you know which one will interest you day after day, month after month and year after year? Are you motivated and enthusiastic but unsure how, and where, to direct that energy.

Let's face it. Anyone can start a business. But if you are serious about succeeding then you will want to achieve more than just registering a business name and placing a few ads.

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The series of information packed e-Guides are designed to inspire you to consider the world of self employment. Whether you are looking to supplement your income or wanting to take the leap into becoming your own boss, these e-Guides compile hundreds of hours of research and provide invaluable insider tips and techniques to give you the best chance of success.

Great Job!!!! Really excellent and a great read Claire Brookes NSW

My thoughts on the Ideas Book

I purchased my own copy of Volume One as I don't believe in recommending a product that I have no personal knowledge of. The information has been well researched and the guides are very reasonably priced at only $19.95 (AUD).

In Volume #1 over 90 ideas for home businesses are featured. The author has profiled a range of businesses from arts and crafts, business support, care services, food related businesses, online businesses and more!

Each idea profiled includes a rundown of the approximate costs to get started, the skills required and an estimate of the earning potential.

I feel that some of the earning potential figures quoted may be a little on the conservative side. But that is a definate plus! It is much better to underestimate your income potential then it is to overestimate it.

As well as profiling over 90 business ideas, Sophie also talks about defining your business idea, researching your market and choosing your business structure.

Each page is broken up by pictures or tables. I feel that this is good for breaking up text, especially when reading large amounts of text on a screen. If downloading the book to read it later you may prefer to set your printer options to 'draft' so as to not use too much ink.

The verdict!

If you want to start your own business, these guides are a great starting point. Even if you've been in business before I guarantee that there are ideas here that you haven't thought of. I wish I'd had it when I was starting out.

At only $19.95 the book is one of the best value for money books on the internet that I have come across. It will save you hours of valuable research time.

If you are concerned that this book might be all padding and no oomph you will be very pleasantly surprised. Unlike a lot of e-books out there Sophie has done her research. She writes in a friendly conversational tone and the passion that she has for small business is evident in the 129 pages of volume #1.

For the mums out there, there is also another title available, 'Confessions of a mumprenuer' which showcases interviews with many successful business women.

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