Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based mail order business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your business. Author Georganne Fiumara shares her experiences and advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based mail order business. She shows you how to assess your personal skills, estimate your start-up costs, choose the right products, and stay profitable once you are in business. From painless business planning to achieving success in cyberspace, her step-by-step methods are practical, easy to understand, and will put you on the path to building your own home-based business. Learn all about: Buying the Right Office Equipment Setting Pricing Policies Establishing Your Daily Schedule Getting Paid Taking Your Business Online Finding Your Target Market Accepting Credit Cards Use these special features and workbook pages: Common Questions and Answers Profiles of Successful Businesses Start-up Worksheets Sample Press Release Direct Mail Checklist Glossary of Mail Order Terminology Internet Glossary Extensive Resource Listing.