Synopsis Turning your passion, or passions, into a profitable business takes planning, research, commitment, an honest assessment of your life and your abilities, and a realistic assessment of what the market needs and wants – and is willing to pay … Continue reading →

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3 Questions To Help You Discover Your Passion

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis How to start the questioning and exploration process that will help you discover your passion. Here are three basic questions that I believe you should ask yourself to help you start your journey to discovering your life’s passion. What … Continue reading →

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10 More Small-Business Start-Up Mistakes To Avoid

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis Although mistakes made can be our greatest teacher, they can be time-consuming and costly. So here I share with you my hard-earned experiences and insights that I gained from creating and building my small business. What You Will Learn … Continue reading →

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10 More Cons Of Self-Publishing: Or Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

10 More Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You Synopsis Here are ten more reasons that explain why self-publishing might not be the right thing for you to get into when you are trying to publish your new … Continue reading →

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10 Great Reasons To Self-Publish Now

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis Here are ten fantastic reasons that explain why self-publishing is a great business to get into. Now, more than ever before, self-publishing can be a fascinating and profitable way to improve your career, your bank account, your self-esteem, and … Continue reading →

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10 Cons Of Self-Publishing: Or Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

10 Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You Synopsis The odds against becoming a successful self-publisher can seem daunting. But, if you’re really serious about seeing yourself in print, and using your writing to help as many people … Continue reading →

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Jump-Start Your Self-Publishing Business In 10 Steps

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

10 Steps To Self-Publishing Your First Book Synopsis These ten steps will help you painlessly jump-start your new self-publishing business. Although most of these steps are not difficult to accomplish, I believe that they’ll help you quickly lay the foundation … Continue reading →

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Writing a One-Page Business Plan: 5 Questions a Self-Publisher Must Ask

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Updated February 8, 2023 Subtitle Without a plan, you and your book will flounder, and success will elude you Synopsis Whether you are about to self-publish your first book or start a micro-niche publishing company, you must have a business … Continue reading →

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7 Tips To Working With Your Spouse As A Business Partner

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis Here’s a list that my wife Michele and I have created to share with other married business partner couples. We have been learning and practicing how to be good marriage partners, business partners, and writing partners, for the last 31+ … Continue reading →

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The 10 Reasons That Convinced Me To Become A Self-Publisher

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Updated December 10, 2022 Synopsis Here I share with you my favorite reasons for becoming a self-publisher. As I see it, self-publishing can be a great way to enhance your current career and business, but it can, with a lot … Continue reading →

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10 Small-Business Start-Up Mistakes To Avoid

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis What are some of the common mistakes small businesses make when starting out? Here’s a list of what I believe are some common mistakes that should be avoided in order to help ensure a small business’s long-term success. What … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Use Your Job To Prepare For Your Own Business

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis How you can use your time, experiences, and connections on your current job to greatly improve your chances of success as a new business owner and as a self-published author. What You Will Learn 1. You will learn how … Continue reading →

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10 Signs That You Are NOT Ready To Self-Publish

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Synopsis Are you really ready – not just your manuscript, but you – to self-publish? Here’s a list of the ten most important things you must consider before getting into self-publishing. What You Will Learn 1. You will learn the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Science Of Getting Rich

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

I grew up having thoughts and feelings for just about every idea and concept in Wattles’ book. But it took several years as a business man, and as a family man, to finally bring them all together in my own mind. Only then did I realize that I had been, since my early teens, using vision, purpose, faith, and gratitude, to help me build wealth, success, and happiness. Continue reading →

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