Maire Loughran, who built her jewelry making business from the ground floor up, writes and lectures on the topic of how to start a home-based business. She also acts as a mentor to other new, jewelry making start-ups. Loughran is a member of the American Craft Council, Society of American Silversmiths, and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. In addition, she is the Arts/Crafts Business guide at About.com and the Feature Jewelry Writer at Suite101.com. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

• All How to Start a Home-Based Business books include: 1. The scope of the business2. Self assessment: is this business right for you?3. Writing a business plan4. Managing the Money: Accounting and bookkeeping information you need to run a financially healthy business5. Ethical, legal, and licensing issues6. Marketing best bests7. Internet strategy8. As your business grows: stay small, expand, or sell