Starting an Internet-Based Business
Starting an Internet-Based Business, or...
How I Made it Happen In My Midlife
I didn't make the transition from full-time work in medical advertising to a freelance/coaching lifestyle without help (see my Friends and Advisors page).
There are a few specific resources that really helped to accelerate my progress. Here they are. You don't need to be a coach to capitalize on them; other types of Internet-based business can use some of the sameresources that I used to get going. Here they are.
You can learn more about Debbie and small business marketing at:
www.10stepmarketing.com 
Debbie has also created a program called 6-figure Work at Home Moms (WHAMS). You can access it at:
http://www.debbielachusa.com
Andrea J Lee and her Multiple Streams of Coaching Income 'Dream' Team have really opened my eyes as to how to structure my coaching products and services in a way that I can make money and have meaning in my life. When I read Andrea's book, I knew that I had to implement her ideas. My virtual assistant, Jenny, is part of my 'Dream' team, via Andrea's affilation with Victoria Business Solutions. 
Access the gateway to Andrea's many concepts and tools at:
www.andreajlee.com
Read the Multiple Streams of Coaching Income Books: 
How lucky I was to attend the New Jersey Professional Coaches Association meeting at which Deborah Gallant, internet savvy entrepreneur coach, spoke. She focused on making the most of your internet presence, followed by a short description of her web site building programs. Just when I needed it!
You can learn more about Deborah's LifeWorks Catalyst coaching at:
www.deborahgallant.com
Check out her Web site building programs at:
www.webpowertools.com
Getting Started in Personal and Executive Coaching: How to Create a Thriving Practice
I discovered Stephen's e-book How to create an Information Product in 30 Days on one of his Web sites:
www.todaysleadership.com
Several other books have been helpful, too.
One of the first books I read that made me realize that a shift to full-time coaching would be possible: 
My Wellcoaches Mastermind caoch, Lori Boothroyd told me about Milana Leshinsky.
