It is also crucial that your ordering information is clear. Wouldn't it be a tragedy if someone got all way through your web site, but then didn't buy your product because they were confused by your ordering page? Believe me, this happens all time. Make sure that everything is easy to understand. Your quantity and price sections, mailing information section and credit card information section should all be simple and logical. It's also a good idea to have an order recap function so people are sure their order was understood before they send off their credit card number. Finish off with an order confirmation, and people will be much more at ease with their purchase.

And finally we come to spelling, grammar and punctuation. I could write pages and pages on this subject, but then you'd probably stop reading. Grammar is a tricky subject. No one likes to think that they use bad grammar, but even most educated people can slip up. Pay very close attention when writing your web copy. You can't rely on spell check and grammar check to do it for you.

When you've finished writing your site, set your copy aside for an hour or two, then read it again. You'll be surprised at errors you missed first time. After you've proofread your document, have someone else look it over, preferably someone with a good eye for such things. If you don't have anyone you can go to, contact a professional editor, or if you can't afford an editor, ask an English teacher. You might find one willing to read your work for a few bucks, and you might even make a friend in process.

A well written web site is crucial to making sales. If people can't understand your site, they won't buy your product. It's as simple as that. So put in a little extra effort, and watch your returns multiply. There's money to be made out there if you just know how to do it.

The book continues in this massive information manner throughout. Additional chapters tackle accounting methods (cash, accrual or hybrid), explaining how each works, what IRS rules are concerning accounting methods and which may be best for you.

Allowable deductions are also covered in detail. One chapter is completely devoted to Transportation deductions and another explains most common other business deductions such as computers, books, magazines, meals, insurance and retirement plans.

One chapter explains how sale of your home plays into your home office tax reports, another details payment of state, local, self employment and social security taxes, and another even tells you which records you should keep and for how long.

Throughout book, explanations are given as to which IRS forms need to be filled out for which purposes. Carter even devotes one entire chapter to explaining Form 8829 (Expenses for business use of your home) line by line. At end of book he also provides a comprehensive example of a married couple: What their income was and from where, how they reported their income and deductions and so on. Included with example are all forms, filled in, that this couple submitted to IRS for that year.

Every single chapter in this book includes a Notes section at end. The notes' section is an annotated reference list that tells you where to find government laws and codes, free publications, court cases cited in book and more. This information alone is a goldmine of reference material. In addition, there are breakout boxes speckled throughout book to provide working examples of major points being made.

In summary, this book provides an extremely detailed look at legal and monetary side of running a business from your home. It provides a wealth of information on its own, and expands on that to provide comprehensive reference materials for anyone that wants or needs them.

Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5) Pros: You don't have to have a PhD to understand it Cons: Some of information can be overwhelming, especially when references to various IRS form numbers are given. Considering complexity of topic however, author did an excellent job. Recommended: Highly Office Shelf: Reference Availablility: In Stores Now - Check Amazon Price

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