Elaine Pofeldt
Elaine Pofeldt is an acclaimed journalist and author of the book The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want. This inspiring book gives guidance on how to become financially successful as a self-employed freelancer or entrepreneur. It provides a comprehensive look at how to start, run, and grow a business that allows for maximum autonomy and freedom.
Pofeldt has long experience in business-focused writing and editing, beginning in the 1990s as editor-in-chief of Tomorrow, online magazine covering innovation, technology, and the new economy. In 1999 she joined Fortune Small Business, where she served as editor-in-chief until 2004. As editor-in-chief, she produced award-winning journalism on small business topics, which continue to be thought of as among the magazine’s best work. Her work has been featured in Money Magazine, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
In 2012 she started her own business, providing consulting and content services to small businesses. To develop her entrepreneurial skills and expertise, she experimented with a wide range of business models, such as book writing, freelancing, day tours, workshops, corporate consulting, and podcasting. This invaluable experience provides a wealth of insight that is readily shared in The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business.
Written as a guidebook for aspiring entrepreneurs, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business provides a thorough overview of the business landscape and expert advice on the wide range of topics that are essential for starting and running a successful business. After examining the legal and tax elements of launching a business, the book moves on to discuss marketing and sales, customer service, and key success strategies. Chapters with practical advice on bookkeeping, technology, and digital tools are also included to help readers become equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful.
Unique to the book is its focus on replicable financial success through innovation. In her book, Pofeldt encourages readers to explore ideas and find a system that works for their specific financial needs and desired lifestyle. With profiles of inspiring entrepreneurs and case studies on a variety of industries, the book serves as a roadmap to developing the skills necessary to become a profitable and successful business owner.
Although The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business was written with the self-employed in mind, it is applicable to a wide range of business owners and entrepreneurs. Its methodic analysis of the entrepreneurial process and step-by-step guide makes it an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to start, maintain, and grow a business.
Elaine Pofeldt has written a comprehensive and informative book that serves as an indispensable guide for the self-employed, freelancers, entrepreneurs and business owners. With its wealth of knowledge and ideas, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business provides an invaluable source of insight that can help lead to financial success and self-determination.