Self Counsel Press imprint: 135 books

The next generation will have more economic challenges, so parents will be under financial pressure to help them buy houses, start businesses and maintain a good standard of living. But there are many legal, financial and emotional pitfalls awaiting the uninformed and unprepared parental investor...

"Why don’t I just hire a damn publicist?” Nobody can sell the idea of your creation better than you. If you’re a performer, athlete, entrepreneur, charity, small business owner, or entertainer of any kind, Media Whore contains vital information forged from over 10,000 hours of experience....

Home security and safety are key personal concerns, but the protection business is rife with amateurs. This book is the definitive guide on how to successfully launch a security business to save you time, money and legal problems. It offers practical advice on how to develop business clientele, deal...

Do you dream of writingbooks for children? In addition to the expert advice author Marion Crook shared in earlier editions of Writing for Children and Young Adults, in this vibrant new edition, Crook explains some of the nuances and choices about the writing world online. As well, she revisits the...

This book presents an easier way to handle estate planning, which the author calls the family meeting way. holding a family meeting to plan an estate is usually the easiest method because it allows the family to talk openly about the issues, ask questions, and work together. Ensure your family plans...

The companion to Separation Agreement (forms kit) readers have been asking for! The Separation Guide is filled with practical steps for dealing with assets, finances, legal processes, and post-separation life planning when in the midst of separation. While mainly speaking from his experience as a...

Corporations and agencies outsource most of their copywriting and need copywriters more than ever today--including for Internet marketing. Most copywriters cannot keep up with the demand for their services, and many make between $50,000 and $150,000. Start & Run a Copywriting Business is your essential guide to getting started and prospering in an industry that offers subst

“You can't know how your business is doing until you record it.” Bookkeepers’ Boot Camp is the first book in the Numbers 101 for Small Business series. It shows small business owners the essentials of record keeping, and why it's crucial to a business’s success to track financial data. The...

If you are a Canadian interested in owning US property, Buying Real Estate in the US: The Concise Guide for Canadians will help you navigate the daunting legal and tax issues surrounding buying US real estate as a foreign buyer. This book will guide you on a safer, clearer, and more economical path...

Living in Canada is a privilege that many Americans enjoy. One of the benefits of living up north is not paying as much in taxes -- or is it? Legally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can collect taxes on US citizens no matter where they permanently reside. Even dual citizens or those who have lived...

Strong economies come and go. Your business shouldn't have to!You may have heard the statistic that nine of ten small businesses fail in the first five years of operation. Did you know that for those that make it to year six, an additional 90 percent will fail over the next five years? This means...

This book is a step-by-step guide for the IT professional working a high-stress job who dreams about moving out of the city, but still wants to make a living working with computers. It can be done! This is exactly what author John Deans did in 1999 when he left one of Houston's most successful IT...

Get a Grip on Your Business Numbers Financial Management 101: Get a Grip on Your Business Numbers is the second book in the Numbers 101 for Small Business series. This book covers business planning, from understanding financial statements to budgeting for advertising. Angie Mohr's easy-to-understand...

Entrepreneurs need to know how to measure the effectiveness of their operations, human resources and marketing in order to pinpoint inefficiencies and maximize profits. This book outlines all the ways to raise capital and then make it work for you! Many small business owners aren’t able to take...