"Succeeding as a Solopreneur" is a gem for aspiring entrepreneurs diving into the solo adventure. With clear, actionable advice, it equips beginners with the tools to navigate the journey, from crafting a business idea to conquering the challenges of self-employment. An essential read that empowers dreamers to thrive solo!

This book is quite a comprehensive guide for beginners in solepreneurship. This is the case when you are the only person driving your business, without a business partner. Sometimes this may sound impossible however it is doable depending on the size of a venture you may decide to undertake. There is a bunch of useful tools and some good advice in the book, practical applications and good action items. Overall can be a good starting point (event at the decision making stage) if this path is for you because there are good reasons for following this way or not.

I'm a little over a year and a half into freelancing and I'm always on the hunt for resources and systems to ensure that I'm doing everything I need to, by the book.

So I was super excited to come across this title on NetGalley. I was a little nervous, because most books for entrepreneurs that I have come across are about mindset entirely. And that's not what I wanted. I wanted a book that told me what I needed to do to make sure that I pay my taxes correctly.

And that's exactly what the author provides.

Yes, literally some guidelines on tax breaks from office supplies to retirement accounts, (all of which is followed up with the reminder to consult a tax professional for your specific situation), but also the different ways you can set up your business, how to know when you're ready to go full-time, how to determine your pricing and how to be confident about it.

There are actionable steps, which for someone who struggles to prioritize, are a godsend. And there's even an appendix with links to the recommended software and websites-some free, others not-to help you set up your business.

My only qualm with it is a me thing: I wish I had a physical copy so I could have highlighted and noted in the margins. Soooo, I'll be marking one up soon.

Highly recommend this one for anyone considering or starting their entrepreneurship journey, whether solo or with others!

I enjoy these types of books. This one especially was good for me. I think anyone would benefit by reading it.

Given that I’ve been thinking about how to expand my career options beyond the traditional tech job, when I saw Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth by Liz J. Steblay offered by NetGalley, it seemed very timely.

Overall, it was a quick read, and I definitely learned some stuff.

First, I do not know enough about running a business to know if I need to be an LLC, get a business license, or file for “doing business as”. I have some research to do! The book provided more questions than answers for me here.

Second, I am not sure if I’m ready to take the leap into being a solopreneur just yet, so I’m not giving up on my job search. Rather, I’d like to explore both in parallel.

I also need to learn way more about marketing, making a brand for myself, and start doing more networking.

Overall, Succeeding as a Solopreneur was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The author talks early on about defining herself as a consultant/entrepreneur, later flipping it, and then ultimately dropping consultant to become simply an entrepreneur. However, the work she does as an entrepreneur, to me, seems like consulting work. So, I spent a lot (too much) time wondering what the difference was, why it matters, and if this book was really for me.

Some of the book seems pretty relevant for anyone looking to work for themselves. Is self-employed the same as solopreneur? What about gig workers? It’s all still a little murky for me. And this is where I felt the book was a let-down. It wasn’t clear to me if I was included in the definition or not.

Also, she spends a lot of time on networking and selling yourself. But this, again, felt geared towards people working in a similar “consulting” line of work. If you are, for example, a website developer, or a graphic artist, how much does your LinkedIn profile photo really matter?

Rating: 2.5 out of 5.

Thanks to NetGalley and Greenleaf Book Group for an advance copy in exchange for sharing my opinions. All opinions in this review are my own.

We are getting ready to revamp a business we have. You can find many books on being a business person, but this one is helpful as there are anecdotes to us as examples. The advice was sound, and it wasn't so deep that you'll feel lost. I recommend this book.
Thank you to Greenleaf Book Group and NetGalley for an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

as a solooreneur myself it was interesting to read the advice and stories. It wasn't perfect but a good guide for someone starting out to get an understanding of what to do and how to do and more importantly, what not to do