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When the economy collapses into recession (or worse), men who have learned a variety of construction and household repair skills for everything from roofing to plumbing to glazing will find themselves laid off from their regular jobs with bleak prospects of re-hiring elsewhere. But there is one tremendous possibility that is open to all, that of self-employment as a handyman. In “The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy”, A William ‘Bill’ Benitez draws upon his personal and professional experience of 30 years in owning and operating a one-man business as a carpenter and handyman, and 20 years as a cabinet/furniture maker, to take readers through s superbly organized approach to starting up their own handyman operation. Every aspect is covered from recruiting customers, to pricing jobs, to getting paid, to expanding skill sets, to using the Internet, to accounting and taxes, and a great deal more. Practical and ‘user friendly’, “The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy” truly lives up to the promise of its title and should be considered essential reading for anyone seeking to setting themselves up to do a profitable business in these unprofitable times.

Dear Bill,

I recently purchased your "Starting a Woodworking Business"book and I would like to make some comments please.

Having been a part-time woodworker for almost 30 yrs, I had always wanted to start my own business but was never really quite sure about how to go about it. Your book describes the process in a clear, concise manner while at the same time advising of the potential pitfalls. This has helped me to go into my business with my eyes wide open. I especially like the simplified woodworking concept and will adapt some of my methods to this style in an effort to be more productive.

I also like the fact that you personally respond to emails. There are other products on the net that seem to be run by autoresponders, not humans!

I will be pleased to offer a personal testimonial should the need ever arise.

Thank you Bill. Kind regards.

Neil Rogers, Australia.

Hello Bill,

Your book entitled "Starting and Operating A Woodworking Business" is very comprehensive. You did an amazing job writing it! It answered every question I could possibly ask about my woodworking business. I recommend "Starting and Operating A Woodworking Business" to anyone in this business! As part of my ongoing mission to find the best tools to run my woodworking business, this is without a doubt at the top of my list.

Chris Looney, Hardwood Technology

Custom Cabinets & Woodworking

A New Hero Is Born

Lottie is my kind of people. A real person. Caring, smart, savvy. She may be only a kid, but she's a great role model for anybody. And she has the most interesting, sometimes kind of scary, adventures. And she meets weird people, funny people, wacky people, serious people. Sometimes she gets herself in a pickle, but she always rises to the occasion and figures out how to get out of it. She doesn't reject the kindness of strangers either. 

More than anything, Lottie is saturated with decency. She's doesn't have to be in control all the time. She can be vulnerable. She can be hurt. But she likes herself no matter what. And she likes people. All people. If you liked A Wrinkle in Time, you'll like Lottie's Adventures as well. 

DAW, Austin, Texas
 

It's an exciting thriller that makes you want to keep on reading.

Adam Lubbers, age 12
 

What a refreshing plot. All of the characters are so believable. Lottie seems like someone that you have known who lives across town, down the street, or maybe even your next door neighbor. We need more stories like this one that show just how important family connections are. The older and younger generations connect in such a loving way as Lottie showed so much compassion for someone not of her race or gender. How awesome! There are lots of readers, young and old, who will find this and intriguing tale.

Wanda Hasley, Retired Teacher

Peace and Healing For The World Using Altars was an adventure of gratitude. As I journeyed through the author’s experiences, I saw how she processed her life experiences through the creation of each altar. The symbols in each altar reflected the pathway that the author used to change the mundane into sacred as she experienced each relationship in her life. She also demonstrates how each person in her sacred space is honored as reflections of Goddess energy. Most importantly, she uses a variety of symbols and materials to express Goddess energy in the earth.

Lazetta Church, M.A., Writer, Artist, International Speaker

Dripping Springs, Texas

Lucretia’s insightful book has inspired me to create a shrine to family and friends, one that reminds me of the joy of life and the positive vibes I can send out to everyone. Thank you and many blessings on your endeavors.

John Fry, Engineer
Driftwood, Texas

Upon beginning Peace and Healing for the World Using Altars, I began to respond deeply to Lucretia's words. In the nurturing environment of Thyme and Dough in Dripping Springs, TX, (which she mentions in her credits), I spoke into the air around me, affirming YES. Having worked with her in years previous, I already appreciate her clear and compassionate communication as well as her healing guidance. Through entering her home environments I know her visual acuity and remember beautiful jewelry (personal power necklaces) created for me and others, and the ceremony she skillfully creates, the energy she brings to each endeavor. She is passionate about her life's work.

This book will be a balm and an entrance for some, a welcoming back home for others. To each of us who pick up and open these pages, the mystery of life–it's very heart–unfolds as palms opening toward us.

Barbara Clubb, Artist and Teacher

Driftwood, Texas

“This important book is concerned with the direction that moderm societies have taken with the alienation of citizens of the world; the division between and within all cultures that the inhabitants of the planet are experiencing. War, violence, and agression are a result.

Irie Glajar, a teacher, explains that we are all one, and that until we perceive the unity and connected-ness of our Universe, we will not succeed as a species. He ends with a letter to Presidents and terrorists proposing a “World Unity Conference for Heads of States,” with the sole purpose of discussing the unity of all things. Irie had captured the essence of the causes, and a solution to the problems that the world currently faces.”

Don Switlick
Austin Community Group Coordinator
Institute of Noetic Science

This is one of the most thought provoking books that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It weaves historical facts into a world fabric that backs up the beautiful theory of “WE ARE ALL ONE.” We need a million of these books delivered to our world leaders so that we can all get on the same page. It truly is an intelligent and enjoyable read.

David R. H. Walker
Creative Director and Author

Review by The Midwest Book Review – 6/6/10

In just 192 pages, A. William Benitez takes the reader through a comprehensive do-it-yourself course on transforming woodworking from a creative and practical hobby to a flourishing and successful business enterprise. Thoroughly ‘user friendly’, “Woodworking Business: Start Quickly and Operate Successfully; An Expert Woodworker Reveals The Keys To Succeeding In The Woodworking Business” covers every aspect of becoming a woodworking entrepreneur beginning with meeting local business regulations; calculating project costs; contracts and forms; recruiting customers (especially with a shoe-string marketing budget); utilizing a web site as a 24-hour showroom; dealing with the IRS; accounting and taxes; and building up a ‘brand name’ recognition for your work and your company. Practical, superbly organized and presented, “Woodworking Business” should be considered mandatory reading for anyone seeking to establish their woodworking pastime into a full-fledge and profitable business.

Micah Andrew, Reviewer

From Midwest Book Review

We Are All One: The End Of All Worries

Starting and Operating A Woodworking Business