Income and employment are essential no matter where you live. This becomes an even greater challenge when living independently or in a rural setting. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to start your own small business. Marketing your business by developing expertise in modern communications technologies gives you the power to achieve success and a sustainable life. * Identify Business Types, especially those with low start-up costs and that are suitable for the independent, rural lifestyle. * Marketing Strategies: Reaching Local and National Clients and Customers * Web and Print: Mastering the Basic Concepts of Layout and Design * The Power of Internet Video, Web 2.0 and Social Networking * Sales and Fundraising Campaigns, Learn These Skillsets: * Build a Basic Web Site from Start to Finish * Start Your Blog * How to set up Shopping Carts, PayPal, Credit Card Processing * Become a Better Photographer * Master the Basics of Video Production * How to Crank Out Brochures, Newsletters, Direct Mail, E-Blasts, Posters