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Start Your Own Fashion Accessories Business
by Entrepreneur PressA billion-dollar industry, fashion accessories offer a world of business possibilities for stylish entrepreneurs like you! From jewelry and handbags to scarves and hats, Entrepreneur covers the hottest accessories businesses within the flourishing fashion industry. Learn how to create and sell your own accessories, buy wholesale accessories for resale, or establish your own online or traditional store! Providing insider advice, tips, and tricks along the way, our expert fashionistas take you step by step and show you how to discover your specialty, establish your business, set up your home workshop and office, manage your finances, and much more! Choose from popular fashion accessory niches- handcrafted jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves, and hats Discover the right sales avenue for your products Outfit your home workshop and office with the right tools and supplies Partner with retailers and designers to boost brand recognition Efficiently manage inventory and supplies for easy order fulfillment Boost profits by expanding and cross-marketing your product line And more Turn your passion for fashion into a successful business today!
Start Your Own Florist Shop and Other Floral Businesses
by Entrepreneur PressValentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays . . . with so many occasions appropriate for flowers, a florist shop is an enticing business to start. If you have a love for everything green and a desire to forge your own path, starting a floral business is ideal for you. Perfect your floral-arranging and customer service skills with a traditional florist shop; brighten others' days with an office plant-care service; or encourage creativity with a pick-your-own-flowers establishment. This guide gives you advice on everything you need to start out right, including: Selecting the right type of floral business Finding flower wholesalers and growers Anticipating demand and stocking the most popular flowers Caring for your flowers Stocking profitable sidelines, like greeting cards and balloons And more! With the essential information inside, you'll be turning greenery into greenbacks in no time.
Start Your Own Food Truck Business
by Entrepreneur PressAt over a billion dollars, the food industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs to turn their passion into a thriving business. From hot dog wagons to "bustaurants," Entrepreneur uncovers the startup ins and outs of today's most on-the-rise and affordable food trend, mobile food. From gourmet food to all-American basics, the experts at Entrepreneur present the delicious startup details behind the "food truck" businesses. Led by our experts and armed with priceless insight and advice from practicing business owners, startup entrepreneurs learn how to find their food niche, follow important rules of conducting business on the road, outfit their moving kitchen, meet safety and sanitation requirements, and much more. Plus, practicing experts share their recipes, shopping lists, favorite equipment buys and more. From choosing a business vehicle to franchising and everything in between, this startup guide covers it all-and then some.
Start Your Own Food Truck Business
by Rich Mintzer The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaStart Your Own Food Truck Business and Satisfy Your Hunger for SuccessAt over a billion dollars, the mobile food industry is enjoying more publicity and notoriety than ever before. Catering to a new generation of foodies looking for quick and unique specialties, the mobile food business is booming with new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you.From gourmet food to all-American basics and hot dog wagons to bustaurants, our experts give you the delicious details behind starting and running a successful mobile food business.This guide covers:Six of the hottest mobile food options: food carts, concession trailers, kiosks, standard and gourmet trucks, mobile catering, and bustaurantsIdentifying the perfect foodie niche and customer baseCreating menu items that save time, money, and space in the kitchenFinding a profitable location, time and time againAttracting new and loyal customers with social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterManaging daily operations, costs, and setting pricesLicenses, codes, regulations, parking, and other considerationsPlus, gain recipes, shopping lists, favorite equipment buys and more from practicing food truck entrepreneurs.From choosing a vehicle to franchising and everything in between, learn what you need to know to get your business moving toward success!
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business and More
by Entrepreneur PressAre you ready to free yourself from commuter traffic, office hours and boring writing projects? Then it's time to take your writing career into your own hands-and start your professional freelance writing business! One of the fastest and least expensive homebased businesses to start, the business of freelance writing lets you turn your writing talent into professional independence-set your own hours, choose your own projects and take charge of your income! This complete guide arms you with all you need to know to not only start your freelance writing business but to make sure it's a success. Learn how to: Start your business instantly and for little money Operate your business using freelance business basics and rules Choose your writing niche Use your writing expertise to advertise and find clients Increase your income by improving your writing skills and expanding your client base Start your freelance writing business today-and begin earning income tomorrow!
Start Your Own Freight Brokerage Business
by Entrepreneur Press Jacquelyn LynnLooking to start a business and turn a profit in a very short time? Then becoming a freight broker is likely for you!The experts at Entrepreneur lay out a step-by-step approach to starting a freight brokerage business, showing aspiring entrepreneurs how to establish a business, define services, find reliable carriers, set rates, and more. Requiring no special training or knowledge of the shipping industry, this guide provides real life examples, sound business advice, and priceless tips on creating a successful company in this billion-dollar industry.
Start Your Own Freight Brokerage Business
by Entrepreneur PressLooking for an easy-to-start business that can turn a profit in a very short time? As a freight broker, you can make good money, right from your home, matching carriers with shippers for a fee. It's a very easy business to start, requiring no special training or knowledge of the shipping industry needed. Let our experts help you get going! Taking you step by step, the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to start a freight brokerage business, from industry overview to day-to-day operations. Learn basic requirements for getting your business off the ground, how to create business partnerships, avenues to successfully market your services, how to prepare for and avoid common problems, and much more. Our experts provide real-life examples, sound business advice and priceless tips to put you on your way to startup success! Learn how to: Establish your business Define your services Find reliable carriers Set rates and commissions Choose the right avenues for marketing your services Hire a support staff And more Find success in freight-join this billion-dollar industry today!
Start Your Own Gift Basket Business and More
by Entrepreneur PressDo you have an eye for complementary colors and patterns? Are you known for your creative ideas or your unique way of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary? Your artistic eye and resourcefulness may be the perfect foundation for a very lucrative career in gift baskets! A booming market, gift baskets are the most convenient yet thoughtful way for busy corporations to thank clients, for on-the-go families to send holiday wishes, or for real estate agents welcoming new homeowners -the occasions are endless. This hands-on guide takes you step by step into the trendy world of specialty gifts and shows you how to establish and launch your own full- and part-time gift basket business right from your home. Plus, Entrepreneur has scoured the field to interview experts who provide from-the-trenches examples, advice and tips to help you avoid common mistakes and get on your way to success! Learn how to: Set up your business with minimal startup investment Buy low-cost materials and supplies Develop your product list Build valuable relationships with suppliers Effectively market yourself and capture new clients Price your product Manage operations A world of possibilities and big profits awaits! Get started today!
Start Your Own Grant Writing Business
by Entrepreneur PressThis second edition reveals how to prepare foundation, federal and corporate grant applications and includes a comprehensive directory of major funders' contact information. It then offers readers cutting-edge business advice on setting up and registering a grant-seeking business and marketing themselves as savvy grant seekers. It covers current trends in grant seeking, topics that are on the radar of most funders and cutting edge application strategies. It also offers strategies for the online application process: using effective subject lines, searching for funders online and filling online budget forms. It's divided into four sections: the art of the grant proposal, prospect research, starting and marketing a grant writing business and maximizing one's chances of winning a grant.
Start Your Own Graphic Design Business
by Entrepreneur PressIt's time to make your mark in the world of graphic design. There's no doubt you've imagined it-placing your name and logo on business cards, taking creative control and being your own boss. Why not turn your fantasy into reality? Whether you want to start a part-time graphic design business, a full-time operation or build a substantial company with a full staff of graphic designers, everything you need to get started is at your fingertips. Learn the basic requirements, startup costs, day-to-day operations and even what to do when things don't go as planned. Industry experts and successful graphic designers share what they've learned and give you the motivation and priceless tips and tricks to help you reach success. Learn how to: Discover your market and their needs Choose a business environment that works for you Create a business brand that gets noticed Write a marketing plan that captures clients and creates referrals Develop profitable client relationships Set your fees Boost profits by expanding your specialty or your business Combine your creativity with Entrepreneur's expert advice-and design your own successful graphic design business today!
Start Your Own Green Business
by Entrepreneur PressDo you have a go green or go home attitude? If so, you've got the right outlook for today's business world. Discover how to establish your business as a green business-starting at the ground level, and starting now! From helping you explore environmentally-friendly opportunities to choosing eco-friendly means of production, our experts take you step by step, and show you how to protect our planet while building your business. Learn business basics with a green twist including financing, office setup, day-to-day operations and so much more! Discover your business and your green competitive edge Create a sustainable business model-no matter what business you choose Get funding from green lenders Manage your company's carbon footprint Incorporate practical and innovative, earth-friendly solutions at every stage Establish an environmentally responsible business culture Use effective marketing to capture customers and keep them coming back And more Plus, gain innovative insights, ideas, and concepts from 22 successful green businesses! Take the high road to success-start your green business today!
Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa
by Entrepreneur Press Eileen Figure SandlinPersonal care, newfound energy, and a revitalized appearance remain invaluable commodities among consumers. Learn the ins and outs of starting a successful business in one of today's hottest industries: salons and day spas.From laying the groundwork and establishing yourself in the marketplace to holding a grand opening and developing service policies, this step-by-step guide takes you from big-picture plans to day-to-day dealings in your new spa and salon. Plus, gain insight, advice, and tips from interviews with practicing hair salon and day spa owners.
Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa
by Entrepreneur PressIf running your own salon sounds like a dream come true, then stop thinking and start styling! Trendy hair, newfound energy and a revitalized appearance remain invaluable commodities no matter what ups and downs await the economy. Personal care is a phenomenal growth industry, so why not be the one to claim the wealth? From big-picture plans to day-to-day dealings our experts cover it all! Learn how to lay the groundwork, establish yourself in the marketplace, set up shop, develop service policies, and more. Get an insider's perspective from beauty industry practitioners and experts who offer tips, advice and examples. Plus, take advantage of included resources and worksheets to help you get up and running right away! Learn how to: Choose the best venue for your services Set up shop with cutting-edge salon equipment Price your offerings Attract your ideal clientele Create a support staff who help you succeed Market yourself and get the word out Create beneficial partnerships and relationships with vendors Plan for future growth And more Beauty is one of today's hottest industries, allow our experts to show you the ins and outs and help you find success-starting today!
Start Your Own Home Inspection Service
by Entrepreneur PressHandy Around the House? Turn That Talent Into a Lucrative Business! Home inspections have become standard for a large percentage of the seven million homes bought each year. This presents a huge market for professional inspectors. As a home inspector, you can earn $500 - $800 a day examining the interior and exterior of a home and giving potential home-buyers your professional, informed opinion. Learn everything you need to know to get started in this booming field. Industry experts reveal their tips and advice on: Current typical startup costs for low-end and high-end businesses Inspection equipment you'll need Whether to operate from home or an office How to keep records, manage your finances and stay ahead of your tax liability How to advertise and promote your business to find clients Market sectors you can't afford to overlook If you have construction experience or are simply handy around the house, a home inspection service is the business for you.
Start Your Own Import/Export Business
by Entrepreneur Magazine Krista TurnerImporting and exporting are trillion-dollar industries - but that doesn't mean they're just for big business. In fact, small businesses make up about 96 percent of this field. Get your share of an ever-expanding economy with the essential advice in this top-selling guide.As a successful import/export agent, you can net a healthy six-figure income by matching buyers and sellers from around the globe, right from your own home. This book is loaded with valuable insights and practical advice for tapping into highly lucrative global markets. You'll learn every aspect of the startup process, including: Choosing the most profitable goods to buy and sell Setting up and maintaining a trade route Using the internet to simplify your transactions How the government can help you find products and customers Essential trade law information to keep your business in compliance How to choose a customs broker The latest government policies Proven methods for finding contacts in the Unites States and abroadTricks of the trade from successful importers/exporters and hundreds of valuable resources help you become a player in the lucrative world of international exchange.
Start Your Own Import/Export Business
by Entrepreneur Magazine Krista TurnerImporting and exporting are trillion-dollar industries - but that doesn't mean they're just for big business. In fact, small businesses make up about 96 percent of this field. Get your share of an ever-expanding economy with the essential advice in this top-selling guide.As a successful import/export agent, you can net a healthy six-figure income by matching buyers and sellers from around the globe, right from your own home. This book is loaded with valuable insights and practical advice for tapping into highly lucrative global markets. You'll learn every aspect of the startup process, including: Choosing the most profitable goods to buy and sell Setting up and maintaining a trade route Using the internet to simplify your transactions How the government can help you find products and customers Essential trade law information to keep your business in compliance How to choose a customs broker The latest government policies Proven methods for finding contacts in the Unites States and abroadTricks of the trade from successful importers/exporters and hundreds of valuable resources help you become a player in the lucrative world of international exchange.s covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits.
Start Your Own Information Consultant Business
by Entrepreneur PressMany businesspeople need critical information but don't know where to find it. Sure, it's readily available on the Internet, but most businesspeople don't have the time or staff to wade through a million Web pages searching for hard-to-find information. That's where the information consultant comes in. If you're a whiz at tracking down information online or in libraries, databases or government archives, why not use your skills to start your own information consultant business? This step-by-step guide shows you how to become an information consultant and make big money helping corporations, institutions and even other small businesses answer questions about industry trends, developments, mergers, markets and other topics. This book provides all the tools you need to start, run and grow your own profitable business, including: Tips on identifying markets, establishing pricing and promoting your business Cost-cutting ideas, common mistakes to avoid and lists of helpful resources Useful sample forms, checklists and work sheets to guide you through every aspect of the startup process Secrets for quickly finding valuable Web sites that most people don't know about Tricks for distinguishing reliable information resources from bogus ones
Start Your Own Information Marketing Business
by Entrepreneur Press Robert SkrobBreaking down the information marketing world from A to Z, the undisputed info marketing expert offers professional strategies to set up a successful information marketing business. These businesses are easy to start, can be run from home, don't require any employees, need little cash outlay, can be run part-time, and can produce millions of dollars a year. Readers learn everything they need to jump into this lucrative field, creating an entirely new business that gives them added income or replaces their current salary entirely.
Start Your Own Information Marketing Business
by Entrepreneur PressA six-figure income from information? Yes! It sounds easy because it is. You've got information that millions of others are looking for and now you can learn how to package, price and sell it. The experts at Entrepreneur take you step by step, jumpstarting your thinking about your area of expertise and showing you how to convert it into a high-demand information product. Following the example set by today's most successful information marketers, you learn the ins and outs of running your own information marketing business using proven strategies and effective marketing techniques. Whether looking for a side business or a full-time venture-information marketing is a flexible, lucrative business that you can start any time, and everything you need is right here. Choose from a wide range of information products or discover what information you already have to sell Capture the perfect market-one that is looking for your product Determine your selling price Learn from real-life success stories Get started right away with a listing of dozens of information-marketing resources and vendors Everything you need to know to create your own information product is already inside you. Now, let Entrepreneur help you turn it into big profits!
Start Your Own Kid Focused Business and More
by Entrepreneur PressAre you inventive? Fun? Have you been called a kid at heart? If so, let us introduce you to an up-and-coming, fresh-faced market with unbelievable purchasing power-meet today's kids! An ever-growing market, kids offer a world of business possibilities for inspired entrepreneurs like you! From party planning and gift products to cooking classes and clothing, Entrepreneur covers the hottest businesses within the flourishing kid-focused industry. Providing insider advice, tips and tricks along the way, our experts take you step by step and show you how to discover your specialty, legally and financially establish your business, manage day-to-day operations and so much more! Learn how to: Discover your specialty within one of five hot areas of interest-party planning, cooking classes, gift and bath products, plus-sized clothing, educational toys and games Choose the best location and sales avenues to effectively reach your consumers Efficiently manage inventory and supplies for easy order fulfillment Create a support staff who help you succeed Use effective marketing and advertising tools to gain exposure and get the word out Build positive customer and vendor relationships Plan for future growth Kids are spending record amounts of their own money-grab your share of this multi-billion-dollar market today!
Start Your Own Lawn Care or Landscaping Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success
by Cheryl Kimball The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaThe latest edition of Start Your Own Lawn Care and Landscaping Business introduces readers to the evergreen business of outdoor beautification and maintenance.A hot industry, lawn care and landscaping business is growing in the following sectors: 65 percent single family residential, 23 percent commercial/industrial, with revenue from services breaking down as follows: 42 percent maintenance, 19 percent design/build, 13 percent lawn care, 6 percent tree care, 6 percent snow removal, and 6 percent irrigation. The fastest growing services were maintenance and design/build. According to the Lawn and Landscape survey, the average company employs 15 people year-round, has $1 million in revenues and has a net profit of 10 percent.
Start Your Own Lawncare and Landscaping Business
by Entrepreneur PressSuccessful landscapers and lawn care professionals reveal their secrets to success in this $20 billion industry. With all the homes, business parks, apartment complexes, shopping malls and hospitals that need landscaping, you can tailor your services and create your dream job. Your business can range from the simple-mowing and edging lawns, raking leaves and clipping hedges-to applying chemicals and fertilizer, trimming and shaping trees, designing landscapes and more. Learn everything you need to know, including: How to find customers What equipment you'll need How to hire and manage employees Record keeping and accounting Where to find working capital How to calculate job estimates And more If you love working outdoors, you owe it to yourself to buy this step-by-step guide and start building your own successful lawn care or landscaping business.
Start Your Own Mail Order Business
by Entrepreneur PressYour Complete Package for Success-Signed, Sealed and Delivered! Busy families no longer need to take the time to run to the mall and shop for the perfect item. They simply click their mouse and have their treasures delivered from any corner of the country right to their doorstep. Shopping has never been so convenient and the opportunity for starting and running a successful mail order business has never been so great! If you want to work from home, running a lucrative business that costs little to start and requires no specialized skills, mail order may be for you. Working from a kitchen table, you can take orders, process payments and dispatch shipments picked up by a parcel service from a remote warehouse run by yet another vendor. This exclusive guide to mail order takes you step by step covering every aspect of startup and operations, including hard-won advice and helpful hints from successful mail order entrepreneurs. Learn how to: Stay on top of market and industry trends Choose products that sell Set your pricing and other policies Fulfill orders Build an internet presence Create a winning catalog or brochure Choose a high-response mailing list Use the best resources and tools in the industry With the boom in online shopping, mail order businesses are more profitable than ever, and Entrepreneur gives you everything you need to get started. Don't wait! Start your mail order business today!
Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service
by Entrepreneur Press Charlene DavisLow startup requirements make this a great homebased business!As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's a multi-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through the paper avalanche.With expert advice from medical claims billing professionals and the latest industry information you'll learn everything you need to know to get into this perfect starter business including: Researching the market Calculating startup and operating costs Finding clients Getting referrals Demystifying medical jargon Dealing with insurance carriers Telecommuting options and online work Professional networkingStartup requirements and costs are minimal, opening the door for anyone to get started in this lucrative field.
Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service
by Entrepreneur PressAs insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's an $18-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through the paper avalanche. With expert advice from medical claims billing professionals and the latest industry information you'll learn everything you need to know to get into this perfect starter business including: Researching the market Calculating startup and operating costs Finding clients Getting referrals Demystifying medical jargon Dealing with insurance carriers Telecommuting options and online work Professional networking Startup requirements and costs are minimal, opening the door for anyone to get started in this lucrative field.