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Start Your Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget: 12 Lessons on Becoming a Young Entrepreneur When You are Broke!
by Felecia Hatcher-PearsonYou don't need millions of dollars to get your business idea off the ground, but you do need to START, with what you have and where you probably are financially-on a Ramen Noodle budget! Think about it: Ramen Noodles are one of the cheapest meals on the planet, but when you get creative and add ingredients you have at your fingertips, you can transform it from an inexpensive meal from your college "glory days" into a "grown-up" gourmet meal. So, if you can get creative with Ramen Noodles, you can get creative with limited resources and overcome any roadblocks to starting your own business. You know you have what it takes to launch a startup. It's time to harness that gritty scrappiness, tap into your network to gather the resources you need to launch your business, and stand out-even with limited funds.Start Your Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget will show you how to:Leverage your limited resources and create your own opportunitiesSet unrealistic goals, with 5 key strategies-including when and why your goals should self-destruct!"Steal from celebrities" and become a media darling-and get tons of free press and social media mentionsDig deep, create a unique niche, and become a major disruptorStart the business you've been dreaming about!Nothing in this book is dry and boring because the secret is in the sauce. The quick-reading, highly informative chapters include such fun titles as"Carpe Noodle" (focuses on doing daily tasks that scare the crap out of you)"Stretching the Noodle" (how to uncover and leverage the resources around you so that you can grow with limited funding)"Beware of the Drunken Noodle" (how to escape the research trap so you can get straight to experimenting and testing your idea)"No One Wants a Boring Noodle" (get comfortable with being uncomfortable, build a niche, create an experience, and get the media fawning over your business!)"Every Noodle Has a Story" (craft a compelling story that engages)AND MORE!Everything you need to get your business going on that Ramen Noodle Budget!
Start Your F.I.R.E.: Financial Independence Retire Early
by Dylin Redling Allison TomAchieve early retirement through financial independence with the F.I.R.E. planLiving your best life someday starts with saving smarter for retirement. Start Your F.I.R.E.: A Modern Guide to Early Retirement can help by giving you the most direct approach to success and security. It's a perfect addition to what you're probably already doing, including a 401(k), Roth IRA, or even a basic savings account.Featuring customizable principles and in-depth insights, this all-in-one retirement plan delivers a clear, concise path to financial freedom through smart spending, low-risk investing, creating multiple incomes, and maximizing savings. Ultimately, this guide can help you take control of your career, your finances, and your life, so you can reach your goals with confidence.Start Your F.I.R.E.: A Modern Guide to Early Retirement includes:Expert advice—Get firsthand insider experience from an author team who have made F.I.R.E. a reality.Essential tips—Get clear, concise answers to your most burning questions about early retirement planning.Helpful tools—Learn how to leverage expense spreadsheets, savings rate tables, and asset allocation charts.Online features—Bonus materials, such as an editable tracking sheet for monthly expenses and a shopping list with resource links.Financial independence and early retirement are within reach—with the F.I.R.E. approach.
Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide To Becoming A Sustainable 21st Century Farmer
by Forrest Pritchard Ellen PolishukA totally modern, all-purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustainable farming Do you dream of starting your own farm but wonder where to begin? Or do you already have a farm but wish to become more sustainable to compete in today’s market? Start Your Farm, the first comprehensive business guide of its kind, covers these essential questions and more: Why be a farmer in the 21st century? Do you have what it takes? What does sustainable really mean, and how can a small (as little as one acre) to midsize farm survive alongside commodity-scale agriculture? How do you access education, land, and other needs with limited capital? How can you reap an actual profit, including a return on land investment? How do you build connections with employees, colleagues, and customers? At the end of the day, how do you measure success? (Hint: Cash your lifestyle paycheck.) More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it’s well within reach—and there’s no greater satisfaction under the sun!
Start Your New Job Succsessfully in a Week: Teach Yourself
by Christine HarveySunday: Starting afreshMonday: Your new bossTuesday: Your new colleaguesWednesday: Your new teamThursday: Your new customersFriday: Your first daySaturday: Your first month
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
by Entrepreneur PressDo you dream of spending the day working on your favorite craft? Would you like to make money in the process? If you're ready to take your crafting to the next level, your favorite hobby can become a fun, lucrative, homebased business. Hundreds of thousands of working artisans earn their entire income from the crafts they produce-selling on eBay, at their own online stores, in retail stores, at carts and kiosks, or at craft shows and street fairs. With this expert advice, you can become one of them. This comprehensive guide is packed with useful information from crafts professionals and dozens of resources, such as helpful organizations, publications, software and websites. It covers all aspects of a crafts business: Exploring the market and choosing a profitable niche Setting up a workshop that's conducive to business success Making your products available in retail stores, carts and kiosks, craft shows and other local markets Selling your products on eBay, Half.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and other global online marketplaces Advertising and promotion to get the word out about your crafts Record keeping, taxes, accounting and other business essentials
Start Your Own Automobile Detailing Business
by Entrepreneur PressFueled by people's passion for cars, the automobile detailing industry has been on the fast track for more than a decade. With only a moderate investment, a flexible work schedule and the possibility for huge profit, now is a great time to jump in the driver's seat and set out on the road to success. Packed with essential tools and tips, industry experts introduce you to the most popular detailing operations, then take you step by step from gathering your pit crew to learning the latest tools of the trade. In addition to getting a behind-the-wheel look at day-to-day operations, get immediate access to a wealth of information, including: Easy-to-understand descriptions of the three types of detailing operations: mobile, express and site-based A comprehensive resource listing of organizations, suppliers, government agencies and industry professionals Practical work sheets to help calculate costs, keep track of expenditures and stay organized Detailed instructions on marketing and generating new business including building your own website A detailed look at the newest tools of the trade, latest software and office equipment
Start Your Own Bar and Club
by Entrepreneur Magazine Liane CassavoyAn updated edition of the fifth best-selling book of the successful Startup Series, Start Your Own Bar and Club is a comprehensive guide that shows aspiring entrepreneurs how to create the perfect blend of passion and profits within the bar industry. Updated with the latest industry trends, news, and resources, readers learn about the hottest bar and club opportunities including sports bars, night clubs, neighborhood bars, wine bars, and more. The experts at Entrepreneur take aspiring business owners step-by-step through start-up basics including scouting locations, researching their market, and licensing requirements. Eager entrepreneurs learn first-hand from industry experts how to research their market, design an attractive atmosphere, create policies and procedures, woo their patrons and keep them coming back. Also covered is the latest equipment such as new cash register systems and HDTVs, and expanded information on the Special Occupancy Tax, liquor liability insurance, and third-party liability insurance.
Start Your Own Bar and Club
by Entrepreneur PressAre you interested in being the toast of the town, the life of the party-and a successful entrepreneur? Do you dream of designing a fun-filled atmosphere to house friends, family, and other patrons? If so, then the bar/club industry may be for you! Detailing today's hottest bar/club opportunities, including sports bars, night clubs, neighborhood bars, and more, our experts take you step by step, from scouting locations and licensing requirements to creating policies and attracting loyal customers. Use worksheets, checklists, and resource lists to streamline your startup, and efficiently manage day-to-day operations. Plus, gain priceless insight, advice, and tips from already successful bar/club entrepreneurs! Learn how to: Research your target market Find the perfect location Hire a knowledgeable staff Navigate the red tape that accompanies serving alcohol and food Understand the logistics of inventory and equipping your bar Compete with other bars and nightlife venues Keep your clients entertained-and keep them coming back And much more! Start today, and cheers to your success tomorrow!
Start Your Own Bed and Breakfast
by Entrepreneur PressDo you dream of escaping the rat race by becoming the proprietor of your own bed and breakfast inn? The lure of leaving the 9-to5 grind behind to live, work and play in a beautiful home nestled in a resort setting is a powerful one.When you can spend your days puttering about in the kitchen or garden, meeting new people, entertaining guests in a lavish and enviable setting, and collect and income while you're at it, who wouldn't leap at the chance? This guide, based on the experiences of scores of successful B&B operators, will tell you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality in an industry that has experienced 15% growth over the last five years. We give you the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips and tricks to successful B&B innkeeping. Secrets such as: Finding the right location Buying property Licensing Setting pricing policies Promoting the business Hiring good people Using the internet for marketing Whether you have a spare bedroom or are looking for a small inn, this guide can help you earn a comfortable income by welcoming a steady stream of new friends into your home.
Start Your Own Blogging Business
by Jason R. Rich Entrepreneur MagazineFully revised with new and expanded chapters, Start Your Own Blogging Business delivers the perfect startup guide for online enthusiasts. Providing valuable updates such as the latest forms of blogging including Twitter/micro-blogging, mobile blogging, and video blogging, the experts at Entrepreneur lead aspiring bloggers from planning and publishing their blog to promoting themselves and turning a profit. Also included are an appendix with Ten Proven Ways to Promote your Blog and How to Avoid the Most Common Blogging Mistakes, and a new chapter on creating creating original content to attract new and continuous followers, as well as updated interviews, insight, examples, and tips. Entrepreneurs are presented with new content ideas, fresh ways to promote their blogs, new techniques for generating revenue, and priceless advice from successful bloggers of today.
Start Your Own Blogging Business
by Entrepreneur PressBlog's are still one of the internet's fastest-growing phenomena - and one of the best and easiest ways to make money online. Packed with the latest blog tools, tricks, and up-and-coming trends, this fully revised edition teaches you the ins and outs of creating an eye-catching blog that captures millions of eyeballs and reaps huge financial rewards-all within hours and with little to no financial investment! We'll reveal: The latest forms of blogging including Twitter/micro-blogging, mobile blogging, and video blogging. How you can make money as a YouTube partner and develop a YouTube Channel 10 proven ways to promote your blog How to avoid the most common blogging mistakes Priceless advice from successful bloggers for maximizing profits. How to create new and original content to attract new followers Now you can create your own incredible platform to showcase your thoughts, knowledge, expertise and opinions to millions of web surfers and make money doing it!
Start Your Own Business
by Inc The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaTap into more than 30 years of small business expertise as you embark on the most game-changing journey of your life - your new business. This unmatched guide - the best-selling business startup book of all time - offers critical startup essentials and a current, comprehensive view of what it takes to survive the crucial first three years, giving your exactly what you need to survive and succeed. Plus, you'll get advice and insight from experts and practicing entrepreneurs, all offering common-sense approaches and solutions to a wide range of challenges. Pin point your target market Uncover creative financing for startup and growth Use online resources to streamline your business plan Learn the secrets of successful marketing Discover digital and social media tools and how to use them Take advantage of hundreds of resources Receive vital forms, worksheets and checklists From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners have trusted Entrepreneur to point them in the right direction. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners, and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
Start Your Own Business In A Week: How To Be An Entrepreneur In Seven Simple Steps
by Kevin DuncanSunday: Get started with realistic goals and a detailed business plan, and do your market researchMonday: Learn strategies for building a network of contacts and how to handle meetingsTuesday: Learn how to get the product or service right and increase your marginWednesday: Choose the most effective ways to communicate with customers and prepare useful marketing materialsThursday: Market yourself and your business and learn how to cut the jargon and describe what you do in 30 secondsFriday: Motivate yourself to work hard and ignore distractions and make a good impression as the face of your businessSaturday: Avoid difficulties and problems through using personal planning and business planning tripwires
Start Your Own Business In A Week: How To Be An Entrepreneur In Seven Simple Steps
by Kevin DuncanSunday: Get started with realistic goals and a detailed business plan, and do your market researchMonday: Learn strategies for building a network of contacts and how to handle meetingsTuesday: Learn how to get the product or service right and increase your marginWednesday: Choose the most effective ways to communicate with customers and prepare useful marketing materialsThursday: Market yourself and your business and learn how to cut the jargon and describe what you do in 30 secondsFriday: Motivate yourself to work hard and ignore distractions and make a good impression as the face of your businessSaturday: Avoid difficulties and problems through using personal planning and business planning tripwires
Start Your Own Business on eBay
by Entrepreneur PresseBay has changed the way the world shops. Here's your chance to get in on this retail phenomenon-it's simple and inexpensive to get started. All you need is a computer and a product (or service) people want, and you're well on your way to reaching eBay's hundreds of millions of customers. You can sell almost anything on eBay, from the familiar to the exotic. And you can do it any time of the day or night, making this a great business to start part time. Newly revised and updated with the latest eBay tools and features, this book puts you on the fast track to your own eBay business. You'll learn: Hot tips for attracting interested customers and high bids The latest online marketing strategies The most profitable items to sell online How to spot trends and discover the next hot items Insider secrets from successful eBay entrepreneurs The vital keys to eBay success How to use eBay's ProStores, Trading Assistants, Trading Posts and more to put you a step ahead of your competition More than 750,000 people make a living on eBay. Use this step-by-step guide, and you could become the next eBay PowerSeller!
Start Your Own Business, Sixth Edition
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, IncTapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff at Entrepreneur Media takes today's entrepreneurs beyond opening their doors and through the first three years of ownership. This revised edition features amended chapters on choosing a business, adding partners, getting funded, and managing the business structure and employees, and also includes help understanding the latest tax and healthcare reform information and legalities.
Start Your Own Business: Flash
by Vera Hughes David WellerThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Start Your Own Business is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to getting your business off the ground.. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover how to give a new business the best chance of success. TURN PASSION INTO PROFIT BALANCE WORK AND HOME LIFE GET ORGANIZED MANAGE FINANCES ENJOY INDEPENDENCE
Start Your Own Business: Flash
by Vera Hughes David WellerThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Start Your Own Business is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to getting your business off the ground.. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover how to give a new business the best chance of success. TURN PASSION INTO PROFIT BALANCE WORK AND HOME LIFE GET ORGANIZED MANAGE FINANCES ENJOY INDEPENDENCE
Start Your Own Business: The Only Start-Up Book You'll Ever Need (Fifth Edition)
by Entrepreneur Press StaffTap into more than 30 years of small business expertise as you embark on the most game-changing journey of your life - your new business. This unmatched guide - the best-selling business startup book of all time - offers critical startup essentials and a current, comprehensive view of what it takes to survive the crucial first three years, giving your exactly what you need to survive and succeed. Plus, you'll get advice and insight from experts and practicing entrepreneurs, all offering common-sense approaches and solutions to a wide range of challenges. * Pin point your target market * Uncover creative financing for startup and growth * Use online resources to streamline your business plan * Learn the secrets of successful marketing * Discover digital and social media tools and how to use them * Take advantage of hundreds of resources * Receive vital forms, worksheets and checklists From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners have trusted Entrepreneur to point them in the right direction. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners, and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
Start Your Own Business: The Only Startup Book You'll Ever Need
by The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaBe Your Own Boss Whether you're looking to earn extra money or are ready to grow a side hustle into a real business, this fully updated 2021 Edition of this book is your first step toward entrepreneurship. <p><p>Now in its 8th edition, this timely business bible presents covers how to plan, market, and maximize profits during your first three years. more than 40 years of experience and advice shared on Entrepreneur.com and in Entrepreneur magazine, with guidance and inspiration from successful business owners, business and financial experts, marketers, and thriving entrepreneurs, the book uncovers what you need to know before launching your startup, securing financing and venture capital, positioning and marketing your new idea, and growing your business from startup to household name. <p><p>Learn how to: - Avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business - Define and research your ideal audience - Test ideas in the real world before going to market - Propose and win funding from venture capitalists, government programs, and banks - Evaluate locations and whether a co-working space is a right move - Run successful Facebook and Google ads as part of your marketing campaign - Use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media - Cover your bases when you hire and manage employees
Start Your Own Car Wash and More
by Entrepreneur PressAmericans love their cars. They spend billions of dollars to maintain them-and this tender loving care includes keeping them spick-and-span. With no inventory and no costly labor, a car wash is one of the most stable and profitable businesses you can start. In this book, industry experts walk you through the four most popular types of car washes-full-service, in-bay automatic, exterior conveyer and self-service-and reveal the pros and cons of each. No matter what type you choose, you'll get essential advice on: Writing a business plan and getting financing Setting up an environmentally friendly car wash Hiring the best employees Purchasing the newest washing equipment Creative marketing and advertising techniques And more! Valuable industry information, hundreds of essential resources and time-tested business tactics put you on the road to success.
Start Your Own Child-Care Service
by Entrepreneur PressDo you enjoy working with children? Would you like to help lighten the load on busy moms and dads? With more and more parents needing help to care for their children, the market for child-care services is exploding. Whether you want to start a family-style child-care center in your home, a large center at a commercial site, or a niche business like child transportation, this guide can help you get started. Follow our experts as they take you step by step through the child-care industry, basic requirements and startup costs, day-to-day operations and so much more! Plus, gain priceless insight and tips from successful child-care service owners including how to conduct parent interviews, manage children's records and more. Learn how to: Discover your service offering within three common areas of interest-in-home center, commercial center, and child transportation services Establish hours, services, and policies Equip your center or vehicle to meet safety and health standards Create admission procedures including parent interviews and record requests Set and revise rates Create a support staff who will help you succeed Build referrals and get the word out Rewarding for you and for the kids you care for-get started today!
Start Your Own Child-Care Service: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Jacquelyn Lynn<p>Start your own child-care service and get paid to care for kids! <p>As the number of working parents grows the number of children who need quality childcare grows along with it. That need is creating a tremendous entrepreneurial opportunity for people who love children and want to build a business caring for them. This guide has the latest trends, facts, and figures, along with an updated list of resources to help you create a stable and enriching environment for child development, as well as a sound and profitable business. <p>Learn how to: <p> <li>Choose the type of child care program and services to offer <li>Acquire the right licensing, permits, insurance protection, and state-specific child care licensing <li>Analyze the market, asses the needs of the community, and match services to fit those needs <li>Find the right location, or decide to operate from home <li>Comply with safety regulations and child-care provisions of the Disabilities Act <li>Consider zoning laws, space requirements, and legal determinations of offsite properties <li>Calculate startup costs, get funded, manage finances, create a business plan, and account for the day-to-day operating costs <li>Stay competitive in the market with low-cost marketing tactics <li>Find, hire, and keep good employees</li> </p>
Start Your Own Cleaning Service
by Jacquelyn Lynn Entrepreneur MagazineIf it can get dirty, chances are people will pay to have it cleaned. Houses, carpets, upholstery, windows . . . the list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, creating a huge market for cleaning service startups. Updated with the latest industry and market information, including the impact of technology and new specialty niches, this new edition provides eager entrepreneurs with all the information they need to become a squeaky-clean success.The experts at Entrepreneur share everything aspiring entrepreneurs need to know to start three of the most in-demand cleaning businesses: residential maid service, commercial janitorial service, and carpet/upholstery cleaning. Included are current statistics and trend forecasts, the ins and outs of finding customers, new ideas for hiring and training employees, up-to-date legal, tax, and insurance requirements, tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and surefire tips for growing a business. Other support includes answers to frequently asked questions and access to an appendix of additional resources and checklists to guide readers through each step of the startup process.
Start Your Own Cleaning Service
by Entrepreneur PressIf it can be cleaned, chances are people will pay you to clean it. Houses, carpet, upholstery, windows ... the list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, which means your market is huge. Startup is easy and requires little initial investment. Allow our experts to teach you everything you need to know to start three of the most in-demand cleaning businesses-residential maid service, commercial janitorial service and carpet/upholstery cleaning-including: Current statistics and trend forecasts that keep you ahead of the curve The ins and outs of finding customers New ideas for hiring and training employees What equipment and supplies you'll need (and where to find them) How to use technology to make your business competitive Up-to-date legal, tax and insurance requirements How to avoid common pitfalls Surefire tips for growing your business And more Plus, learn answers to frequently asked questions, and access an appendix of additional resources and checklists to guide you through each step of the startup process. With the help of our experts, you'll become a squeaky-clean success in no time!