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Start Your Own Consulting Business
by Entrepreneur PressWhether you're a computer whiz, a business expert or a fundraising dynamo, your special skills are in high demand. Let the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to capitalize on your talents and help others achieve their business goals! No matter what your area of expertise, this hands-on guide will tell you everything you need to know to start your own successful consulting business. Discover how to get your business off the ground, position yourself as an expert, attract clients, operate day to day, and build revenue. Plus, gain powerful insight from interviews with practicing consultants, answers to frequently asked questions and an invaluable list of the top 20 consulting businesses! Learn how to: Set up your business with minimal startup investment Define your market Build a business brand that gets noticed Capture clients by showing them you're worth their money Price your service Advertise and publicize to attract more clients Hire a support staff And more You already have the knowledge-this guide shows you how to share it with others and make a profit!
Start Your Own Consulting Business Book (The Everything®)
by Dan RamseyConsultants work in all fields. They operate from offices and from home, work for investment firms and as personal trainers, or have expertise as accountants and wedding planners. The independence, flexibility, and potential income it brings make for an exciting and satisfying career. And it’s an increasingly popular one for highly skilled, motivated professionals who’ve been laid off in this unstable economy. - This guide features tips and tricks to help beat the competition, including how to:Set—and keep—personal and financial goals - Organize important paperwork - Price and market specific services - Create advertising and publicity plans - Grow a business, from finding a partner to managing employees - Minimize and eliminate business risks - Consultants are paid well for their advice—if they know how to operate a successful business. With advice from experts in a variety of areas, this valuable guide helps you create the business of your dreams!
Start Your Own Corporation
by Garrett SuttonWe live in a highly litigious world. As you live your life you must keep your guard up. As you grow your wealth you must protect it. For those who don't predators await, and their attorneys will use every trick in the toolbox to get at - whether large or small-your unprotected assets.Start Your Own Corporation educates you on an action plan to protect your life's gains. Corporate attorney and best selling author Garrett Sutton clearly explains the all too common risks of failing to protect yourself and the strategies for limiting your liability going forward. The information is timely, accessible and applicable to every citizen in every situation.Garrett Sutton has spent the last thirty years protecting clients' assets and implementing corporate structures to limit liability. This significant experience shines through in a very readable book on the why to's and how to's for achieving asset protection. Start Your Own Corporation teaches how to select between corporations and LLCs and how to use Nevada and Wyoming entities to your maximum advantage. This non-technical and easy to understand book also educates on the importance of following corporate formalities, using business tax deductions and building business credit.Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says, "Start Your Own Corporation is a must read for anyone with any assets to protect."
Start Your Own Day Spa and More
by Entrepreneur PressAre you ready to take the plunge and start your own spa? Now's the perfect time. Spas have become one of the fastest-growing industries around the globe. Whether you're interested in day spas, destination spas, medical spas, spiritual spas, yoga centers or another variety, the expert advice in this guide helps you get started today. Learn all the business information you need to succeed-from choosing a location to setting prices to attracting new clients. Plus, get the hottest trends in the spa industry and expert advice on the creative elements that turn an ordinary spa into an extraordinary relaxation center. Expert advice covers: Researching the market Identifying a niche and attracting a target clientele Creating the right atmosphere to enhance the spa experience Offering the hottest spa services Hiring talented and trustworthy employees 25 marketing tactics under $50 And more! Pick up this guide to get started and succeed in this fun, profitable and rewarding business.
Start Your Own e-Business
by Rich Mintzer Entrepreneur MagazineWith retail e-commerce sales topping $263.3 billion in 2013,and millions of people now flourishing as internet entrepreneurs, the web is the place for new businesses to be. This guide makes tapping into highly lucrative markets with an easy-to-start, inexpensive internet business easier than ever. Readers can use the successful strategies and extensive step-by-step process outlined in this book to turn their dream of entrepreneurship into a lucrative, online reality. With information on everything from choosing a domain and building a site to search engine optimization and cashing in on affiliate programs, this indispensable guide will become every "netpreneur's" business-building bible.
Start Your Own e-Business
by Entrepreneur PressToday's internet offers a virtual world of opportunity! New turnkey technologies and tools make it easier than ever to start a profitable online business-if you take the right steps. Let the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to skillfully navigate the web and turn your business dream into an online reality! Taking you through funding, building partnerships, launching, capturing customers and more, our experts lead you step by step. Discover how to use the latest technology solutions and keep your business on the cutting-edge! Plus, gain a comprehensive understanding of today's e-business world from top online entrepreneurs, in-the-trenches examples and advice, and included resources. Learn how to: Build an effective website using fast, turnkey solutions Gain exposure using the latest online techniques including search engine listings, creating "cyber-bait" and more Cash in on affiliate programs Use low-cost, high-impact marketing to drive traffic and capture customers Keep your site running smoothly with surefire online tools And more
Start Your Own e-Learning Business
by Entrepreneur PressIn the Information Age, the personal computer is becoming as pervasive as the telephone and television. It accesses vast stores of constantly changing information and the ability to navigate it and the Internet has become a professional necessity for a majority of white and blue collar jobs. And the key to opening that doorway is computer-based learning-"e-learning." Using computers for education and training, an industry that barely existed a decade ago, is a fast-growing business opportunity for enterprising people who enjoy helping others learn and who are comfortable with computers. Start Your Own e-Learning Business shows you how to become the person people turn to when they need to catch up on essential skills and knowledge. This guide covers the vast selection of roles you can choose from, including: Teaching businesses computer basics, management techniques, or programming skills Publishing guides to help employees understand their firm's software Producing interactive content that explains products to customers Creating Web sites to help students do their homework or seniors hone their Internet skills Providing content, marketing help, or tech services for other e-learning firms Brokering classes, recruiting students, or reselling CD-based courses for other businesses
Start Your Own eLearning or Training Business
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Ciree LinsenmannPossibly credited to advancements in technology or learning behaviors, or a rise in focus on personal development, the education and training industry is steadily growing, creating a demand for eager entrepreneurs. Exploring varied opportunities aspiring business owners will be given business ideas, teaching and training methods, and an overview of essential tools. A range of industry examples will be given for: Accreditation, certifications, and credit Adding training onto an existing business as side income How to sell media/training tools How much to charge clients Start up costs Software types used The legal obligations around taxes, business registration, working from home, and content confidentiality Growth planning and writing a business planRelevant and fun call-outs, tip boxes, industry stats, an index, and a rich appendix and glossary will be provided. Appendix will offer resources in: Continued learning and rounded training for trainers Industry organizations and trade groups Books and eBooks Videos Software Websites Successful online trainers and online education institutions Consultants Certification organizationsTeaching methods and tools will cover: Videos eBooks Interactive software types College sponsored staff training for college instructors Hardware, camera, video, sound equipment Online group forums Online events Choosing the right presentation style and linking to appropriate social media sites Networking presentations
Start Your Own Event Planning Business
by Cheryl Kimball The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaSTART YOUR OWN EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS AND CELEBRATE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!Weddings, graduations, birthday parties, anniversaries, and conferences-what do these all have in common? Everyone would rather hire someone else to plan and run them! That someone can be you.Take your passion for event planning to the next level with in-the-trenches advice and tools you need to start, run, and grow a successful business. From writing a solid contract to finding reliable vendors, our experts help you identify your niche, teach you how to scout potential clients, evaluate the competition, market your business, and more.Discover how to:Identify a niche and establish yourself within the industryBuild a loyal customer base for large and small eventsImplement targeted strategies for planning commercial, political, civic, social events, and morePromote your business, events, and yourself with Pinterest, Instagram, and other social and online marketing toolsDevelop proposals, vendor agreements, contracts, and manage day-to-day operations and costsKeep within budget using money-saving tips and industry-tested ideasPlus, gain valuable insights from interviews with practicing event planners, and stay on track with checklists, worksheets, and other resources.Everything you need to make your event planning business a successful reality is right here-get the party started today!
Start Your Own Event Planning Business
by Entrepreneur PressThis up-to-date primer on one of today's hottest businesses walks readers step by step through the process of developing an event planning business, featuring more resources, new trends, new online tools and new interviews with fresh advice from successful event planners. Covering hot new trends in the industry, including the rise in first birthday celebrations, environmentally friendly parties, small-plate catering and more, this startup guide provides entrepreneurs with everything they need to take their event business from concept to reality. Aspiring event planners gain expert advice on logistical startup issues such as finding a location, selecting attorneys and other professionals, writing a solid contract, locating reliable vendors, buying adequate insurance, hiring quality employees and more. Plus, they'll learn success strategies for both full- and part-time event planners. New anecdotes from successful event planners, fresh dollar-stretching ideas, a brand new chapter on social media and more industry resources make this book a must-have for anyone entering this fast-paced, high-demand field.
Start Your Own Executive Recruiting Service
by Entrepreneur PressWhen companies go looking for top business talent, they hire a "headhunter"-an executive recruiter. Executive recruiters are experts at locating star job candidates, leaders and managers of a caliber rarely discovered by the usual recruitment sources. And because business is growing more competitive each day and becoming more demanding of top-flight leadership and decision-making skills, companies are increasingly turning to executive recruiters to help them find the talent they need to stay competitive. This comprehensive guide reveals the strategies used by the best executive search professionals in starting and running their own successful placement services. There are more tricks of the trade in this business than in many others-and we'll reveal what you really need to know: How to network for both client and candidate leads The difference between contingency and retainer fees How to approach prospective candidates Little known characteristics to look for in executive job candidates The latest industry trends and fee information Learn how to find the best talent for hire-and make good money doing it.
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 Fashion Accessories Business
by Entrepreneur Press Eileen Figure SandlinBasic updating of resources and interviews with successful owners in the fashion accessories business. Trendy entrepreneurs learn how to create and sell their own accessories, buy wholesale accessories for resale or establish their own online or traditional store. Our experts take them step by step from creating a business plan, to setting up a home workshop and office, exploring the market, managing finances, publicizing and advertising the business and much more. Industry professionals and practicing home-based business owners provide unique insights, tips and tricks to ensure success. This step-by-step guide gives aspiring entrepreneurs everything they need to know to turn their passion for fashion into a successful business.
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 The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Rich MintzerStart 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 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 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 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 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 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.