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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 Krista Turner Entrepreneur MagazineImporting 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 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 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 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 The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Cheryl KimballThe 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 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.
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: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Charlene DavisLAUNCH A CAREER IN MEDICAL CLAIMS BILLINGThe market for medical claim billers is growing exponentially. With legions of providers and an ever-expanding patient pool, health-care industry spending is expected to grow by 5.8 percent each year through 2024. By then, health-care spending will total $5.43 trillion and account for 19.6 percent of the gross domestic product. So let there be no doubt: Health care is big business and its growth shows no signs of slowing. This makes it the perfect time to start your own medical claims billing service.
Start Your Own Microbrewery, Distillery, or Cidery
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Corie BrownStart Your Own Microbrewery, Distillery, or Cidery and Craft Your Success StoryGrowing each year, this multi-billion dollar industry, driven by consumer preferences, shows no signs of slowing down-giving you the perfect opportunity to start up.Corie Brown of Zester Daily and our experts introduce you to more than 30 craft producers, including pioneers like Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Jörg Rupf creator of Hangar 1 Vodka, Kent Rabish owner of Grand Traverse Distillery, and Mike Beck co-owner of Uncle John's Cider Mill.You'll gain an insider's look at how to:Analyze craft products, their distinct challenges, and dynamic marketWrite a winning business plan that promotes growth and secures fundingKeep overhead low and margins high with options like self-distributionCapture customers and create evangelists with the story behind the brandEnhance the brand experience with events, taprooms, tastings, and toursDevelop invaluable relationships with distributors and restaurantsactics; create promotions and gain a following through social media.The 20+ companies profiled include: Greenstar Brewery in Chicago, Rolling Meadows in rural Illinois, Leopold Brothers Distillery in Denver, Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, and Widow Jane and Cacao Prieto Distillery in Red Hook, NY.
Start Your Own Net Service Business
by Entrepreneur PressToday's billion-dollar e-commerce industry, plug-and-play technology, and savvy web surfers are just few of the reasons why internet-related services are in high demand. There has never been a better time to build your net service business-let us help you get started! Detailing four of today's hottest web service businesses, our experts show you how to take your enthusiasm for the internet and turn it into a lucrative business. Learn step by step how to apply the basics of building a business to your internet specialty, including establishing your business, managing finances, operations, and so much more. Plus, gain an inside edge with insights, tips, and techniques from successful net service CEOs and other industry leaders! Choose from four of today's hottest web services-web design, search engine marketing, new media, blogging Discover your clientele and their needs Build a virtual or traditional office setting and team Create a business brand that gets noticed Write a marketing plan that captures clients and creates referrals Develop profitable partnerships Boost profits by expanding your specialty or your business Gain an edge on all that the internet has to offer-start your net services business today!
Start Your Own Nonprofit Organization
by Cheryl Kimball Entrepreneur MagazineWhether you want to serve a community need, assist citizens, or advocate for animals-your aspiration is a noble one and likely an ideal mission for a nonprofit organization. The experts at Entrepreneur show you how to turn your desire for change into a successful-and satisfying-business.This indispensable guide helps you determine if your business idea is nonprofit or for-profit, understand and identify their business mission and vision, staff and run a lean operation, select and manage a board of directors, manage finances to the satisfaction of the IRS, find a location and set up shop, master fundraising, use social media and other cost-effective outreach, and manage sustainability and growth. All startup steps are supported by insider knowledge from successful entrepreneurs, dollar-stretching tips, missteps to avoid, resources, and more.
Start Your Own Office and Administrative Support Service
by Entrepreneur PressIn today's new business environment, there are great work-from-home opportunities for office managers, executive assistants, administrative professionals and anyone else with excellent organizational and computer skills. Why fight traffic to go to an office when you can do the same work-perhaps at better pay-from home? Start your own office or administrative support service, offering your word processing, dictation, database management, telephone, communication or other administrative services on a contract basis to companies around the globe. Learn how to turn your business skills into a profitable freelance opportunity: Write a strong business plan that lays out your path to success Determine services and policies that maximize profits Get great deals on the software and equipment your business needs Hire an excellent staff if your business grows too big for one person Go above and beyond your competition to attract regular clients Successful entrepreneurs in this field reveal the secrets to growing a highly profitable business. Plus, get websites and contact information for valuable resources in the "Business Support Service National Directory" inside. Leave the drab office behind and strike out on your own in this hot field.
Start Your Own Online Coupon or Daily Deal Business
by Rich Mintzer Entrepreneur MagazineUnlike old-school "design your own coupon book" titles, this book moves straight into computer technology and proceeds to the latest trend in couponing . . . apps, which provide deals to mobile users in any location. Many daily deal businesses do not work to enhance the experience for their merchants. Readers, however, can learn how to do so. Experts in the industry are also included such as Marc Horne, co-creator of Daily Deal Builder, who discusses what it takes to build a daily deal site, David Teichner, CEO of Yowza!! who brought deal apps to iPhones and several business owners who have tried their luck at running daily deal. They discuss what they have learned from the process.Currently there are few, if any, other books on how to start a daily deal business and the coupon books focus on how to use coupons and even on extreme couponing, but not on running an online coupon business. This is a unique title which provides those who enjoy offering deals and discounts to get started in an industry that is still growing.
Start Your Own Online Education Business
by Entrepreneur PressOnline education is experiencing a huge growth spurt. The number of students taking online classes increased 24 percent in the past year-and this growth is only expected to continue. Don't let this lucrative opportunity pass you by. Take your teaching global by offering courses online. Learn everything you need to know to set up a successful online education business: Find financing, write a business plan, choose a business structure and learn other business basics Develop exciting courses in the four most popular areas-IT, health care, education and business-as well as niche markets Promote your business and attract students through online newsletters, search engine optimization and other innovative techniques Design a user-friendly website and provide high-quality tech support Train instructors in this new education medium, or teach courses yourself And more! Real-life stories from successful entrepreneurs show you exactly what you need to do to set up and run a profitable business. Now's the perfect time to get started with an online education business-and with this book, you're well on your way to success.
Start Your Own Personal Concierge Service
by Entrepreneur PressTurn Your Can-Do Attitude Into CashAre you a pro at multi-tasking? Do you thrive on deadlines and love a good challenge? Could you find satisfaction in lending others a hand? If so, you're in high demand in the booming personal concierge industry.Offering easy startup and low overhead, a personal concierge helps clients with everyday tasks from organizing to shopping. Led by our experts, learn how to successfully establish your business, develop your service list, build a client base, and even, expand. Plus, uncover the secrets of practicing entrepreneurs, gaining priceless insight, advice, and tricks on managing common and difficult requests.Learn how to:Make the right contacts to find great business and individual clientsIdentify and develop your service nicheChoose what services to offerSet fees and collect paymentBuild vendor relationshipsCost-effectively promote and advertise your serviceBuild loyalty and referrals among your clientsHire helpAnd moreSample forms, additional resources, checklists and work sheets guide you through every step of the startup process.You have what it takes to be an in-demand personal concierge-let us help you get started and succeed!
Start Your Own Personal Training Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success
by Cheryl Kimball The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaPersonal training is an exciting industry to be in right now! Starting a personal training business can offer a satisfying combination of financial reward, a flexible schedule, and a career where you can make a profound difference in the lives of others.As skilled personal trainer, having good business knowledge and judgment can be the first step to earning a substantial income. In this revised guide, our experts teach you the nuts and bolts of starting a business, including everything from writing a business plan to finding a profitable niche. From boutique studios to partnerships with schools and private trainers, this book will help get you started on the right foot.
Start Your Own Personal Training Business
by Entrepreneur PressEarn a Healthy Living Helping Others Win the Battle of the BulgePersonal trainers aren't just for athletes and the rich and famous. With today's focus on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, personal trainers are in high demand. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of starting a personal training business, including everything from establishing a business plan to getting certified to finding a profitable niche. Tips from successful trainers provide inspiration and advice along the way. They offer insights about:Requirements and startup costsWhat to expect during day-to-day operationsHow to stand out from the competitionUsing social media to build brand awarenessImplementing powerful marketing plansHow to hireBuilding solid relationships with clientsHow to track and manage financesThe most popular services trainers are offeringNew ways to link to the spirituality marketYou'll also find out about the latest trends in health and wellness so you can keep your business at the cutting edge in this rapidly expanding market. Whether you want to run a solo-operation or an exercise studio employing other trainers - you'll have the tools to succeed.
Start Your Own Pet Business and More
by Entrepreneur PressAre you a pet lover? Fascinated by all things furred, feathered and finned? Why not turn your passion for pets into a profitable business! A fast-growing market, the multibillion-dollar pet industry offers a world of business opportunities for entrepreneurs like you! From hands-on pet care to specialty pet products like toys, food, and treats, Entrepreneur covers the cat's meow of pet-related businesses. 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! Choose from five hot areas of interest-pet sitting/dog walking, dog training, pet grooming, pet food/treats, upscale pet products Equip yourself with the right tools Set competitive fees Efficiently manage inventory and supplies for easy order fulfillment Use effective marketing and advertising tools to get the word out Build positive customer and vendor relationships Plan for future growth And more Let America's pampered pets help your profits- start your pet business today!
Start Your Own Pet-Sitting Business and More
by Entrepreneur PressAmericans love their pets. More than a quarter of all American households have dogs or cats. And then there are parrots and parrotfish, guinea pigs and pot-bellied pigs, iguanas and anacondas. If you love animals, you can start a profitable business caring for pets when their owners go on vacation. A pet-sitting business is easy to start and inexpensive to run. You can board pets in your home, visit pets in their homes, manage a staff of pet-sitters or even combine pet-sitting and house-sitting for greater profit. Plus, you can offer add-on services like grooming and walking. Learn everything you need to know to be a success, including: Tips on animal feeding, grooming and exercise Medical care information and resources Insurance, regulatory and legal liability issues What toys and supplies you need to make your job easier Startup basics like writing a business plan and managing your finances If you love animals, don't delay. Learn how to turn your passion into profit.
Start Your Own Photography Business
by Entrepreneur PressIf you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business? You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to newspapers and magazines, frame and display your favorite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties. No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice. Learn how to: Set up a functional studio and build a portfolio Choose the right equipment for all types of photos-and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and more Protect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues Whether you want to earn a little extra money with a part-time business or set yourself up as a full-time, professional photographer, all the information you need to succeed is inside.