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In tough economic times and with rising unemployment, people are looking to take the bull by the horns and start their own home-based businesses....From GPP's enormously successful “How to Start a Home-Based Business’ series (more than half a million copies sold!), comes the essential guide to starting up a home-based Bookkeeping business.
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From estimating your start-up costs and finding clients to cooking for special needs and staying profitable, this book takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based personal chef business. Whether you're just starting to learn the trade or are an experienced chef looking to be your own boss, each chapter will guide you on how to build your own successful personal chef business.
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Event planning continues to be a thriving business area for the motivated entrepreneur. Jill S. Moran is a certified special event professional with twenty-five years of experience in the field and the owner of an award-winning event-planning company. This edition of her popular book includes updated ideas about creating business plans, balancing home and work, building a client base, and a more in-depth discussion on the role of social media in your...
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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own landscaping business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your business. Using a friendly, entertaining approach, Owen E. Dell shares his experiences and down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based landscaping business. He shows you how...
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Thinking of opening your own B&B? Find out if it's really for you, then get advice on starting and maintaining your business. Advertising, promoting health and safety, managing finances, and creating an enjoyable environment for your guests are just some of the topics covered in this indispensable guide.
Start-up Expenses Worksheet
Appendix of Web-based Resources
Bedroom Basics Checklist
Bathroom Basics Checklist
Marketing Plan
Self-Evaluation...
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"Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying mail order business from your home...From painless business planning to achieving success in cyberspace, this book's step-by-step methods are practical and easy to understand...Whether you are looking to assess your personal skills, estimate your start-up costs, choose the right products, or stay profitable once you are in business..."--P. [4] of cover.
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Veteran cook and caterer Detra Denay Davis provides all the tools and success strategies you need to launch and grow your home-based bakery business. She shares her experiences and advice on making sense of local, state, and federal rules and regulations; structuring your business; developing a product line; packaging, labeling, and marketing products; and learning how to become and stay profitable. --Back cover.
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"From estimating start-up costs and finding clients to how to stay profitable even in slow economic climates, this book takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based professional organizing business. Look for useful charts and worksheets including start-up costs checklist, client intake form, assessment visit/working agreement, sample invoice, and marketing plan worksheet." -- back cover
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This book will be a priceless resource for those considering adventuring into the fashion industry, yet not knowing how or where to start. Comprised of detailed information, “How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business” will be a guide for the aspiring designer to plan and execute a successful home-based business. This material will not only provide a fashion realm but will show how to create additional revenue streams in the sewing field....
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Globe Pequot
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Second edition.
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"From estimating start-up costs and finding customers to writing ads and taking your business online, this comprehensive guide provides down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based wedding planning business. Learn all about pricing your services, negotiating with clients and vendors, building an online presence, pulling the details together, and creating unique experiences for your wedding clients. Whatever...
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