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Startup

14 total works

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Turn Your Blog Into Big Bucks

Blogs are one of the internet's fastest-growing phenomena-and one of the best and easiest ways to make money online. Learn how to choose a topic, start a blog and attract thousands of avid readers. Then use your blog to generate income from advertisers, promotions, affiliate links and other techniques-all from your own home.

We'll reveal how to:

  • Attract visitors and hold their interest
  • Entice advertisers to promote their products on your blog
  • Earn an affiliate fee when your visitors shop at some of the most popular websites
  • Promote your blog and get listed on top blog search engines

Successful bloggers reveal their expert strategies for maximizing profits. Pick up this book and get started on the road to riches-without leaving your desk!

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Looking for an opportunity to make big profits while setting your own schedule? A vending business could be your ticket to the top. Americans feed vending machines more than $22 billion a year for sodas, candy, coffee and other snacks. That's a nice chunk of change you could be pocketing. Starting is easy. You can begin part time out of your home. As your customer base increases, you can hire extra help, invest in more machines and expand your service area. There's no limit to how large your business can grow. Get the inside scoop on how to start up in this lucrative, flexible business. Expert advice covers: * How to select the hottest new products for vending machines * The best ways to finance your new business * The secrets to scouting out territories and establishing routes * Where to find supplies at a discount * Using the internet to expand your business * Setting up and modernizing a home office * And more! Checklists, work sheets and expert tips guide you through every phase of the startup process. With low startup costs and no experience required, a vending business is a perfect choice for your new venture.

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Celebrate All the Way to the Bank

Weddings, parades, fairs, graduations, conferences, political rallies, fashion shows-what do they have in common? Everyone would rather have someone else plan and conduct them! That someone else can be you if you're a professional event planner who knows how to develop a theme, find a location, arrange entertainment, plan transportation and do the myriad things needed to pull an event off successfully.

Learn everything you need to know to get started in one of today's hottest-and most lucrative-businesses:

  • How to stay abreast of the newest entertainment, food and decoration options
  • Hot new industry trends, from environmentally friendly parties to extravagant first birthday parties and more
  • How to build a loyal customer base for large and small events
  • Targeted strategies for planning commercial events, political events, civic events, social events and more
  • The latest information on the use of technology in event planning

With gross profits averaging 30 to 40 percent, you can easily earn six figures a year planning and conducting events-and have a blast in the process. If you're looking for a flexible schedule, a wide variety of responsibilities and new adventures every week, event planning is the business for you.

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Earn a Healthy Living Helping Others Win the Battle of the Bulge

Personal trainers aren't just for athletes and the rich and famous anymore. As people become more aware of 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 costs
  • What to expect during day-to-day operations
  • Making yourself stand out from the competition
  • Marketing strategies
  • Building solid relationships with clients
  • How to track and manage finances
  • The most popular services trainers are offering

You'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.

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"I should write a book." If that thought has ever crossed your mind, there is no better time to start than now. New print technologies, print-on-demand publishing and better distribution channels have made it easier than ever for aspiring writers like you to write, edit and publish a book. You'll find out how to take your book from an idea to a finished product, with professional advice from industry insiders. Learn how to: * Develop a grass-roots marketing plan * Promote your book through book reviews and newspaper articles * Find nontraditional places to sell your book * Tap the potential of online publishing and print-on-demand * Avoid common new-author mistakes Industry experts and successful self-publishers reveal their secret tips and tricks so you, too, can become a published author. Plus, a quick-reference guide to every step in the publishing process helps you along your way. Take the first step to becoming a published author today!

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If you're good with your hands and have a great business sense, now is the time to start your own construction or contracting firm. Independent contractors can earn upwards of six figures a year doing remodels, new construction, home additions and more. Author Gregg Kuehn has 30 years of experience in the industry--and now he reveals his secrets to starting and running a profitable business. Learn how to: * Attract clients through multiple channels: marketing, advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations * Set a budget and write an accurate estimate for any type of job * Price your products and services to be competitive while maximizing profits * Hire and train great employees--and handle any employee problems * Deal with problem clients, earn their trust and address their complaints Detailed examples and stories from real-life contractors show you what to do--and what not to do--on your path to success. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes and get started today with your own thriving construction business.

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Design Something For Yourself-A Successful Business!

It'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!

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BE YOUR OWN BOSS
“Entrepreneurs enjoy a freedom few ever know. Starting your own business is one of the few remaining paths to wealth—and this book is a valuable road map.”
Robert K. Kiyosaki, Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad

Tap 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.

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If 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.

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Teaching Goes High-Tech

Online 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.

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A 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!

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Groom Yourself for Success!
Are 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!

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Today’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!

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Design Your Future in Fashion!
A 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!