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GET PAID TO COORDINATEWith 70% of all manufactured and retail goods transported by truck in the U.S., it's the perfect time to broker your own share of this $700 billion transportation industry. Learn to apply your time management and communication skills as you pair shippers and carriers to move cargo and make money in the process-straight fro

Focusing on budgeting and estimating the least understood but most important factors of a contracting business this guide shows contractors how to price their services to recover expenses and still have money for capital expenses and profits. It goes into detail on accounting issues and provides checklists for required government accounts. Plus, it covers concerns such as dealing with problem employees and clients and establishing lines of communication within the company.

Start 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 downgiving 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., Jrg Rupf creator of Hangar 1 Vodka, Kent Rabish owner of Grand Traverse Distillery, and Mike Beck co-owner of Uncle Johns Cider Mill.You'll gain an insiders 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 restaurants

Personal trainers arent 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. Youll 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 Youll 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 youll have the tools to succeed.

Start Your Own Transportation Service shows readers how to create a revenue stream by thinking outside the traditional transportation box. Features information on how to start businesses in the areas of ridesharing, executive car service, special events, medical transport, and pedicab/party services. The personal transportation business is the hottest trend in the service industry, offering riders an alternative to traditional taxi, bus, and shuttle services. The perfect business for the entrepreneur, a transportation service allows business owners to go as big or as small as their market allows, from a single-car rideshare service to a full-fleet operation with multiple drivers. Featuring Entrepreneur''s trusted branding and strategies, this title gives readers the keys to success.

Start 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!

Personal 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 todays 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.

Shifting demographics and changing lifestyles are driving the surge in food-service businesses. Todays busy consumers dont have the time or the inclination to cookthey want tasty, nutritious meals without dishes to wash. More and more singles, working parents, and seniors are demanding greater convenience and are looking to restaurants and food services to fill that need.Theres plenty of room for more food businesses, but for a successful startup you need more than just good recipes. You also need to know about planning, capitalization, inventory control, and payroll management. The staff of Entrepreneur has put together everything you need to know to start, run, and grow the successful restaurant or food service of your dreams.

Possibly 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 creditAdding training onto an existing business as side incomeHow to sell media/training toolsHow much to charge clientsStart up costsSoftware types usedThe legal obligations around taxes, business registration, working from home, and content confidentialityGrowth 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 trainersIndustry organizations and trade groupsBooks and eBooksVideosSoftwareWebsitesSuccessful online trainers and online education institutionsConsultantsCertification organizationsTeaching methods and tools will cover:VideoseBooksInteractive software typesCollege sponsored staff training for college instructorsHardware, camera, video, sound equipmentOnline group forumsOnline eventsChoosing the right presentation style and linking to appropriate social media sitesNetworking presentations

START YOUR OWN EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS AND CELEBRATE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!Weddings, graduations, birthday parties, anniversaries, and conferenceswhat 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 hereget the party started today!

The senior population is multiplying by the millions! In fact, during the next 25 years, the senior population in America is expected to double growing faster than the total population in every state. This means one thing: a tremendous opportunity for aspiring and compassionate entrepreneurs. From providing adult daycare or homecare to transportation or concierge needs, this guide covers todays most requested services within the 65-and-older market. Readers learn, step by step, how to choose the right opportunity for them, legally and financially establish their business, acquire licenses and certifications, set policies and procedures, and much more! Priceless insight, advice, and tips from practicing senior care professionals help aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their specialty from within one of six growing areas of interest adult daycare, relocation services, homecare, transportation services, concierge, and travel service; design a business to suit customers demographics and special needs; set rates; create a support staff who will facilitate success; use effective marketing and advertising to get the word out; build valuable business partnerships that lead to referrals; and plan for future growth. A record number of seniors are seeking help, and this guide is the key to starting a senior care service today!

Fully 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.

If 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.

With 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 netpreneurs business-building bible.

Low 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. Its a multi-billion dollar industry thats 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 youll 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.

A six-figure income from information? Yes! It sounds easy because it is. Youve 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 todays 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 ventureinformation 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 marketone 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!

Do 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 childrens records and more. Learn how to: Discover your service offering within three common areas of interestin-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 forget started today!

Are you interested in being the toast of the town, the life of the partyand 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 todays 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 entertainedand keep them coming back And much more! Start today, and cheers to your success tomorrow!

The principal author of Business Plan Pro, the countrys bestselling business plan software, simplifies the business planning process and reveals how to create business plans that grow with the business. Providing adequate guidance for every situation and every stage of business, readers are trained to ignore the traditional, formal cookie-cutter plans that other business planning resources offer and to focus on tailoring a plan to their company; allowing them to literally plan as they go and to, ultimately, steer their business ahead while saving time. Clear-cut instructions help business owners quickly build the type of plan that works for themone that helps them take total control of their business, improve profits, raise capital, operate a profitable enterprise, and stay ahead of the competition. Very comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand, this business tool offers more than just the nuts and bolts of writing a business planthe author also provides invaluable insight through real-life examples illustrating key points and avoidable mistakes as well as cutting-edge information for the 21st century entrepreneur. This guide is designed to be a reliable tool for those entering into the world of starting and owning their own business.

Revised edition of the author's Start your own retail business and more, 2011.