Mail Order Business

Your 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!

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Vending Business

Get started with Entrepreneur Magazine's Start-Up Series
New information on start-up costs, financing methods, business plans, and merchandising. Successful vendors share their secrets on scouting out territories, establishing routes, choosing profitable items, getting supplies at a discount, and more.

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Retail Store

Open the Store of Your Dreams
In every community, large or small, you're likely to see a variety of stores: clothing boutiques, gift shops, bookstores, specialty food shops, hardware stores... Their inventory may be totally different, but the steps involved in running them are much the same. Whether you want your own storefront, a kiosk in a mall, an e-commerce store or anything in between, this essential guide covers everything you need to know. Successful retailers and retail experts nationwide share their real-life experiences and insights on:

• Selecting merchandise that will fly off shelves
• Designing your store to welcome customers and encourage purchases
• Day-to-day operations, from running the cash register to computing daily profits
• Tracking inventory and preventing theft
• Hiring great employees and training them to provide stellar customer service
• Setting prices to maximize profits
• And more!

Strike out on your own and set up the retail business of your dreams.

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Hair Salon & Day Spa

Cash In on the Attraction to Looking Good
If 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!

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Floral Business

Start Your Own Florist Shop
Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day, birthdays . . . with so many occasions appropriate for flowers, a florist shop is an enticing business for you to start. This new guide covers florists, office plant care, pick-your own flower establishments, and other innovative business model.

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Fashion Accessories

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!

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Coin Operated Laundry

All the expert advice you need to start your own lucrative coin-operated laundry
With average profit margins of 25 percent, Laundromats are a great business for you to start. This revised and updated edition includes information on coinoperated laundries as well as wash-and-fold services and dry cleaning.

Cash In, One Load at a Time
Whether you're looking to break free from the nine-to-five grind or just want to make a little extra money on the side, a coin-operated laundry could be your ticket to financial independence. With more people living in condos and apartments, laundromats are more profitable than ever, and you can shape the business to match your tastes, interests and imagination. This low-maintenance, highly lucrative business could earn you up to $1 million a year.
New topics covered in this revised and updated second edition include:

• New ideas for marketing your laundry
• An expanded section on hiring and training attendants
• Updated information on card systems
• Recent advances in laundry equipment
• The latest on laws and regulations concerning laundries
• More ways to combine a laundry with other businesses

You also get useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, step-by-step instructions, work sheets and checklists to guide you through each stage of starting, running and growing your business. Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream.

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Craft Business

This book provides advice from personal experience on how to run a successful craft business from home.

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Bed and Breakfast

It takes more than just dreams and a spare bedroom to run a successful bed and breakfast. It takes hard-work, determination, and a good business plan."Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast" shows readers how they can open their homes to visitors and make a profit. The clearly written text, along with dozens of worksheets and explanatory samples show how to do everything from planning renovations to record keeping. It also provides answers to some common questions such as - Who are the customers I should cater to? How do I promote my business? How do I plan my workday? And What kind of food services should I offer?This is essential reading for anyone who already runs a B&B as well as for those who are thinking of starting up.

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