Did you ever think you might be able to make money leading seminars to teach others what you know? Or promoting a dynamic speaker who motivates the crowds? Many people pay top dollar to attend seminars that teach them how to do something faster, better, more easily or more profitably—which gives you a great opportunity for profit. This hands-on guide, completely updated with the latest trends and newest information, details how to plan seminars, webinars, and teleseminars for yourself or someone else from start to finish. Learn how to: • Negotiate for great deals on halls, hotels and conference rooms • Promote a business with almost no cash investment • Use ingenious PR tactics that will draw attendees—and profits—like a magnet • Test-market your subject matter before spending a dime • Develop and sell CDs, books and other profitable materials People who promote and produce seminars are making huge profits—and so can you! Get in on the action in this booming field today.

Start Your Own Seminar Production Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Business & Money

Media, The Staff of Entrepreneur

Terry Adams

Rob Adams

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Press

Do you dream of spending the day working on your favorite craft? Would you like to make money in the process? If you’re ready to take your crafting to the next level, your favorite hobby can become a fun, lucrative, homebased business. Hundreds of thousands of working artisans earn their entire income from the crafts they produceselling on eBay, at their own online stores, in retail stores, at carts and kiosks, or at craft shows and street fairs. With this expert advice, you can become one of them. This comprehensive guide is packed with useful information from crafts professionals and dozens of resources, such as helpful organizations, publications, software and websites. It covers all aspects of a crafts business: Exploring the market and choosing a profitable niche Setting up a workshop that’s conducive to business success Making your products available in retail stores, carts and kiosks, craft shows and other local markets Selling your products on eBay, Half.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and other global online marketplaces Advertising and promotion to get the word out about your crafts Record keeping, taxes, accounting and other business essentials

Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business: Retail, Carts and Kiosks, Craft Shows, Street Fairs (StartUp Series)

J.S. McDougall

Marketing & Sales

Online education is experiencing a huge growth spurt. The number of students taking online classes increased 24 percent in the past yearand 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 areasIT, health care, education and businessas 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 businessand with this book, you’re well on your way to success.

Start Your Own Online Education Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Rich Mintzer

It’s time to make your mark in the world of graphic design. There’s no doubt you’ve imagined itplacing 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 adviceand design your own successful graphic design business today!

Start Your Own Graphic Design Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Arts & Photography

George., Sheldon

Graphic Design

Your Complete Package for SuccessSigned, 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 Mail Order Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Job Hunting & Careers

The explosion of media opportunities and the rapidly changing communications landscape have served as key drivers for the public relations industry, creating huge opportunities for communications and PR specialists like you! Coaching you all the way, the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to parlay your PR experience into a successful new business. Our experts take you step by step from building the business foundation to managing day-to-day operations. Learn how to set up your firm, choose your market niche, prospect and sign clients, build media relationships, set fees, and more! Plus, gain priceless insight, tips, and techniques from practicing entrepreneurs and industry experts! Learn how to: • Set up your own PR firm • Choose your market niche • Win over, sign, and keep clients • Build strong, well-planned campaigns using the latest tools of the trade • Develop prosperous relationships and partnerships • Boost profits by expanding your business • And more Go from public relations pro to CEO! Start your own public relations firm today!

Start Your Own Public Relations Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Jacquelyn Lynn

Are you an advocate of higher education? Do you enjoy teaching others? Are you interested in starting a business that makes money and a positive impact? If so, then you’ll earn high marks in the tutoring and test prep arena! Whether you want to start a one-on-one tutoring business from home, an online-based education support program, or manage your own learning facility, our experts cover everything you need to know. Learn business basics including how to choose your niche, secure financing, legally establish your business, manage day-to-day operations, and more. Gain an understanding of learning approaches, the latest teaching methods, industry technology and tools, and other industry essentials. Plus, round out your startup curriculum with invaluable advice and examples from current business owners! Learn how to: Match your skill set with your market and their needs Choose a business environment that works for you Master effective teaching methods for diverse learning approaches Write a marketing plan that captures clients and creates referrals Develop profitable academic relationships Create a support staff who will help you succeed Set your fees Boost profits by expanding your specialty or your business The need for education support is growing rapidlygrab your share of this billion dollar market!

Start Your Own Tutoring and Test Prep Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Mintzer, Rich

Industries

Say I Do” to Success From wedding bells to wedding bills, gain an inside look at the billion dollar wedding industry and learn how to earn your next pay check coordinating the big” day of today’s brides and grooms. Discover the newest wedding trends, such as destination weddings, tapas-style catering, disposable video cameras, wedding logos and more. Plus, learn everything else you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant business, including: How to market your services and find customers Using social media to attract and communicate with clients Tips from the pros for handling the unexpected What licenses and permits you need How to avoid common mistakes How to negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best prices The most important contacts to make And more! You don’t need an office or a lot of startup money. With your creativity and help from our experts, you’ll be well on your way to success!

Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Sandlin, Eileen Figure

Reference

Pack Your Bags…Full of Profits! 
At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step by step as you embark on your most exciting adventure--starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities--in both geography and market niche--that even online discount travel sites can’t compete with. From exotic getaways to adrenaline-pumping extreme tours and time-saving technology to important regulations, learn how to conduct business by land, air, or sea. Plus, access an abundance of resources including important associations, travel-specific software, mailing lists, and in-the-trenches tips from successful travel specialists and tour operators. Covers:
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<li>Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more </li>
<li>Designing and pricing your services and packages </li>
<li>Managing your finances </li>
<li>Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations </li>
<li>Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel </li>
<li>Advertising and promoting online and in print </li>
<li>Growing your business</li>
</ul>
From finding clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!

Start Your Own Travel Business: Cruises, Adventure Travel, Tours, Senior Travel (StartUp Series)

Turn Small Change Into Big Profits! 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 $46 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 The latest statistics, trends and forecasts from industry experts Critical tips to avoid getting scammed New technology and the use of social media 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.

Start Your Own Vending Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Linsenmann, Ciree

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