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Pets are part of today's family unit and their owners want to give them the best. In this new edition of Start Your Own Pet Business, readers navigate the market for pet-sitting and grooming services, pet food and toys, and more as learn the fundamentals for starting a successful business in the multibillion-dollar pet industry.

This third edition has been completely revised to address the photography industry's transformation to digital and help readers start, run, and grow their own successful photography business.

In the newest edition of the Entrepreneur Voices series, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts from both sides of the board roam present their best pitch-crafting, deal-closing strategies to help readers plan, pitch, and launch the business venture of their dreams.

Management consulting is a growing industry in the U.S. as the number of consultants employed is steadily increasing. But today's more sophisticated client base wants low-cost, solution-driven advisors. This updated edition of Start Your Own Consulting Business teaches new and experienced consultants how to leverage digital tools and their unique talents to narrow their niche, attract new clients, and earn a steady stream of referrals.

Are you ready to launch your business and maximize your profits?Entrepreneur Quick Guides were specifically created for modern-day entrepreneurs on the go, providing practical tips and actionable steps that can be swiftly and effectively implemented. Building, Marketing, and Scaling Your New Business will teach you how to establish an online presence, attract your ideal customers, and maximize your profits. This guide offers invaluable insights and solutions to questions such as:How do I build my web presence? What type of equipment and software will I need?Can I use advertising and marketing to build my brand?How can superior customer service create lifetime customer loyalty?How to pay yourself, employees, and manage your taxes?This guide will take you through the final steps towards launching a successful business. Get your business off the ground and start making money today!

The Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Business and Becoming Your Own Boss!Entrepreneur Quick Guides were specifically created for modern-day entrepreneurs on the go, providing practical tips and actionable steps that can be swiftly and effectively implemented. Creating, Planning, and Funding Your New Business is a comprehensive guide that will assist you in thinking, planning, funding, and preparing for the launch of your business.This guide offers invaluable insights and solutions to questions such as:How can I determine if my business idea is truly exceptional?Should I start my own business or acquire an existing one?How do I effectively set up and plan my business?Where can I secure funding for my business?How do I assemble a capable team and prepare for a successful launch?Prepare yourself to take the plunge and embark on your entrepreneurial journey! This guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge and guidance to confidently pursue your entrepreneurial dreams and become your own boss.

Secure Funding to Start, Run, and Grow Your Business!Starting a business is a journey. From the moment you come up with an idea for the next great product or service to the ribbon cutting and grand opening, you will travel a long, sometimes winding, road toward success. And like any other trip you take in life, this one costs money. While many startups begin with cash already in the bank (lucky them!), most aspiring entrepreneurs have to somehow come up with the cash to build their dreams, whether they choose to borrow, bootstrap, crowdfund, or go with venture capital. Discover: Bootstrapping tips and strategies to help you self-fund your business like a bossTraditional lending options and costly traps to watch out forThe basics of borrowing from friends and family, the right wayHow corporate incubators and accelerators can give your business a jump-startThe in and outs of launching a successful crowdfunding campaignGet the inside scoop on how to get the money you need and discover dozens of sources of capital.

Airbnb generates more than $100 billion in economic impact worldwide, supporting millions of jobs and small businesses.This book stands out by offering insights from experienced Airbnb hosts and veteran Superhosts.Provides a flexible and autonomous business opportunity that allows you to be in control of your earning potential and schedule.The book offer strategies for investing during a pandemic or in a market with high inflation which can be highly relevant in today's environment.Readers are interested in building wealth and are looking for resources to help them achieve their financial goals. As a result, there is a high demand for books on wealth building.

Ditch the day-job and put your organizational acumen to work! Virtual Assistants are growing increasingly vital for the modern business, with more opportunities to thrive than ever before.Not sure where to start? The experts at Entrepreneur take it from the top, guiding you step-by-step through the minutia so you can hone in on your unique skill set, land clients, manage multiple projects, and tackle time constraints with ease. Part-time, full-time, or contract work is welcome, with low start-up costs and no advanced degree required, theres virtually no barrier to entry. Taskmasters rejoice, becoming your own boss has never been simpler!Providing insider tips from Entrepreneurs hand-selected specialists, youll learn everything you need to make decisions with confidence. LLC or Sole Proprietorship? Hourly or flat rate fee? Our experts have you covered so you can focus on your business, not the busywork.Learn how to:Brand your business without breaking the bankSet competitive rates for your servicesEstablish your business as a legal entityCurate your workspace for maximum productivityAccess apps and software designed specifically for Virtual AssistantsGet back to business on your own terms! Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business takes you there.

Meet Entrepreneur Kids For over 30 years, the business experts at Entrepreneur have brought readers the best in small-business and startup content from finance and management to sales and marketing. Now it's time to help lead a new generation. Entrepreneur Press is proud to present our new series: Entrepreneur Kids. Today's kids are tech-smart, media-savvy, and goal-oriented. They need books and content that will give them the tools they need to achieve their dreams. Whether they want to set up a lemonade stand, develop an app, or start a dog-walking business, Entrepreneur Kids have great ideas-and we'll help them make it happen.Starting with a quarterly rollout, the flagship Entrepreneur Kids series will focus on the elementary and middle-grade market and feature kid-friendly content about:Money and financial literacyStartup ideas for kid-friendly businessesSuccess stories from young entrepreneursOrigin stories of famous CEOs and mogulsSocial media marketingFunding and growing your businessCareersNetworkingCommunicationCreativityBusiness-not just for grownups.

TALK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESSWhether you're a master storyteller, skilled interviewer, branding genius, or have become passionate about making podcasts, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. And with million of listeners ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the wildly popular podcast community.Our experts have teamed up with successful podcasters to provide you with Start Your Own Podcast Business, an easy-to-understand, comprehensive blueprint that takes you through setting up, recording, branding, marketing, and managing your podcast business. You'll learn how to:* Create pod listings and marketing plans that attract the right listeners* Choose keywords and tags design to drive traffic to your podcast* Pick the best equipment and tools to help you produce a winning show*Define your brand with carefully crafted logos, show listings, and images* Reach more shoppers with targeted social media and advertising campaigns* Maximize the power of storytelling to enhance your brand and business* Decide when it's time to turn your part-time hobby into a full-time business venturePlus, gain worksheets, templates, resource lists and tips designed to go from passion to profits. If you're ready to share your passion for your pod with millions around the world, this guide is for you.

Tapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff of Entrepreneur Media takes todays entrepreneurs beyond financing their idea and opening their doors to keeping the cash flow flowing and the capital coming in through the first three years of ownership. Defines funding options ranging from small business loans and angel investors to crowdfunding and venture capital. Real-world examples of funding and financing plans that work. In-the-trenches financing wisdom that help businesses stay profitable.

Meet Entrepreneur Kids Does your child want to learn about the building blocks of building a business? This book will help them learn the basics of entrepreneurship, realize their goals, and figure out how to launch their idea.For over 30 years, the business experts at Entrepreneur have brought readers the best in small-business and startup guides.Entrepreneur Kids: Launch Your Businessuses fun games, puzzles, quizzes, and stories to introduce kids to topics like business idea generation, setting goals, planning, saving and budgeting for your small business, advertising, marketing, and sales so kids can get their small business started quickly and easily. Ignite your child's imagination, empower them and engage their love for learning with Entrepreneur Kids!

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 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

Coached by business experts, practicing business owners, and thriving entrepreneurs, readers uncover what they need to know before taking the plunge, securing finances, launching their venture, and growing their business for the long haul.

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!

Importing and exporting are trillion-dollar industries-but that doesn't mean they're just for big business. In fact, small businesses make up about 96 percent of this field. Get your share of an ever-expanding economy with the essential advice in this top-selling guide.

More than 15 years ago, the staff at Entrepreneur Media introduced bestseller Start Your Own Business. Since its release, Start Your Own Business has sold more than 300,000 copies and has been called the best startup book of all time. At it again, the staff at Entrepreneur delivers a new dose of fundamental startup how-to, backed by 33+ years at the forefront of small business. Write Your Business Plan takes aspiring entrepreneurs past one of the hardest steps of startup second to committing to their business goal defining how to achieve it. Each chapter is devoted to analyzing, explaining, and presenting practical instruction on developing a business plan relevant to todays marketplace and lending landscapes. Appropriate for both existing companies and brand-new startups, this guide is divided into three sections: Before Writing Your Business Plan, Writing Your Business Plan, and Enhancing Your Business Plan. Starting with basic FAQs, experts then lead readers into evaluating their venture, identifying what type of plan they need, and getting their plan on paper and polished for their intended audience. Coached by a diverse group of experts and successful business owners, readers gain an in-depth understanding of whats essential to any plan, whats appropriate for their industry, and what they can do to ensure success.

According to the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, the industry reached a record-high of $6.01 trillion in 2018. While there are big and small players in this industry it's a segmented one which makes it perfect to find riches in niches.

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

Entrepreneur Voices on Effective Leadership provides a detailed look at the skills and strategies necessary to go from being a good manager to becoming an extraordinary leader.

Entrepreneur Voices on Emotional Intelligence shares the battle-tested strategies and tactics for improving and maintaining your own emotional intelligence as you learn to perceive emotions to better handle the behaviors, personalities, and body language of those around you.

With only 20 percent of new businesses surviving their first year, the staff of Entrepreneur Media has put together the stories and survival strategies of business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs who have success down to a science to help readers go above and beyond their own expectations.

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.

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