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Start Your Own Florist Shop and Other Floral Businesses

Author : Entrepreneur Press

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 11,46 MB

Release : 2006-08-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613080700

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Book Description

Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays . . . with so many occasions appropriate for flowers, a florist shop is an enticing business to start. If you have a love for everything green and a desire to forge your own path, starting a floral business is ideal for you. Perfect your floral-arranging and customer service skills with a traditional florist shop; brighten others’ days with an office plant-care service; or encourage creativity with a pick-your-own-flowers establishment. This guide gives you advice on everything you need to start out right, including: • Selecting the right type of floral business • Finding flower wholesalers and growers • Anticipating demand and stocking the most popular flowers • Caring for your flowers • Stocking profitable sidelines, like greeting cards and balloons • And more! With the essential information inside, you’ll be turning greenery into greenbacks in no time.



FabJob Guide to Become a Florist

Author : Alisa Gordaneer

Publisher : Calgary : FabJob

Page : 270 pages

File Size : 16,9 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781894638623

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Book Description

This fabulous book explains how to become a floral designer or start a flower shop. It describes commonly used flowers and plants, covers principals of floral design, and gives step-by-step instructions for creating flower arrangements. It offers advice on getting a job as a floral designer and covers how to start a flower shop, including: choosing a location, creating displays, setting prices, finding suppliers, working with wire services, hiring employees, and getting customers. Includes CD-ROM.



The Flower Chef

Author : Carly Cylinder

Publisher : Grand Central Life & Style

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 49,90 MB

Release : 2016-03-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1455555509

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Book Description

THE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers--from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces. Even professionals will find ways to update their techniques! This book teaches you everything you need to know about flower arranging including tips on how to buy and care for flowers, how to cut and prepare them, and how to use floral foam, vases, and various other decorative elements in your arrangements. Filled with beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions on how to create over 80 different arrangements, this is the go-to guide to floral design that every flower lover will want to add to their collection.



Start Your Own Clothing Store and More

Author : Entrepreneur Press

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 45,91 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 161308059X

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Book Description

Are you a fashionista? Do you love working with people? Do you dream of owning and running your own business? Take a chance and start a clothing business—all you need to get up and running is your dream and this guide. Whether you’re interested in selling today’s hottest fashions or you’d rather start a specialty boutique, such as a children’s store, bridal shop, vintage store, consignment shop or something of your own invention, this book helps you make it big. It gives you the inside scoop on starting a clothing store, including: • How to spot trends and take advantage of them before your competitors do • Valuable money-saving tips for the startup process • Whether to purchase a franchise or existing business or start your dream store from scratch • How to find, hire and train the best employees • How to skyrocket your earnings by branding your clothes with your own private label • The pros and cons of having an on-staff personal shopper • And more! If you know how to dress for success, let Entrepreneur help you turn your fashion sense into a clothing empire.



Start Your Own Vending Business

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 313 pages

File Size : 30,31 MB

Release : 2012-05-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613081731

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Book Description

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 Consulting Business

Author : Entrepreneur magazine

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 28,99 MB

Release : 2014-05-19

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613082673

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Book Description

Leading entrepreneurs into the multi-billion dollar consulting industry, the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to capitalize on your talents to help others achieve their business goals. Coached by experts, learn to define your market, find and keep clients, obtain licenses, set rates, monitor cash flow, hire staff, prepare contracts, agreements, and reports, and more. Includes new interviews with successful consultants, updated answers to frequently asked questions, and a completely refreshed list of the top 20 consulting businesses.



Start Your Own e-Business

Author : / Entrepreneur magazine

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 11,4 MB

Release : 2014-06-10

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 159918530X

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Book Description

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 “netpreneur’s” business-building bible.



Start Your Own Coaching Business

Author : Entrepreneur Press

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 31,12 MB

Release : 2012-09-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613081847

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Book Description

The $100 billion coaching industry has exploded since the 1990s, as harried businesspeople turn to experts to help them make the right decisions and get motivated. And while there are many books on the market teaching the basics of starting a coaching business, this book covers three unique coaching arenas—motivation, life and business. Readers will learn how to master the two separate disciplines of a successful coaching business: the art of motivating clients and the science of running a successful business. They’ll discover how to establish their expertise to find new clients—and how to retain those clients. Smart pricing strategies and creative coaching package ideas will increase entrepreneurs’ revenue potential. Sales and publicity tips will further help entrepreneurs build their business as a motivational, life or business coach, and in-depth explanations of expansion ideas are included to allow readers to go as far as their dreams will take them.



Start Your Own Blogging Business

Author : Jason R. Rich

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 24,22 MB

Release : 2014-01-20

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613082746

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Book Description

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.



Start Your Own Travel Business

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher : Entrepreneur Press

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 44,47 MB

Release : 2012-02-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1613081693

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Book Description

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: Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more Designing and pricing your services and packages Managing your finances Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel Advertising and promoting online and in print Growing your business From finding your clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!