Cheap and easy ideas for starting a small business 101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5,000 offers practical, real-world advice for turning ideas and skills into a successful small business. The book presents great ideas for simple small businesses that readers can undertake either full-time or in their spare time and covers all the issues readers need to know -startup costs, legal issues, accounting, taxes, and everything else. Once readers decide what business is right for them, the authors provide sensible business plans for making it happen. They show wannabe entrepreneurs how to get…mehr
Cheap and easy ideas for starting a small business
101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5,000 offers practical, real-world advice for turning ideas and skills into a successful small business. The book presents great ideas for simple small businesses that readers can undertake either full-time or in their spare time and covers all the issues readers need to know -startup costs, legal issues, accounting, taxes, and everything else. Once readers decide what business is right for them, the authors provide sensible business plans for making it happen. They show wannabe entrepreneurs how to get started, find funding, and build a sales and marketing program. Legal, zoning, and insurance requirements are provided for each business idea, as well as advice on expanding the business-and the profits. Future business owners who don't know where to start will find everything they need here.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
COREY SANDLER is the author of more than 150 books on business, travel, and technology, including Fix Your Own PC, also from Wiley. JANICE KEEFE is coauthor of numerous books, including 1001 Letters for All Occasions and Performance Appraisal Phrase Book.
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Preface ix Acknowledgments xi How to Use This Book xiii Chapter 1 Business Insurance and Risk Management 1 Chapter 2 Legalities and Taxes 11 Chapter 3 Setting Your Price 17 Chapter 4 Financing a Small Business 25 Chapter 5 Home Services (Exterior) 29 1 Lawn Mowing Service 2 Snow Removal 3 Garden Tilling 4 Window Cleaning 5 Deck Cleaning 6 Landscape Designer 7 Deck Construction 8 Storage Sheds, Playhouses, Doghouses 9 Children's Outdoor Playset Installer 10 Low-Voltage Outdoor Electrical Wiring 11 Stonemason and Decorative Brick Worker Chapter 6 Home Services (Interior) 59 12 Housecleaning 13 Rug Cleaner 14 Interior Decorator 15 Upholstery and Slipcover Maker 16 Wallpaper Hanger 17 Specialty Indoor Painting 18 Furniture Stripping 19 Furniture Repair 20 Closet Organizer 21 Bookcase and Shelf Builder 22 Indoor Plant Care 23 Custom Silk and Dried Flower Arrangements Chapter 7 Home Services (Specialty) 89 24 Handyperson 25 Errand Runner 26 Vacation Home Caretaker 27 Vacation House Watcher 28 House Painting 29 Chimney Cleaning 30 Pool Service 31 Firewood Delivery 32 On-demand Trash Removal 33 Christmas Tree Service 34 Small Engine Repair Chapter 8 Parties, Entertainment, and Special Events 119 35 Party Planner 36 Children's Event Organizer 37 Party and Special-Event Rentals 38 Catering 39 Visiting Chef 40 Specialty Cake Baker 41 Prepared Custom-Meal Service 42 Freelance Bartender 43 Entertainer 44 Holiday Decoration Service Chapter 9 Personal Services 149 45 Personal Shopper 46 Personalized Gift Basket Maker 47 Travel Planner 48 Historical Tours 49 Personal Fitness Trainer 50 Sports Trainer Chapter 10 Children, Family, and Pet Services 165 51 Babysitting 52 Babysitting Agency 53 Children's Night Out 54 Vacation Child Care 55 Dog Walking and Vacation Pet Visits 56 Pet Sitter and Doggie Day Care 57 Elder Companion 58 Elder Care Consultant 59 Genealogical Research 60 Family Biographer Chapter 11 Educational Services 195 61 Tutoring 62 Language Instructor 63 Music Teacher 64 Computer Instructor 65 SAT or ACT College Test Preparation 66 College Selection Advisor 67 College Application Consultant 68 Instructor at Community School Chapter 12 Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, and Musical Instruments 217 69 Alterations 70 Custom Tailoring 71 Custom Knitting, Sweater, and Afghan Design 72 Custom Quiltmaker 73 Jewelry Making 74 Portraiture from Photographs 75 Custom-Built Dollhouses 76 Musical Instrument Tuning and Repair Chapter 13 Transportation, Delivery, and Auto Services 237 77 Car Service 78 Independent Delivery Contractor 79 Auto Detailing Chapter 14 Computers, Graphics, and Photography 247 80 Computer Buying Consultant 81 Computer Repair and Upgrade 82 Web Design and Maintenance 83 Graphic Designer 84 Freelance Photographer 85 Film to Digital Scanning 86 Photo and Document Restorer 87 Videographer Chapter 15 Office and Professional Services 271 88 Temporary Secretary 89 Transcription Services 90 Temporary Worker at Conventions and Business Meetings 91 Bookkeeping 92 Billing Service 93 Resume Design 94 Letter Writing Chapter 16 Sales 287 95 Yard Sale Organizer 96 Consignment Resale 97 Antiques and Collectibles Wholesaler 98 Used Book Reseller 99 Tool and Equipment Rentals 100 Newspaper Delivery Route 101 Online Auctions: EBay and Beyond Appendix Government and Private Resources for Small Businesses 309 Index 313
Preface ix Acknowledgments xi How to Use This Book xiii Chapter 1 Business Insurance and Risk Management 1 Chapter 2 Legalities and Taxes 11 Chapter 3 Setting Your Price 17 Chapter 4 Financing a Small Business 25 Chapter 5 Home Services (Exterior) 29 1 Lawn Mowing Service 2 Snow Removal 3 Garden Tilling 4 Window Cleaning 5 Deck Cleaning 6 Landscape Designer 7 Deck Construction 8 Storage Sheds, Playhouses, Doghouses 9 Children's Outdoor Playset Installer 10 Low-Voltage Outdoor Electrical Wiring 11 Stonemason and Decorative Brick Worker Chapter 6 Home Services (Interior) 59 12 Housecleaning 13 Rug Cleaner 14 Interior Decorator 15 Upholstery and Slipcover Maker 16 Wallpaper Hanger 17 Specialty Indoor Painting 18 Furniture Stripping 19 Furniture Repair 20 Closet Organizer 21 Bookcase and Shelf Builder 22 Indoor Plant Care 23 Custom Silk and Dried Flower Arrangements Chapter 7 Home Services (Specialty) 89 24 Handyperson 25 Errand Runner 26 Vacation Home Caretaker 27 Vacation House Watcher 28 House Painting 29 Chimney Cleaning 30 Pool Service 31 Firewood Delivery 32 On-demand Trash Removal 33 Christmas Tree Service 34 Small Engine Repair Chapter 8 Parties, Entertainment, and Special Events 119 35 Party Planner 36 Children's Event Organizer 37 Party and Special-Event Rentals 38 Catering 39 Visiting Chef 40 Specialty Cake Baker 41 Prepared Custom-Meal Service 42 Freelance Bartender 43 Entertainer 44 Holiday Decoration Service Chapter 9 Personal Services 149 45 Personal Shopper 46 Personalized Gift Basket Maker 47 Travel Planner 48 Historical Tours 49 Personal Fitness Trainer 50 Sports Trainer Chapter 10 Children, Family, and Pet Services 165 51 Babysitting 52 Babysitting Agency 53 Children's Night Out 54 Vacation Child Care 55 Dog Walking and Vacation Pet Visits 56 Pet Sitter and Doggie Day Care 57 Elder Companion 58 Elder Care Consultant 59 Genealogical Research 60 Family Biographer Chapter 11 Educational Services 195 61 Tutoring 62 Language Instructor 63 Music Teacher 64 Computer Instructor 65 SAT or ACT College Test Preparation 66 College Selection Advisor 67 College Application Consultant 68 Instructor at Community School Chapter 12 Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, and Musical Instruments 217 69 Alterations 70 Custom Tailoring 71 Custom Knitting, Sweater, and Afghan Design 72 Custom Quiltmaker 73 Jewelry Making 74 Portraiture from Photographs 75 Custom-Built Dollhouses 76 Musical Instrument Tuning and Repair Chapter 13 Transportation, Delivery, and Auto Services 237 77 Car Service 78 Independent Delivery Contractor 79 Auto Detailing Chapter 14 Computers, Graphics, and Photography 247 80 Computer Buying Consultant 81 Computer Repair and Upgrade 82 Web Design and Maintenance 83 Graphic Designer 84 Freelance Photographer 85 Film to Digital Scanning 86 Photo and Document Restorer 87 Videographer Chapter 15 Office and Professional Services 271 88 Temporary Secretary 89 Transcription Services 90 Temporary Worker at Conventions and Business Meetings 91 Bookkeeping 92 Billing Service 93 Resume Design 94 Letter Writing Chapter 16 Sales 287 95 Yard Sale Organizer 96 Consignment Resale 97 Antiques and Collectibles Wholesaler 98 Used Book Reseller 99 Tool and Equipment Rentals 100 Newspaper Delivery Route 101 Online Auctions: EBay and Beyond Appendix Government and Private Resources for Small Businesses 309 Index 313
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