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Opportunities in the fashion design industry are expected to rise about 10 to 12 percent through 2013. You do not need to live in New York City, and you can start out small or even part time. Ralph Lauren's Polo empire was established on a small men's tie collection that he sold to Bloomingdales. Demand for fashion designers should remain strong, as consumers, hungry for new fashions and apparel styles will spur the creation of new clothing and accessory...
2) Food Service Management: How to Succeed in the High Risk Restaurant Business - By Someone Who Did
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Many of us have endured a stint in food service, whether it was our first venture into the working world or served as a part-time job strictly for extra income. For the majority of us, there was never any intention of pursuing it as a career. However, the fast pace and interaction with a variety of people delights some, and they develop an enthusiastic attitude toward the business. These people often understand the sound fundamentals of food preparation,...
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Do you want to own a business that does not confine you to a desk, where you are able to make your own hours and as much money as you want to work? According to the U.S. Department of Labor's most recent statistical data, the median annual income of someone in the vending industry is $29,000 and, as a business owner, you could make even more. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, and you are thinking about opening a vending business, then...
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor one of the fastest growing segments of the food service business is providing professional personal chef services. Personal chefs can expect to make between $100 and $400 a day every day. Until recently having a chef prepare food for you and your family was considered a luxury for only the wealthy. Today, many individuals and families have discovered that a personal chef service is an affordable, time saving,...
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Anyone, anywhere can open a successful photography business thanks to the digital camera revolution. With the right camera, equipment, skill, and business know-how, you can join the ranks of the pros earning more than $60,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you have a keen eye, imaginative thoughts, and the essential technical skills, then professional photography could be right up your alley. How to Open & Operate a Financially...
6) How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Florist and Floral Business Online and Off REVISED 2N
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Florists create beautiful arrangements for individuals or special occasions. The Revised 2nd Edition of How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Floral and Florist Business Both Online and Off will teach you all you need to know about getting started in a short time. The second edition is more concise and easy to follow. It contains updated facts about the floral industry as well as updated information on essentials for success, business entities,...
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The small bakeries that are popping up everywhere in this country can be started with a low investment compared to other food business, and can be highly profitable! This is the A-to-Z guide to making it in your own small bakery! Learn the expert tips, tricks, and a vast gold mine of crucial how-to information you just can't find anywhere else. This is a perfect book for entrepreneurs, schools, colleges and technical training centers. This detailed...
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According to a study by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, people starting their working careers will face the following situation when they retire age at age 65: They will have annual incomes between $4,000 and $26,000. According to the Social Security Administration, today's retirees can only count on corporate pensions and Social Security for 61 percent of their income at retirement. The remainder must come from other sources. Detailed...
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As the Internet grows and continues to become an increasingly integral part of our lives, so does the opportunity to make money in this arena. Online spending reached nearly $80 billion not long ago and increased to approximately $103 billion within a year. An estimated 136 million people shopped online in recent months. These figures suggest that an online business is a worthwhile, lucrative investment. There is no reason to forgo this opportunity,...
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