Make the dream of opening a retail business a reality. The fastest-growing segment of small business is retail-everything from clothing to linens, books to boats, gourmet pans to furniture. With over 30 years’ experience in retail, national expert and consultant James Dion offers practical, hands-on tips and advice on all aspects of retail business, from choosing the right business model and finding the ideal location to financing, purchasing, and marketing. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Information on permits, registrations, licenses, and other legal paperwork. • Advice on hiring, training, and motivating reliable employees. • Exceptional customer service techniques. • Creative tips on how to merchandise and market your store.
"Candle Making: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts" is the ultimate guide to the art of candle making. This book includes four comprehensive manuscripts that cover everything you need to know to create stunning and fragrant candles at home. The first manuscript is perfect for beginners, covering the basics of candle making, including the different types of wax, wicks, scents, and colors. You'll learn how to create a variety of candles, including pillar candles, container candles, votives, tea lights, and floating candles. With detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, you'll be able to create high-quality candles that are sure to impress your family and friends. The second manuscript is for intermediate candle makers, focusing on more advanced techniques, such as using essential oils, creating custom scents, and adding decorative elements like flowers and glitter. You'll also learn how to troubleshoot common issues that can arise during the candle making process, ensuring that your candles are always of the highest quality. The third manuscript is designed for experienced candle makers, covering advanced techniques, such as making layered candles, incorporating unique materials like sand or seashells, and creating specialty candles like aromatherapy or massage candles. With step-by-step instructions and expert advice, you'll be able to create stunning and unique candles that are sure to impress. The fourth manuscript focuses on the business side of candle making, including marketing strategies, pricing, and branding. You'll learn how to create a brand, design packaging, and effectively market your candles online and in-person. You'll also learn how to price your candles for profit and build a loyal customer base. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or expert candle maker, "Candle Making: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts" is the ultimate guide to creating stunning and fragrant candles at home. With practical tips, expert advice, and creative ideas, you'll be able to create candles that bring joy and relaxation to any space, while also building a profitable and sustainable business.
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The New Store Workbook gets down to the nitty gritty of planning to open a new museum store, from calculating the sales dollars needed per square foot, to estimating dollars spent by visitors, all the way to moving the whole operation onto the right e-commerce platform. The thirteen chapters that make up this journey are peppered with charts, tables, and real-world examples, including inventory projections, purchase orders, job announcements, and press releases. The new edition expands the discussion on social media, mobile shopping and new platforms for e-commerce and includes a complete chapter dedicated to the ins and outs of the Unrelated Business Income Tax. It’s your personal assistant, helping you embark on a successful adventure straight through opening day.
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