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.
Do you love making candles but the thought of running a business makes you break out in a cold sweat? Do you dream of working from home but don't know how to start? Maybe you want to market your candles better, but the words "Facebook ads" terrify you? Good news: My book, Candle Making Alchemy & Home-Based Business Start-up can give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start making and marketing your own unique line of candles. You already know the basics of candle making. You know the joys and benefits of homemade candles versus commercially manufactured ones. You know that thoughtfully fragranced candles make great gifts for friends and family. Maybe you'd like to expand your reach, selling to hundreds of satisfied customers. In short, you want to run your own successful candle-making business. I will walk you through everything you need to know, from safely setting up your space, choosing the best waxes and wicks, creating your own unique fragrance library, pricing your candles, creating a business plan, setting and attaining achievable goals, registering your business, using online ads and free advertising, and getting yourself out there. Whether you're a novice or an experienced candle maker, there is something in here to help you succeed. If you have never made a candle before, I even walk you through the process with a few basic recipes. My goal is to encourage and inspire you to get out there and connect with the people who will love your creations. Learn from my mistakes and get some ideas to inspire you. If you enjoy the creative side but loathe the business side (common with creatives!), you'll find easy-to-understand instructions on the business and legal side of things. I believe you'll find something useful and inspiring in this book. Here is a quick look at some of the highlights, but I would encourage you to check out the preview and the Table of Contents, so you know just what you're getting for your money. Part 1 Setting up your workspace efficiently and safely: tools and helpful items A short introduction to the basics of candle making An explanation of the various waxes and wicks, and choosing the right size wick for your candles A look at fragrance options and how to create your unique fragrance library Reducing your costs with inventory and labor Essential steps for safety that will protect your business and your customers Step-by-step guide to successful product testing Part 2 Branding and marketing to make an impression Successfully using ads for Facebook, Instagram, and Google Free alternatives to ads you can easily implement today Where to sell, connecting with your target market Building your customer base to keep them coming back Putting your best foot forward with labels and packaging Business basics and strategy for a candle-making business Setting and achieving attainable goals for success Pricing your product and projecting startup costs Starting an LLC: tax considerations and registration Taking payments online and in person How to improve, adapt, and overcome to keep your business thriving As you can see, you'll have an extensive resource in your hands when you purchase this book. Be sure to click "BUY NOW" to add this title to your cart. ★★★ Check out my previous book DIY Easy Step By Step Guide to Making Scented Soy & Beeswax Candles and Wax Melts at Home. Or, if you'd like to try some really creative color combinations without chemicals to make your candles stand out from the crowd, view my other book, Learn to Make Naturally Colorful & Aromatic Candles At Home.
A CLEAR, STEP-BY-STEP SYSTEM FOR WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN THAT WILL ATTRACT THE FINANCING YOU NEED Joseph R. Mancuso offers key guidelines and valuable tips on how to gear your business plan to the people who control the cash. Featuring the original business plans from three highly successful businesses, plans that raised millions in upfront financing, How to Write a Winning Business Plan also reveals: * What financiers look for in a plan * Nine questions that every plan must answer * How to prospect for financial sources * How to romance the money men * How to locate hidden sources of capital * How to handle objections * How to gain a commitment * And much more Complete with handy checklists and key financial forms, this book is your launch pad for a thriving business venture.
"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.
If you are passionate about starting a business and you are used to wicks, soy blends, probably with the full knowledge of a perfect scent, then going into a candle business may be a good fit for you. This book you are about to read is a perfect guide on how to start a candle-making business; a step-by-step guide for turning your candle-making skill into a multimillion-dollar business. If you finally decide to go into candle making business you will become a craftsperson as well as an entrepreneur. If that is the case, you are putting your creative talents and business acumen to good use as you are likely to cut a piece of the huge candle market. This book will give you an insight into the steps and resources you need to launch a candle-making business. Candle-making business can be very demanding, but at the same time, can be very fun and rewarding. Before you allow your excitement to push you into what you may not have the appropriate experience, pause and consider following this guide first. To make headway in this business, you will need to put in place your financial, legal, technical, and marketing ducks in a row. This is your chance to explore a new market, full of opportunities for a huge profit. TAGS: Scented candles recipe, Homemade candles for beginners, Essential oils and soy wax, Business plan for a startup, How to make candles that smell good, Home-based business opportunities, Sell candles at home
Start a Business in California is your guide to successfully starting and running your new business. From choosing your business to employment and financial matters, this book simplifies the start-up process while saving you time and money.
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.
No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. America's retail industry is in the midst of vast changes - superstores and giant discounters are popping up on major corners. Malls are lagging while "power centers" are surging ahead. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research section shows you the trends and a thorough analysis of retail technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from monthly U.S. retail sales, by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the 10 largest malls in the US. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains across the nation. From Wal-Mart and Costco to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, we profile the major companies that marketing executives, investors and job seekers most want to know about. These profiles include corporate name, address, phone, fax, web site, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. Purchasers of the printed book or PDF version may receive a free CD-ROM database of the corporate profiles, enabling export of vital corporate data for mail merge and other uses.
Simplify the Start-Up Process Starting a new business can be one of the most exciting things you will ever do-as well as one of the most overwhelming. To ensure the future success of your enterprise, take the time to properly establish yourself right from the start. Let Start a Business in Florida help you start your dream business headache and hassle-free. Learn how to: - Develop a Complete Business Plan - Register with State Authorities - Establish a Proper Tax Payment System - Market Your Business for Success Essential documents you need to: - Create a Brand-New Business - Avoid Problems with the IRS - Hire Employees - Comply with State and Federal Regulations - And much more . . .
