Ultimate Start-Up Directory (Paperback)

by James Stephenson (Author) "Are you searching for a unique advertising business opportunity that can be managed from a homebased office, and has the potential to generate a six-figure..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Representing 30 industries, this directory briefly lists 1350 businesses that entrepreneurs might be interested in starting. Each entry includes a rating based on ease of start-up, estimated cost and income potential, online opportunity, whether the business could be home based, potential legal issues, skills needed, part-time possibilities, and the franchise or licensing potential. The businesses cover a wide range of commercial ideas, from seed packaging, tree-house kits, cooking classes, chimney cleaning, and vitamin sales to graffiti removal, online lotteries, children's toys, art galleries, and bumper stickers. Readers learn how to market and advertise their business and how to secure paying customers and build competitive advantages. Real business advice and real business opportunities will help entrepreneurs identify and understand the best new business venture for them. All libraries, especially those serving the small-business community, will want to purchase this inexpensive and well-written reference. Susan C. Awe, Univ. of New Mexico Lib., Albuquerque
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
"Entrepreneur?s Ultimate Start-Up Directory" is the world?s largest and most comprehensive collection of great business ideas. It contains 1350 start-up ideas in more than 30 industries, including home-based, part-time and internet opportunities. Everything from full-time high-technology, retail operations, to part-time craft and service businesses are represented. Each entry includes: - An overview of the business and how to get started - Start-up costs and potential income and profit levels - Skills and legal requirements needed to operate the business - Who the customers are, and how to attract them - Franchising and online options, where applicable - Plus, thousands of proven, practical business tips and resources for further information

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891984330
• ISBN-13: 978-1891984334
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #752,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Great Ideas!, November 10, 2001

By	Julie Ramsey (Canada) - See all my reviews

If you are looking for great business start up ideas, then this book is for you. Having been recently layed off from my job I decided that perhaps it was time to start my own business, and secure my future. Like most I did not know where to start. Having purchased this book gave me some great ideas for businesses that I can start, and I am currently narrowing the field. I found the book easy to read, full of great information that can be applied to almost any persons situation, and most importantly a great resource and inspiration tool, especially for someone like me with limited business exsperience. A must have for anyone thinking about starting a business!

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A home run., July 1, 2002

By A Customer

Simply the best book I have ever read about starting a business. No get rich quick scams, no "look inside yourself" motivational hype, just great ideas to get you making money by working for yourself.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to business ideas, July 31, 2002

By	Wendy Bly (New York) - See all my reviews

This book is easy and fun to read and packed with tons of great ideas. In the past I have purchased other books similar in topic and was always disappointed by the fact that the authors seemed to point out the obvious and went out of their way to constantly tell readers what they must know in order to succeed, over and over, and over...I find this to be subjective at best and at worst mind numbingly boring to read. I was relieved to discover this book was different, the author simply features a ton of ways you can make money working for yourself in a quick read format. I'm working with a few of the ideas in greater detail and have found the information to be spot on the money and well researched. I highly recomend this book to anyone who wants to get out of the job frame of mind and start making more money by using a few simple ideas.