According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual income for someone in the collection industry is $29,000 and, as a business owner, you could make even more. The Department also suggests that the industry is expected to grow 18 to 26 percent by 2014. Working in the collection agency business requires patience, empathy, a commitment to excellent customer service, and superb negotiation skills. If you are thinking of opening a collection agency business, then we have a book that can guide you through the process, providing all of the insider tips needed to get started in a minimal amount of time, with a minimal amount of money. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, the four types of business formation, is included, as well as the legal implications of each. With all of the federal and state laws governing the industry, opening your own collection agency can quickly become a nightmare, and for that reason, you will be provided with the most up-to-date information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as well as a listing of laws state-by-state that may supersede this federal act. Many states, and even cities, require third-party agencies to be licensed and/or bonded, so you will be provided a wealth of information on all requirements so that you can knowledgably, and legally, operate your business with peace of mind. A complete checklist of all of the start-up equipment that you will need is provided, as well as a sample budgeting sheet to allow you to gauge start-up costs. You will learn about potential risks that you take in opening a collection agency and how a collection lawyer can help settle debts when you are unable to. You will learn the difference between first and third-party agencies, the different methods in which you can expect to be paid by creditors, tips and tricks to gaining clients, and the advantages of the debt buying method. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special chapter on customer service is provided, with tips on communicating with debtors in a non-threatening manner. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through every detail that will bring success. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft Word
Millions of Americans every year have troubles with their finances. They turn to experts in droves, asking for help in filing their taxes, consolidating their debt, or just planning how they will pay their bills and invest their retirement funds. This book was written for anyone who has ever wanted to dip his or her foot into financial planning but did not know where to start. You will learn the fundamental basics of financial planning, starting with the very process that most planners use to organize their own finances. You will learn how to organize financial statements and to create plans and how to properly manage taxes to great effect. You will learn how to manage basic assets such as cash, savings, home equity, and auto- mobiles. You will learn how to effectively manage credit and how to deal with insurance including life insurance, health insurance, and property insurance. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of startup information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. You will learn how to build your business by using low- and no-cost ways to satisfy customers, and also ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of excellent tips and useful guidelines. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. For all prospective financial planners, this guide will give you a complete walkthrough and timeline of what you need to accomplish to be effective. The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
Book & CD-ROM. The median annual salary for someone in the staffing service industry is $29,000 according to the U.S. Department of Labor and as a business owner, you could make even more. The Department also estimates that the staffing industry will grow faster and add more jobs than just about any other industry over the next decade. If you have always yearned for a career where you can really make a difference in someone s life and are thinking of opening a staffing service business, then we have a book that can assist you in taking those first steps and answer all of your questions along the way. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, the four types of business formation, is included, as well as the legal implications of each. A complete list of all of the start-up equipment that you will need is provided, as well as a sample budgeting sheet to allow you to gauge start-up costs. You will learn about potential risks that you take in opening a staffing service and how to minimise your losses. Also include is information on other types of insurance that you will need to have available to contractors that you hire, such as workers compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance. This book will assist in helping you decide whether you will offer temporary staffing services, long-term staffing services, or temp-to-perm staffing services. A list of potential sectors that your business can operate in will help you decide whether to stick to a specific niche or whether you will hire contractors to work in various fields, along with the benefits of operating in both situations and factors to consider such as local supply and demand, your own career experience, and economic feasibility. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and check-lists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special chapter on finding qualified contractors and businesses to place your employees in will be included. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through every detail that will bring success. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft Word) and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas.
Will teach you everything you need to know to make your second wedding run smoothly. You will learn what types of vows and ceremonies you should consider and how to deal with religious differences and etiquette for speeches and toasts. You will find useful advice on shopping, choosing a location, registering for gifts, and budgeting. There is also advice on how to plan your reception--from appropriate décor to the right entertainment. This book includes easy-to-use checklists, planning sheets, and a variety of samples to help you stay organized and on-track throughout your planning"--P. [4] of cover.
A typical workshop doesn’t always sound intriguing — in fact, it’s something most people try to avoid attending. Still, seminars are held each year in many fields and industries, and usually none are alike. While thousands of executives, employees, and other professionals dread hours of lectures and preaching that the average conference involve, the one you’re planning doesn’t have to be the norm. The Complete Guide to Running Successful Workshops & Seminarsis your complete guide to putting together an effective conference that is sure to be a hitfrom start to finish, regardless of your field and audience. In this new book, you will learn the ins and outs of planning a workshop,from general decisions about how long the event will last to the minutedetails such as where each person will check in and sit. This completeguide will teach you how to effectively target and communicate withyour audience so you can give your attendees the information they weremissing. You will learn about the basics of leading a training program,such as what characteristics you should portray to show your authorityand credibility, as well as the general structural elements of a workshop,seminar, and conference. This comprehensive book will help you define thereason why you are holding a workshop, and will teach you to succinctlycreate an objective for your participants so that you are destined forsuccess. You will even learn how to evaluate and measure your successduring and after the event to prove your true effectiveness and determineyour program’s strengths and weaknesses. Filled with information abouthow to build a budget, planning, scheduling and get funding for yourworkshop, this book addresses the financial aspect of holding an hour, day,or weekend workshop so that you can adequately allocate your money.This comprehensive guide has it all — and will teach you everything youneed to know to plan, promote, and present a conference.
In the United States, the average professional coach makes roughly $150 to $200 per hour. It is not uncommon for a seasoned coach to make well over $100,000 per year. If you are good at motivating and inspiring people, a coaching business might be a great choice for you. As a professional coach, you will recognize and define your clients' goals; construct a realistic strategy for achieving your goals; establish a detailed program of actions and activities; identify, manage, and change business improvements; get effective and timely results; monitor your progress and build on your successes: achieve what might seem impossible; and get the rewards and recognition you deserve. If you are investigating opportunities in this type of business, you should begin by reading this book. If you enjoy working With people, this might be the perfect business for you. Keep in mind that this business looks easy, but as with any business, looks can be deceiving. This complete manual Will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening. and running day-to-day operations; assistance with setting up your office; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business should be without. You will learn how to set up computer systems to save time and money, meet IRS requirements, generate high-profile public relations and publicity, and implement low-cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low- and no-cost ways to satisfy customers, as Well as ways to increase sales and have customers refer others to you.
Book & CD-ROM. According to the National Notary Association, there are 4.8 million notaries working in the U.S. Depending upon state regulations, notaries can perform marriages, witness and authenticate the signing of real estate mortgage loan documents and other legal contracts, and take and certify depositions. Notaries can make an average of $10 to $200 per signing, depending on the document type. Each state has individual guidelines that one must follow when first applying to become a notary and specific restrictions that a practising notary must abide by, including the amount a notary can charge per signing. With all of these rules, it can be quite a confusing process, and along with the frustration of opening your own business, it can quickly become a nightmare. Fortunately, with this book, you will have a comprehensive toolkit on not only how to become a notary, but on how to open your own notary business and cash in on the booming market as well. Whether you will be a mobile signing agent or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a partnership, LLC, corporation, or becoming a sole proprietor, the four types of business formations, is included, and also the legal implications of each. You will learn the ins and outs of the application process state-by-state, including which states require training sessions and exams, and also information on the appointment process and individual state laws that govern the practice of notaries. Beyond providing you with the information on becoming a notary, you will be supplied with a wealth of information about opening your own notary business, including working as a mobile signing agent, where you travel to your customers, or operating a full-scale notary business managing other notaries. A special chapter on services you can offer and average prices charged for those services will be included, and also information on charging for travel fees, appointment no-shows, emergency notarisations, and many other services that can be offered for a fee. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms, leases, and contracts; worksheets and check-lists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special section on the importance of keeping your notary journal up-to-date is included, and also information on your notary stamp. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas. A detailed glossary of mortgage and other legal terms will be included, along with helpful information on how to set up computer systems to save time and money, hire and keep a qualified professional staff, meet IRS requirements, manage and train employees, generate high profile public relations and publicity, and implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, and also ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of excellent tips and useful guidelines.
With loan restrictions tightening and interest rates skyrocketing, securing money from banks, credit card companies, or private investors is near impossible. But it is the season for one source of funding: Home equity loan rates are falling and home equity lines of credit are slipping. As a real estate owner making monthly payments, you are building up equity in your property âe" money that could be used to invest elsewhere. Now, the only questions are how to pull it out and where to invest it. How to Use the Equity in Your Home or Business Today to Invest for Tomorrow details the steps to increasing your equity and leveraging it to make it work for you. You will learn invaluable skills and options for investments, such as starting a business, investing in real estate, purchasing stock portfolios, renovating your home, and saving for educational expenses. Along with the benefits of investing equity, this book also addresses the problems you may face along the way and how to overcome the common mistakes. This book is the ultimate resource for novices and pros alike. Equity in a home or business that is idly sitting does not make you money. With How to Use the Equity in Your Home or Business Today to Invest for Tomorrow, learn how to put it to use today and watch your wealth build. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
Book & CD-ROM. According to the National Notary Association, there are 4.8 million notaries working in the U.S. Depending upon state regulations, notaries can perform marriages, witness and authenticate the signing of real estate mortgage loan documents and other legal contracts, and take and certify depositions. Notaries can make an average of $10 to $200 per signing, depending on the document type. Each state has individual guidelines that one must follow when first applying to become a notary and specific restrictions that a practising notary must abide by, including the amount a notary can charge per signing. With all of these rules, it can be quite a confusing process, and along with the frustration of opening your own business, it can quickly become a nightmare. Fortunately, with this book, you will have a comprehensive toolkit on not only how to become a notary, but on how to open your own notary business and cash in on the booming market as well. Whether you will be a mobile signing agent or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a partnership, LLC, corporation, or becoming a sole proprietor, the four types of business formations, is included, and also the legal implications of each. You will learn the ins and outs of the application process state-by-state, including which states require training sessions and exams, and also information on the appointment process and individual state laws that govern the practice of notaries. Beyond providing you with the information on becoming a notary, you will be supplied with a wealth of information about opening your own notary business, including working as a mobile signing agent, where you travel to your customers, or operating a full-scale notary business managing other notaries. A special chapter on services you can offer and average prices charged for those services will be included, and also information on charging for travel fees, appointment no-shows, emergency notarisations, and many other services that can be offered for a fee. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms, leases, and contracts; worksheets and check-lists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special section on the importance of keeping your notary journal up-to-date is included, and also information on your notary stamp. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas. A detailed glossary of mortgage and other legal terms will be included, along with helpful information on how to set up computer systems to save time and money, hire and keep a qualified professional staff, meet IRS requirements, manage and train employees, generate high profile public relations and publicity, and implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, and also ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of excellent tips and useful guidelines.
In the United States, the average professional coach makes roughly $150 to $200 per hour. It is not uncommon for a seasoned coach to make well over $100,000 per year. If you are good at motivating and inspiring people, a coaching business might be a great choice for you. As a professional coach, you will recognize and define your clients' goals; construct a realistic strategy for achieving your goals; establish a detailed program of actions and activities; identify, manage, and change business improvements; get effective and timely results; monitor your progress and build on your successes: achieve what might seem impossible; and get the rewards and recognition you deserve. If you are investigating opportunities in this type of business, you should begin by reading this book. If you enjoy working With people, this might be the perfect business for you. Keep in mind that this business looks easy, but as with any business, looks can be deceiving. This complete manual Will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening. and running day-to-day operations; assistance with setting up your office; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business should be without. You will learn how to set up computer systems to save time and money, meet IRS requirements, generate high-profile public relations and publicity, and implement low-cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low- and no-cost ways to satisfy customers, as Well as ways to increase sales and have customers refer others to you.
Will teach you everything you need to know to make your second wedding run smoothly. You will learn what types of vows and ceremonies you should consider and how to deal with religious differences and etiquette for speeches and toasts. You will find useful advice on shopping, choosing a location, registering for gifts, and budgeting. There is also advice on how to plan your reception--from appropriate décor to the right entertainment. This book includes easy-to-use checklists, planning sheets, and a variety of samples to help you stay organized and on-track throughout your planning"--P. [4] of cover.
Book & CD-ROM. The median annual salary for someone in the staffing service industry is $29,000 according to the U.S. Department of Labor and as a business owner, you could make even more. The Department also estimates that the staffing industry will grow faster and add more jobs than just about any other industry over the next decade. If you have always yearned for a career where you can really make a difference in someone s life and are thinking of opening a staffing service business, then we have a book that can assist you in taking those first steps and answer all of your questions along the way. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, the four types of business formation, is included, as well as the legal implications of each. A complete list of all of the start-up equipment that you will need is provided, as well as a sample budgeting sheet to allow you to gauge start-up costs. You will learn about potential risks that you take in opening a staffing service and how to minimise your losses. Also include is information on other types of insurance that you will need to have available to contractors that you hire, such as workers compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance. This book will assist in helping you decide whether you will offer temporary staffing services, long-term staffing services, or temp-to-perm staffing services. A list of potential sectors that your business can operate in will help you decide whether to stick to a specific niche or whether you will hire contractors to work in various fields, along with the benefits of operating in both situations and factors to consider such as local supply and demand, your own career experience, and economic feasibility. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and check-lists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special chapter on finding qualified contractors and businesses to place your employees in will be included. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through every detail that will bring success. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft Word) and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas.
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