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<p><i>Preface ix</i></p> <p><i>Acknowledgments xi</i></p> <p><i>How to Use This Book xiii</i></p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Business Insurance and Risk Management 1</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Legalities and Taxes 11</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Setting Your Price 17</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Financing a Small Business 25</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Home Services (Exterior) 29</b></p> <p>1 Lawn Mowing Service</p> <p>2 Snow Removal</p> <p>3 Garden Tilling</p> <p>4 Window Cleaning</p> <p>5 Deck Cleaning</p> <p>6 Landscape Designer</p> <p>7 Deck Construction</p> <p>8 Storage Sheds, Playhouses, Doghouses</p> <p>9 Children’s Outdoor Playset Installer</p> <p>10 Low-Voltage Outdoor Electrical Wiring</p> <p>11 Stonemason and Decorative Brick Worker</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Home Services (Interior) 59</b></p> <p>12 Housecleaning</p> <p>13 Rug Cleaner</p> <p>14 Interior Decorator</p> <p>15 Upholstery and Slipcover Maker</p> <p>16 Wallpaper Hanger</p> <p>17 Specialty Indoor Painting</p> <p>18 Furniture Stripping</p> <p>19 Furniture Repair</p> <p>20 Closet Organizer</p> <p>21 Bookcase and Shelf Builder</p> <p>22 Indoor Plant Care</p> <p>23 Custom Silk and Dried Flower Arrangements</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Home Services (Specialty) 89</b></p> <p>24 Handyperson</p> <p>25 Errand Runner</p> <p>26 Vacation Home Caretaker</p> <p>27 Vacation House Watcher</p> <p>28 House Painting</p> <p>29 Chimney Cleaning</p> <p>30 Pool Service</p> <p>31 Firewood Delivery</p> <p>32 On-demand Trash Removal</p> <p>33 Christmas Tree Service</p> <p>34 Small Engine Repair</p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Parties, Entertainment, and Special Events 119</b></p> <p>35 Party Planner</p> <p>36 Children’s Event Organizer</p> <p>37 Party and Special-Event Rentals</p> <p>38 Catering</p> <p>39 Visiting Chef</p> <p>40 Specialty Cake Baker</p> <p>41 Prepared Custom-Meal Service</p> <p>42 Freelance Bartender</p> <p>43 Entertainer</p> <p>44 Holiday Decoration Service</p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Personal Services 149</b></p> <p>45 Personal Shopper</p> <p>46 Personalized Gift Basket Maker</p> <p>47 Travel Planner</p> <p>48 Historical Tours</p> <p>49 Personal Fitness Trainer</p> <p>50 Sports Trainer</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Children, Family, and Pet Services 165</b></p> <p>51 Babysitting</p> <p>52 Babysitting Agency</p> <p>53 Children’s Night Out</p> <p>54 Vacation Child Care</p> <p>55 Dog Walking and Vacation Pet Visits</p> <p>56 Pet Sitter and Doggie Day Care</p> <p>57 Elder Companion</p> <p>58 Elder Care Consultant</p> <p>59 Genealogical Research</p> <p>60 Family Biographer</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 Educational Services 195</b></p> <p>61 Tutoring</p> <p>62 Language Instructor</p> <p>63 Music Teacher</p> <p>64 Computer Instructor</p> <p>65 SAT or ACT College Test Preparation</p> <p>66 College Selection Advisor</p> <p>67 College Application Consultant</p> <p>68 Instructor at Community School</p> <p><b>Chapter 12 Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, and Musical Instruments 217</b></p> <p>69 Alterations</p> <p>70 Custom Tailoring</p> <p>71 Custom Knitting, Sweater, and Afghan Design</p> <p>72 Custom Quiltmaker</p> <p>73 Jewelry Making</p> <p>74 Portraiture from Photographs</p> <p>75 Custom-Built Dollhouses</p> <p>76 Musical Instrument Tuning and Repair</p> <p><b>Chapter 13 Transportation, Delivery, and Auto Services 237</b></p> <p>77 Car Service</p> <p>78 Independent Delivery Contractor</p> <p>79 Auto Detailing</p> <p><b>Chapter 14 Computers, Graphics, and Photography 247</b></p> <p>80 Computer Buying Consultant</p> <p>81 Computer Repair and Upgrade</p> <p>82 Web Design and Maintenance</p> <p>83 Graphic Designer</p> <p>84 Freelance Photographer</p> <p>85 Film to Digital Scanning</p> <p>86 Photo and Document Restorer</p> <p>87 Videographer</p> <p><b>Chapter 15 Office and Professional Services 271</b></p> <p>88 Temporary Secretary</p> <p>89 Transcription Services</p> <p>90 Temporary Worker at Conventions and Business Meetings</p> <p>91 Bookkeeping</p> <p>92 Billing Service</p> <p>93 Resume Design</p> <p>94 Letter Writing</p> <p><b>Chapter 16 Sales 287</b></p> <p>95 Yard Sale Organizer</p> <p>96 Consignment Resale</p> <p>97 Antiques and Collectibles Wholesaler</p> <p>98 Used Book Reseller</p> <p>99 Tool and Equipment Rentals</p> <p>100 Newspaper Delivery Route</p> <p>101 Online Auctions: EBay and Beyond</p> <p>Appendix Government and Private Resources for Small Businesses 309</p> <p><i>Index 313</i></p>

<b>COREY SANDLER</b> is the author of more than 150 books on business, travel, and technology, including Fix Your Own PC, also from Wiley. <p><b>JANICE KEEFE</b> is coauthor of numerous books, including 1001 Letters for All Occasions and Performance Appraisal Phrase Book.</p>

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