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500 businesses you can start!

The time to start your own business is now! Whether you're a previously employed manager seeking new opportunities and greater job satisfaction, starting up a home-based business, re-entering the job market, or just looking to earn some extra cash on the side, this book helps you discover the business that's just right for you.

This detailed reference provides more than 500 different business opportunities to choose from. Each entry features:

• A description of the business
• Start-up and hidden costs
• Potential earnings
Qualifications and equipment needed
• Marketing and advertising tips for the best results

• Creating a business plan
• Survival strategies
• Legal considerations
• Long-term growth strategies