This text--a combination of Harvard Cases and text-- examines the entrepreneurial process from the initial idea through business operations to harvest. It provides the knowledge and skills required for students pursuing careers as entrepreneurs as well as valuable ideas for those in a more structured business setting. Most importantly, it takes a close look at the process of identifying and pursuing opportunity, which has become increasingly important in restoring the competitive position of many U.S. industries in a global marketplace

Whether you're looking to break free from the 8-to-5 grind or just want to make a little extra money on the side, a coin-operated laundry could be your ticket to financial independence. With more people living in condos and apartments, laundromats are more profitable than ever, and you can shape the business to match your tastes, interests and imagination. Our guide shows you how to success in this low-maintenance, highly lucrative business where you could gross up to a $1 million a year. Topics covered include:

• Choosing a location
• Buying vs. renting equipment
• Promoting your business and other proven tips for boosting sales
• Creating an inviting atmosphere
• Understanding permits and regulations
• Managing your finances

Entrepreneur magazine's Start Your Own Coin Operated Laundry also includes useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, and step-by-step instructions, worksheets and checklists to guide you through each stage of starting, running and growing your business. Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream.

Turn the World Into Your Market…Without Leaving Home!

Importing is not just for those lone-wolf, footloose adventurer types who survive by their wits and the skin of their teeth. It's big business these days—more than $870 billion in goods and services, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Exporting is just as big: In one year alone, American companies exported $349 billion in merchandise to 226 foreign countries. Everything from beverages to commodes—and a staggering list of other products you might never think of as global merchandise—are fair game for the savvy trader.

But the import/export field is not the sole purview of the big guys. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, large companies sell only 4 percent of all exports. The other 96 percent—the lion's share of the business—is wide open to the startup entrepreneur.

As a top import/export agent, you can net a healthy six-figure income by matching buyers and sellers from around the globe, right from your own home. This book is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for tapping into lucrative global markets, including overviews if the op foreign markets to help you get a running start. It covers every aspect if the start-up process, including:

• How to collect money from overseas transactions
• How the government can help you find products and customers
• A list of newsletters, directories and U.S. Department of Commerce publications
• Legal aspects of import/export
• How to choose a customs broker
• A sample letter for generating contacts in the United States and abroad

This book, based on a bestselling Entrepreneur Start-Up Guide, can help you become a player in the glamorous and lucrative world of international exchange.

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A freight brokerage business is simple to start. You don’t need any specialized education or previous knowledge of the shipping industry. And you can run your business out of your home. This information-packed six-CD set tell you everything you need to know to plan, start and run a successful freight brokerage business including:

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