Download or read book Business Plans are for the Dogs written by James Houser and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and the breakthrough that I will be describing, is going to examine the relationship between a child, a dog, and his parents and the issues that all parties go through when making the decision to get a child's first dog. I will then relate that to you, your business, and the other parties involved that are needed to get your company funded and in turn a success. While you are reading this book I want you to think of Bobby as yourself or the entrepreneur; the dog as the business that you are going to start; the parents of Bobby as the bank or investor; and the pitch that Bobby will make to his parents in order to bring the dog home as the business plan itself. By reading this book with that paradigm in mind, you will begin to understand the breakthrough in business plan development that I am aiming for and it will change the way you go into the business planning process. You will no longer need to procrastinate because the process won't be as daunting of a process as before. Instead you will understand the mindset that goes into writing one and you will be able to begin developing yours much faster and with geater focus.
Download or read book How to Write a Great Business Plan written by William A. Sahlman and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judging by all the hoopla surrounding business plans, you'd think the only things standing between would-be entrepreneurs and spectacular success are glossy five-color charts, bundles of meticulous-looking spreadsheets, and decades of month-by-month financial projections. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, often the more elaborately crafted a business plan, the more likely the venture is to flop. Why? Most plans waste too much ink on numbers and devote too little to information that really matters to investors. The result? Investors discount them. In How to Write a Great Business Plan, William A. Sahlman shows how to avoid this all-too-common mistake by ensuring that your plan assesses the factors critical to every new venture: The people—the individuals launching and leading the venture and outside parties providing key services or important resources The opportunity—what the business will sell and to whom, and whether the venture can grow and how fast The context—the regulatory environment, interest rates, demographic trends, and other forces shaping the venture's fate Risk and reward—what can go wrong and right, and how the entrepreneurial team will respond Timely in this age of innovation, How to Write a Great Business Plan helps you give your new venture the best possible chances for success.
Download or read book Business Plans Handbook written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2017-06-23 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business Plans Handbooks are collections of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. For those looking for examples of how to approach, structure and compose their own business plans, this Handbook presents sample plans taken from businesses in the Pet Services industry -- only the company names and addresses have been changed. Typical business plans include type of business; statement of purpose; executive summary; business/industry description; market; product and production; management/personnel; and, financial specifics.
Download or read book Killer Business Plan written by Peter & Lydia Mehit and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your business plan will be written, whether you put fingers to a keyboard or ink to paper. Your plan can be written by fate with every decision made in real time, where the odds of making the right one approach the probability of a coin toss;, or it can be the product of deliberate choices made after discovery, research and contemplation. The choice is up to you.Written in three parts, Killer Business Plan first takes you through the ways you can get into business, the traits of successful entrepreneurs and provides tips for how to choose and visualize your business.Next, it explains the various business structures available to you, gives you a grounding in the basics of non-profits and grants and provides financial models for quick assessment of your business idea.Finally, Killer Business Plan builds you plan progressively. The book has a companion website where you can find How To Videos, White Papers, Templates, Examples, Financial Models and Sample Business Plans.
Download or read book A New Approach to Dogs and Dog Training written by Theovoulos Koutsopoulos and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Write Your Business Plan written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive companion to Entrepreneur's long-time bestseller Start Your Own Business, this essential guide leads you through the most critical startup step next to committing to your business vision—defining how to achieve it. Coached by a diverse group of experts and successful business owners, gain an in-depth understanding of what’s essential to any business plan, what’s appropriate for your venture, and what it takes ensure success. Plus, learn from real-world examples of plans that worked, helping to raise money, hone strategy, and build a solid business. Whether you’re just starting out or already running a business, to successfully build a company, you need a plan. One that lays out your product, your strategy, your market, your team, and your opportunity. It is the blueprint for your business. The experts at Entrepreneur show you how to create it. Includes sample business plans, resources and worksheets.
Download or read book Anatomy of a Business Plan written by Linda Pinson and published by aka associates. This book was released on 2008 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From envisioning the organizational structure to creating the marketing plan that powers growth to building for the future with airtight financial documents, this guide provides the tools to create well-constructed business plans. Beginning with the initial considerations, this handbook offers proven, step-by-step advice for developing and packaging the components of a business plan--cover sheet, table of contents, executive summary, description of the business, organizational and marketing plans, and financial and supporting documents--and for keeping the plan up-to-date. Four real-life business plans and blank forms and worksheets provide readers with additional user-friendly guidelines for the creation of the plans. This updated seventh edition features new chapters on financing resources and business planning for nonprofits as well as a sample restaurant business plan.
Download or read book How to Start a Home Based Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business written by Cathy Vaughan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just fifteen years ago, “pet sitter” meant the kid down the street who helped feed pets when the neighbors traveled. Today, this fledgling field is fast becoming an established profession. Combining the appeal of working with animals, a viable customer base, and truly low start-up costs, it is for many people the ideal home-based business. And yet its “fun” aspects are often overshadowed by the daunting tasks of registering the business, purchasing insurance, and knowing what first steps to take and how to continue from there. With a simple, step-by-step format, How to Start a Home-Based Pet Sitting Business guides aspiring pet sitters from the dreaming stage to the doing stage more clearly and comprehensively than any such book to date.
Download or read book How to Start a Home based Dog Training Business written by Peggy O. Swager and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for skilled dog trainers has never been greater. To succeed in one of this field, you'll need more than dog expertise you'll need business savvy as well. Written for the non-business person, this book provides the information you need to start, operate, and prosper in your chosen field of dog training. Beginning with an overview of the different areas to create a dog training business, the book provides what it takes to break into and succeed in the top dog training fields. Readers learn what associations they need to become a part of as well as how to build counsel, structure, and support. Marketing information helps people expand and grow their business. Tips from a variety of established dog trainers gives this book an edge above the competition.
Download or read book How to Write a Business Plan Step by Step guide written by Manuel Taylor and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Introduction Structure of the business plan Company and financing Company overview Strategic and market analysis Industry analysis Competition Pricing Marketing plan Financial projections How to Create a Profit and Loss Statement Executive Summary Conclusion The whole business plan Author Bio Introduction If you have bought this short book, you are probably thinking about starting your own business. We live in the 21st century and we have more business opportunities now than ever before. Today, it is possible to start a global online business and to manage companies that are thousands of miles away from home. The technology has made our lives much easier. The reason you are reading this book is probably not because you don’t have the idea, but because you need to create a business plan and convince investors that what you plan to do is profitable. Before you continue reading this book, I want to tell you that there is nothing to be afraid of. Yes, writing a business plan is a bit difficult and complicated, as you need to pay attention to details, but yes, you can write it! In this short guide, we will go step by step through everything you need to know in order to write a business plan. Also, I am going to create a fictitious company and create a business plan for it. That way you can see how a complete business plan is written step by step. Before we start, you need to know that when you are writing the business plan, you should not only think as yourself, but as the owner, as well. Remember, the goal is not to convince you. The goal is to convince the investors. So you need to put yourself in the position of the investor and make sure that what you have written is done really, really well. The key to writing a good business plan is not only to have all the sections written such as Marketing plan, financial projection, and so on, but also to have answered all the questions that the investor might have for the project you’re presenting. Always keep this in mind. I will remind you of this many times during this book as I am going to write the potential questions with italic font. This was a short introduction to what to expect in this book. Now, let’s get started!
Download or read book A Short Course in International Business Plans written by Robert L. Brown and published by World Trade Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good business plan is both a statement of where you're going and how you will get there. This book provides a step-by-step process for developing and writing a dynamic business plan that will serve you, your business, and your financial backers.
Download or read book Venturing Innovation and Business Planning for Entrepreneurs written by Marc H. Meyer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venturing is a pragmatic methods-based book that first helps students conceive, design, and test product and service innovations, develop business models for them, and then create their business plans and investor pitches. The book also delves into different types of investors, stages of investment, and deal structures. It is a perfect book for business planning courses, where the instructor wishes to emphasize innovation and the creation of truly interesting, customer-grounded businesses.
Download or read book Dog Photography For Dummies written by Kim Rodgers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and tricks for capturing your canine's personality with every click of the camera Simply snapping a picture may not capture the playfulness or spontaneity of a dog. Knowing what kind of equipment, angle, and composition to use while photographing a dog can make all the difference in the character captured in the photo. Dog Photography For Dummies gives you practical and fun guidance for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Covering all the latest and greatest gadgets and accessories available to capture and alter photos of your favorite pooch, Dog Photography For Dummies offers techniques that amateurs and intermediates alike can use to improve their photography skills. This hands-on guide features great examples of dog portraiture, plus tons of ideas for fun new places to pose your furry friend, such as the beach, the park, the car, in the snow, and more. Detailed discussions of color versus black-and-white, indoors versus outdoors, composition, and capturing movement Advice on how to get a dog to sit still Considerations for photographing a shy dog who is scared of the camera Guidance on making the most of natural light Tips for photographing dogs with black (or dark) coats How to photograph people and dogs together Whether for decorating, memories, or holiday cards, Dog Photography For Dummies makes it easy to capture the best of your four-legged friend.
Download or read book The Dog Walker s Startup Bible written by Maxwell Von Thor and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey That Pawsitively Pays Imagine a life where passion and prosperity walk side by side--a world where your love for dogs transforms into a thriving business. The Dog Walker's Startup Bible: A Complete Guide to Turning Walks into Wealth is your indispensable guide on this exciting path. This comprehensive tome isn't just a walk in the park; it's your atlas to entrepreneurial success in the booming pet care industry. Step into the lucrative world of dog walking with an introduction that lays the groundwork for a profitable and fulfilling venture. Learn not only the why, but the how as you navigate through the essential chapters designed to set you ahead of the pack. From crafting a bark-worthy business plan, branding your budding enterprise, to legal know-hows that ensure a safeguarded future--the foundation of your dream business begins here. What comes next is a deep dive into marketing mastery. It's one thing to believe in your brand; it's another to make the market fall in love with it. Discover innovative strategies that'll have clients lining up at your door. Our expert advice on pricing ensures you're not just breaking even but breaking through to remarkable profitability while keeping the tails wagging. Master walking skills that go beyond the leash with insights into canine behavior and advanced safety protocols, honing your craft into an art as admirable as it is in-demand. Yet, walking dogs is only half the story. In Chapter 6, your people skills get a major leash-up as you learn to navigate the human aspect of dog walking--with tips on fostering trust to dealing with the hairiest of situations. Don't just track mud into the house; pave a path of growth and resilience. Your business is not static, and neither are you. As you leaf through the final chapters, uncover the secrets of scaling, franchising, and transforming a humble passion into a community cornerstone. With added resources, FAQs, and a sample business plan, your entrepreneurial journey won't be a lonely trail. With The Dog Walker's Startup Bible, the leap from dog lover to boss entrepreneur is not just possible, but profitable. Fetch your copy today and turn every step into a stride towards wealth and well-being.
Download or read book The Complete Do It Yourself Guide to Business Plans written by Delvin R. Chatterson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE to BUSINESS PLANS Do-It-Yourself Business Plan? Yes you can! This comprehensive Guide provides all the tools, tips and techniques you need, including Real-life case studies, Sample Business Plans and Financial Templates. In the Guide you will learn valuable insights from Uncle Ralphs thirty years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive and consultant to entrepreneurs. Learn what to say and what not to say in your Business Plan. How to present it to different sources of financing. How to test feasibility and calculate your break-even sales. Learn how to evaluate whether you have what it takes before you start. And learn how to Avoid the Seven Biggest Mistakes that most entrepreneurs make. It will be easier to prepare your Business Plan and it will deliver better results.
Download or read book Recreation Event and Tourism Businesses written by Robert E. Pfister and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses: Start-Up and Sustainable Operations reveals the keys to business success in the commercial recreation, event, and tourism sector. Until now, students, professors, and professionals interested in this growing industry have been limited to general business or basic recreation texts. In this book the authors have combined their expertise as both business owners and professors to offer a comprehensive and industry-specific course textbook and step-by-step guide for business start-up." "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses presents new professionals and potential business owners with clear, easy-to-read directions for developing and writing a business plan. The book's business profiles and case studies serve as examples to follow when working on the plan and help readers gain insight into how businesses are planned, started, and funded. It also lays out important strategies for starting a business and shares best practices based on successful recreation businesses."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book One Nation Under Dog written by Michael Schaffer and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty, insightful, and affectionate examination of how and why we spend billions on our pets, and what this tells us about ourselves In 2003, Michael Schaffer and his wife drove to a rural shelter and adopted an emaciated, dreadlocked Saint Bernard who they named Murphy. They vowed that they'd never become the kind of people who send dogs named Baxter and Sonoma out to get facials, or shell out for $12,000 hip replacements. But then they started to get weird looks from the in-laws: You hired a trainer? Your vet prescribed antidepressants? So Schaffer started poking around and before long happened on an astonishing statistic: the pet industry, estimated at $43 billion this year, was just $17 billion barely a decade earlier. One Nation Under Dog is about America's pet obsession—the explosion, over the past generation, of an industry full of pet masseuses, professional dog-walkers, organic kibble, leash-law militants, luxury pet spas, veterinary grief counselors, upscale dog shampoos, and the like: a booming economy that is evidence of tremendous and rapid change in the status of America's pets. Schaffer provides a surprising and lively portrait of our country—as how we treat our pets reflects evolving ideas about domesticity, consumerism, politics, and family—through this fabulously reported and sympathetic look at both us and our dogs.
