Download or read book Starting from Scrap written by Stephen H. Greer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stephen Greer arrived in Hong Kong in 1993, a recent college grad with no financing, scant experience, and only a notion of starting some kind of business. Fourteen years later, his company Hartwell Pacific was a $250-million enterprise and a player in the global scrap-metal recycling trade. Along the way he encountered cultural roadblocks, ruthless and sometime unscrupulous competitors, and learned critical lessons in what makes a young business thrive. This remarkable story is chronicled here with humor, suspense, and keen insights into the strategies that made Stephen Greer a highly successful entrepreneur." --Book Jacket.

Download or read book Quilts for Scrap Lovers written by Judy Gauthier and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make 16 gorgeous scrap quilts from the scraps in your stash, including odd-shaped leftovers from craft or garment sewing. A unique cutting system helps beginning and seasoned quilters achieve beautiful results. Piece traditional blocks with ease when you start with 3 1/2", 4 1/2", and 5 1/2" squares. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment when you transform novelty, holiday, and even mismatched fabrics into striking quilts!

Download or read book A Fortune In Scrap Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry written by Ken Burtwell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Fortune in Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry" written by industry veteran, Ken Burtwell, describes how reclamation is vital to the national economy and ranks high on the list of the nation's largest industries. We're not talking recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans here - sure, that's something all of us can do, but what the average person doesn't know is the "hidden scrap" that's not obvious to the casual observer - and when salvaged properly - is worth a fortune!Ken shows you how to identify different metals with magnets and chemical tests and you'll learn how to prepare them for sale to get the BIGGEST BUCKS possible. Prep tools such as "Flame Cutting" and the awesome power of the "Thermic Lance" are described.From bridges and old buildings to old locomotives and the rails they run on, Ken covers this and shows you his (old) photos of buildings being demolished and their hidden gems. This is an example of BIG RECYCLING, and is a necessary process both from an economical and environmental point of view as there is a reduced demand on the Earth's natural resources.Included are formulas for estimating weights of steel drums, and tables showing weight-per-pound for different metal thicknesses.After reading Ken's "A Fortune in Scrap", you'll agree that recycling today is BIG BUSINESS and those having the moxie to forge ahead will be well rewarded.Topics covered in the book are:- Steel- The Scrap Dealer or Collector- Flame Cutting Steel Scrap- Better Grade - More Value- Metal Scrap from Demolition- The Thermic Lance (aka Thermal Lance)- Railroads and Rail Vehicles- Reclamation Equipment- Sheet Steel Gauges and Weights- More Valuable Scrap Metals- Common Metals: Lead And Zinc- Less Common Metals and Where To Find Them- Identification of Metals- Magnetic Testing- Government Scrap Sales- Precious Metals- Silver Coins- Testing Various Metals- Scrap DealersTHANK YOU for reading the description of this very interesting book and we hope you enjoy your purchase. Please feel free to leave a review as this aids others greatly in their purchasing decision.

Download or read book Start Up a Business Digital Book Set written by Bill Aulet and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 1144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Quilting Life written by Sherri McConnell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Download or read book Turning Memories Into Cash A Step By Step Guide to Starting a Scrap Booking Business written by Kathy Moore and published by Step-By-Step Guide to Starting. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally Revealed.. The Amazing insider Secrets of guide to starting a scrapbooking business. Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for just $9.99. Regularly priced at $14.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...If you possess a creative bent of mind, then scrapbooking is the business that you can consider. This can be a particularly lucrative vocation if you have the skill and unlimited imagination to bring people's thoughts into reality. While scrapbooking has been a hobby for most people as kids, very few people consider converting it into a full-time business or a part-time endeavor. This book is a start-up guide for anyone who is considering scrapbook making as a business or money-making opportunity. The book covers everything from the basic start-up strategies and tactics to what all you should consider before taking the plunge. A business cannot be successful unless you are able to sell your products profitably. This makes marketing and advertising an essential part of any business. However, every business has a different setup and requires a different promotional and marketing strategy. This book includes chapters on marketing and advertising methods for this business, how you should name the business and what can you charge from your clients in order to ensure that your business is profitable. Download Your Copy Today To order Your Book, click the BUY button and download your copy right now! Take action today and download this book for a limited time discount of only $9.99! Hit the Buy Now Button!! As with all my Books: The initial low price will increase shortly - the book is currently $9.99, but will next increase to $14.99 you have unlimited lifetime access at no extra costs, ever, Simply email us for updates all future additional lectures, bonuses, etc in this course are always free there's an unconditional, never any questions asked full 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee my help is always available to you if you get stuck or have a question - my support is legendary for all are how to Guides What are you waiting for? Click on the "Order this Book" now so we can start in a few minutes!: -) Click the "BuyNow 1-click" button, on the top right because every hour you delay is costing you money...Scroll up and Order Now!

Download or read book Scrap School written by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the classroom into your sewing space as you learn from expert quilters how to get the scrappy look you love. Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of "instructors" show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Lisa Bongean · Gudrun Erla· Sarah Huechteman · Susan Ache· Kim Diehl· Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene· Sherri McConnell· Amy Smart · Amanda Jean Nyberg

Download or read book Cash for Your Trash written by Carl A. Zimring and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Long before our growing levels of waste became an environmental concern, recycling was a part of everyday life for many Americans for a variety of reasons. From rural peddlers ... to urban children ..., individuals have been finding ways to reuse discarded materials for hundreds of years. ... Integrating findings from archival, industrial, and demographic records, and moving beyond the environmental developments that have shaped modern recycling enterprises, Zimring offers a unique cultural and economic portrait of the private businesses that made large-scale recycling possible."--Page 4 of cover

Download or read book Elbert Hubbard s Scrap Book written by Elbert Hubbard and published by New York : W.H. Wise. This book was released on 1923 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of more than seven hundred quotations from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Download or read book How To Weld Scrap Metal Art written by Barbie The Welder and published by Barbie the Welder. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make welded art today! Barbie The Welder shows you how to easily weld scrap metal art! Each step is pictured for these 30 welding projects to make the creation process straight forward and easy to follow for the beginner or advanced welder! Make gifts or start a metal art business! Projects include Keychain, star, business card holder, scrap heart, scrap words, snail, feathers, flower, bicycle, owl, drink coasters, bike, coat rack, dog, bulldozer, candle holders, steampunk wine or whisky rack, steampunk bookends, pencil holder, jewelry tree, scorpion, fisherman, person, rose, spider, midevil battleaxe, skeleton hand and arm, fly fisherman.

Download or read book Scrap City written by D. S. Thornton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerome discovers an entire city beneath the junkyard. But when it's under attack, can he save it?

Download or read book Big Book of Scrap Quilts written by L. Amanda Owens and published by Oxmoor House. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - 76 beautiful quilts including time-honored designs and modern interpretations - Step-by-step instructions, plus 28-page primer on quilting basics with color photos

Download or read book Getting a Start written by Nathaniel Clark Fowler and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scrap Saver s Stitchery Book written by Sandra Lounsbury Foose and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, at last, is the inspiration -- and the help -- you need to turn those left-over fabric scraps you've accumulated into useful household items and beautiful gifts for all occasions.

Download or read book The Foundryman written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Select Start Your Own Industry 4th Revised Edition written by NPCS Board and published by NIIR PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurship is one of the critical decisions to be made. It involves number of risk and has its own advantages also. But the charm of being a master of you is always above any other form of work. To start you own venture you have to decide on many things. Making a choice of the right project is a difficult decision for an entrepreneur and is an imperative decision. For the reason that rest of the challenges for setting up a business is based on the type of the product that an entrepreneur decides. Getting thorough knowledge is a must. Starting your own business is one of the few remaining paths to wealth. You do not need to be a genius to run a successful business, but you do need some help. And that is exactly what this book is, a guide into the stimulating world of business ownership. Entrepreneurship helps in the development of nation. A successful entrepreneur not only creates employment for himself but for hundreds. Deciding on a right project can lead you to the road to success. To help budding entrepreneurs this book contains more than 350 project profiles with project capacity, cost of project, rate of return etc. Identification, the first stage of the project cycle, is a crucially important process leading to the initial screening of projects. This book serves useful purpose for Project identification and helpful to project consultants, engineers, chartered accountants, corporates, individuals including entrepreneurs, financiers, contractors, investors and those who wish to gather at a glance information on the various projects.

Download or read book Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers written by Judy Gauthier and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover new possibilities for your fabric stash with this guide featuring 11 easy scrap quilts using ingenious, no-waste cutting techniques! Quilter Judy Gauthier is a master of turning fabric scraps into fabulous quilts. In this practical guide, sheshares her secrets for conquering that mountain of odds and ends. Learn how to piece gorgeous scrap quilts from fabric prints you never thought would go together—even remnants in odd shapes and sizes. Judy’s easy-to-use templates and color theory tips will have you cutting up your scrap surplus and making magic in no time. With these fun and inspiring projects, playing with scraps may become your all-time favorite sport.