Imagine having a career where you can see the results of your caring and creative efforts every day. As a daycare owner you can hear the joy of children's laughter and be someone children love, trust, and learn from. In this FabJob guide you will discover...

"Whether just starting your daycare career or a seasoned veteran in the industry, this book provides proven techniques to give you a blueprint for success. You will discover: basic information for starting a dog daycare including business resources, licensing information, zoning guidance, and legal, financial, and insurance concerns for the daycare owner; forms and record-keeping materials needed to operate a daycare; how to provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps the dogs healthy and happy and the staff safe; optional money-making services that daycare centers can provide; trouble shooting ideas including how to handle clients with aggressive dogs, dealing with contagious diseases, and expelling dogs from daycare; and how to monitor the relationship within a group of dogs and identify control measures that can be used to maintain stability." --from publisher.

"This book will help you have your dream career ... ; ... if you know what your dream career is ; ... if you are having difficulty choosing among several careers, or ; ... if you have no idea which career you should choose. You will identify a career that's ideal for you through fun and insightful exercises, quizzes, and advice. You will discover 101+ dream careers that are rarely advertised and get specific strategies to help you break in. You will learn how to make your application stand out, how to find a job through word of mouth, and even how to create your dream job. You will also get helpful advice on goal-setting and motivating yourself to take action"--Publisher website (September 2007).

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned retail entrepreneur, Retail Business Kit For Dummies shows you how to start and run your business in today’s retail marketplace—from your original dream and the day-to-day operation to establishing a connection with customers and increasing your sales, both on the Web and at a brick-and-mortar shop. In this practical, how-to guide, retail expert Rick Segel shares his expertise and reveals what it takes to be successful. You’ll get a handle of the basics of launching and growing your business, from writing a business plan and finding a great location to hiring and keeping great staff. Find out how to meet and exceed customer expectations, create a positive shopping experience, provide top-notch customer service, and earn customer loyalty. Discover how to: Launch a successful independent retail business Create a Web site that shines Connect with customers and increase sales Handle legal and accounting issues Design stores that really work Practice the 10 keys to retail selling Use management practices proven in the trenches Make visual merchandising work for you Make your new venture succeed beyond your wildest dreams with a little help from Retail Business Kit For Dummies! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials found in the print version of this title are not included as part of eBook file.

This fabulous book explains how to break into a career in event planning. It gives step-by-step advice on how to plan a party, conference, or other event. Job opportunities with corporations, convention centers, country clubs, and other employers are covered, with advice on finding job openings, preparing a portfolio and resume, and interview skills. It also explains how to start an event planning business, including finding clients, preparing proposals, and pricing. Includes CD-ROM.