Jacquelyn Lynn

Start Your Own Child-Care Service

Jacquelyn Lynn

START YOUR OWN CHILD-CARE SERVICE AND GET PAID TO CARE FOR KIDSAs the number of working parents grows the number of children who need quality childcare grows along with it. That need is creating a tremendous entrepreneurial opportunity for people who love children and want to build a business caring for them. This guide has the latest trends, facts, and figures, along with an updated list of resources to help you create a stable and enriching environment for child development, as well as a sound and profitable business.Learn how to:Choose the type of child care program and services to offerAcquire the right licensing, permits, insurance protection, and state-specific child care licensingAnalyze the market, asses the needs of the community, and match services to fit those needsFind the right location, or decide to operate from homeComply with safety regulations and child-care provisions of the Disabilities ActConsider zoning laws, space requirements, and legal determinations of offsite propertiesCalculate startup costs, get funded, manage finances, create a business plan, and account for the day-to-day operating costsStay competitive in the market with low-cost marketing tacticsFind, hire, and keep good employees

Start Your Own Cleaning Service

Jacquelyn Lynn

If it can get dirty, chances are people will pay to have it cleaned. Houses, carpets, upholstery, windows . . . the list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, creating a huge market for cleaning service startups. Updated with the latest industry and market information, including the impact of technology and new specialty niches, this new edition provides eager entrepreneurs with all the information they need to become a squeaky-clean success.The experts at Entrepreneur share everything aspiring entrepreneurs need to know to start three of the most in-demand cleaning businesses: residential maid service, commercial janitorial service, and carpet/upholstery cleaning. Included are current statistics and trend forecasts, the ins and outs of finding customers, new ideas for hiring and training employees, up-to-date legal, tax, and insurance requirements, tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and surefire tips for growing a business. Other support includes answers to frequently asked questions and access to an appendix of additional resources and checklists to guide readers through each step of the startup process.