In this book you will discover how to teach yourself interior decorating (includes step-by-step decorating instructions), how to get discounts of up to 20-50% on furniture and materials, how to create an impressive portfolio even if you have no previous paid decorating experience, how to get a job with a home retailer, home builder, or other interior industry employer, how to start an interior decorating business, price your services, and get clients.

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The FabJob Guide to Become a Spa Owner shows how you can successfully start a day spa business. The authors share their own experiences plus expert business advice from more than two dozen spa business owners and other spa industry experts.

Are You Ready to Retire? If you are in your 50's or 60's and approaching retirement, this book is a must for you! Within the next two decades, 75 million baby boomers are expected to retire. They are redefining retirement. They will live long than previous generations. This book will help pre-retirees begin envisioning their retirement now. Getting Ready for Retirement will give you insight and answers to a multitude of frequently asked questions such as: - When is the best time to retire? - Should I relocate and if so, where is the best place to retire? - Do I need or want to continue to work during retirement? - What will give me meaning and purpose during retirement? - What travel and senior discounts are available to me? - How can I be assured of a reliable retirement income? This valuable resource guide will help you prepare in advance for a quality of life in this exciting new phase of your life for the rest of your life.

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.

"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).