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What exactly does a virtual assistant to? You may ask, are the tasks the same as an executive or administrative assistant? How do they get clients? Our Virtual Assistant course provides an overview of how to create a life you love and a work atmosphere you will thrive in. We explore techniques for finding your business niche, pricing your services, negotiating with potential clients, and mastering consultations. We discuss ways to successfully market yourself and target your ideal clients, as well as how to network and manage client relationships.
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Are you an animal person? Do you consider your pet a part of your family? The number of pet-owning households is growing every year. The grooming industry is booming. At last count, there were around 60,000 to 80,000 pet groomers in the U.S. Our Start Your Own Home-Based Pet Grooming Business course lays the framework for developing your own pet grooming business. We cover pet services that are in demand, training you need to become a pet groomer, and business basics – finances, insurance, marketing, and business branding.
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Interior design touches the lives of all of us in most aspects of life. At one time or another, almost everyone has been an interior designer or decorator on a limited scale when choosing a painting color or rug, when buying furniture for a new living or work space. Our Discover a Career as an Interior Designer course incorporates concepts used with design, color, textiles, flooring and lighting to give you a broad overview of the fundamental aspects of interior design.
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The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well world-wide. This course is designed to provide both budding entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners the tools, knowledge and guidance needed to transform an idea from concept to cash. In recent years, the United States has seen the highest rate of new business creation in over a decade, and many of these fledgling companies are being started by first-time entrepreneurs. It takes more than drive and desire to achieve success; and with great effort also comes great challenge. Our Swimming with Sharks course will help entrepreneurs assess the
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As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's a multi-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through the paper avalanche. In our course, students will receive expert advice and the latest industry information needed.
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Do you love being surrounded by flowers? Do you like to make people feel special with your floral gifts and arrangements? With so many different occasions appropriate for giving flowers, a florist shop is an in-demand business to start. Perfect your floral-arranging skills and customer service skills with a traditional florist shop or use your creativity with the endless possibilities of items to add to your shop! Whether you are considering opening a retail or a wholesale floral business, there are many things to consider when thinking about starting a floral business.
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Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? Our course will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy, a home-based photography business. Our students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You will learn how to estimate your start-up costs, outfit your home studio, market yourself and stay profitable once you are in business.
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Many couples get overwhelmed with wedding planning and often rely on a trained wedding planner to help them make their important day as special as possible. The duties of a wedding consultant can vary, but often include helping the happy couple with their wedding ceremony and reception by helping to choose wedding cakes, reception sites, flowers, invitations, and much more!
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Travel agent career professionals help people plan family vacations, corporate trips, cruises, international travel, and specialty tours such as adventure vacations. Travel agents generally have access to important information regarding fares and discounts, and are knowledgeable about particular geographic locations. Start your own travel business and discover success by offering unique opportunities--in both geography and market niche.
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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Personal Training business? As people of all ages become more aware of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, personal trainers are in high demand.
