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Start your own cleaning service : maid service, janitorial service, carpet and upholstery service and more / by Lynn, Jacquelyn.(CARDINAL)665656; Entrepreneur Press.(CARDINAL)462711;

Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction To Cleaning Services -- Driving forces -- Chapter 2: Startup And Operations -- What are the qualifications? -- Predictable? yes and no -- Franchise or independent operations? -- Buying an existing business -- Chapter 3: Residential Cleaning Service -- Who are your customers? -- Beyond individual homes -- Who are your competitors? -- Equipment -- Supplies -- Standard operations -- What will you clean? -- How will you clean? -- Scheduling -- What does a typical day include? -- From that first phone call -- Maintaining customer records -- Pitfalls -- Oop! -- Chapter 4: Janitorial Service -- Who are your customers? -- Who are your competitors? -- Equipment -- Floor cleaning equipment -- Chemicals -- Standard operations -- Laundry -- Maintaining customer records -- Bidding -- Estimating a job -- Be prepared to answer questions -- Cash flow issue -- Security -- Chapter 5: Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning Services -- Who are your customers? -- Who are your competitors? -- Equipment -- Cleaning methods -- Chemicals -- Carpet cleaning basics -- Carpet cleaning specifics -- Handling the initial service request -- Visiting the customer's home -- Writing the invoice -- Performing the service -- Furniture cleaning specifics -- Inspecting furniture before giving an estimate -- Writing your estimate -- Cleaning furniture -- Cleaning drapes -- Chapter 6: Other Cleaning Businesses -- Window cleaning -- Disaster cleaning and restoration -- Blind cleaning -- Pressure wash -- Restroom cleaning -- Chimney sweeping -- Ceiling and wall cleaning -- Post death and trauma cleaning -- Chapter 7: Developing Your Plan -- Business plan elements -- To market, to market -- Are you on a mission? -- Chapter 8: Structuring Your Business -- Naming your company -- Trademarks -- Protect your mark -- Legal structure -- Licenses and permits -- Professional services -- Create your own advisory board -- Insurance issues -- Deliveries and storage -- Chapter 9: Money Matters -- Sources of startup funds -- Setting prices -- Labor and materials -- Overhead -- Profit -- Setting residential cleaning service prices -- Setting janitorial service prices -- Setting carpet cleaning prices -- Keeping records -- Billing -- Establishing credit policies -- Red flags -- Accepting credit and debit cards -- Chapter 10: Setting Up Your Business -- Homebased tax advantage -- Commercial option -- Vehicles -- Build a fleet -- Check out the drivers -- Chapter 11: Human Resources -- What makes a good cleaning service employee? -- Look in the right places -- Evaluating applicants -- Take care of your employees -- Now that they're hired -- Training techniques -- Uniforms -- Employee benefits -- Child labor laws -- What should you pay? -- Employee theft -- When you suspect a problem -- Chapter 12: Purchasing -- Choosing suppliers -- Buying supplies -- Dealing with suppliers -- Suppliers are also creditors -- Negotiating a deal -- Chapter 13: Equipment -- Basic office equipment -- Telecommunications -- Telephone -- Answering machine/voice mail -- Cell phone -- Toll-free number -- E-mail -- Chapter 14: Marketing -- Researching and defining your market -- Do you need a website? -- Elements of image -- Trade shows -- Trade show tips -- Chapter 15: Tales From The Trenches -- Never stop learning -- Tap all your resources -- Clean it like it's your own -- Develop systems -- Be careful! -- Don't undersell yourself -- Take care of your employees -- Prepare for the worst -- Watch your chemical combos -- Find a niche -- Develop your computer skills -- Track labor costs -- Invest in customer service -- Keep your eye on the economy -- Don't take every job -- Appendix -- Cleaning services resources -- Associations -- Consultants and other experts -- Credit card services -- Equipment and supply sources -- Franchise and business opportunities -- Internet and government resources -- Magazines and publications -- Successful cleaning services -- Glossary -- Index.Product Description: Sweep Up the Profits. If it can be cleaned, chances are people will pay you to clean it. Houses, carpet, upholstery, windows The list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, which means your market is huge. Startup is easy and requires little initial investment Allow our experts to teach you everything you need to know to start three of the most in-demand cleaning businesses; residential; maid service; commercial; janitorial service and carpet/upholstery cleaning. Including: Current statistics and trend forecasts that keep you ahead of the curve. The ins and outs of finding customers. New ideas for hiring and training employees. What equipment and supplies you'll need (and where to find them). How to use technology to make your business competitive. Up-to-date legal, tax and insurance requirements. How to avoid common pitfalls. Surefire tips for growing your business. And more. Plus, learn answers to frequently asked questions, and access an appendix of additional resources and checklists to guide you through each step of the startup process. With the help of our experts, you'll become a squeaky-clean success in no time!.

Subjects: Building cleaning industry; House cleaning; New business enterprises;

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Careers in artificial intelligence.

Includes bibliographical references and index.Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us, from music choices to electronics to healthcare. AI refers to machines that are programmed to think and act like humans. Examples of AI include Pandora personalized song lists, robotic vacuum cleaners and self-driving vehicles. Many industries offer careers in AI, including financial services, technology, marketing, agriculture, gaming, and retail. Details 29 profiles in related occupations, including: Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic, Computer Hardware Engineer, Craft/Fine Artist, Industrial Designer, Material Engineer, Mathematician/Statistician, Mechanical Engineer, Operations Research Analyst, Quality Control Inspector, Sales Engineer and Software Developer/Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester. Each chapter begins with a snapshot of the occupation that includes median pay, job outlook, typical education requirements, working conditions, and recommended areas of interest. Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules. Job Outlook and Job Prospects describe current and anticipated rate of growth for a specific career and compares to other jobs in the area. Appendix A: Guide to Holland Code, discusses John Holland's theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: Realistic; Investigative; Artistic; Social; Enterprising; and Conventional.

Subjects: Reference works.; Informational works.; Artificial intelligence.; Computer industry;

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Logo design : global brands / by Lavoyer, Valerie,translator.(CARDINAL)866778; Wiedemann, Julius,editor.(CARDINAL)806194; Wiethoff, Andrea,translator.(CARDINAL)866861;

Introduction -- From logo design to global brands -- Consumer product & retail -- Bicycles -- Children care -- Consumer retail -- Health & beauty -- Home appliances -- Home care -- Imaging & photographic -- Kitchenware -- Office supplies -- Personal care -- Tobacco -- Toys -- Fashion & apparel -- Accessories -- Clothing -- Eyewear -- Fashion labels -- Footwear -- Haute couture -- Luxury -- Sportswear -- Finance -- Banking -- Credit cards -- Financial services -- Foreign exchange -- Investment -- Insurance -- Payment systems -- Stock exchanges -- Food & drink -- Beverages -- Candies -- Chocolate -- Fast food -- Food products -- Ice cream -- Restaurants & bars -- Savory foods -- Snacks -- Packaged foods -- Wines, beers & spirits -- Government & institutions -- Associations -- Churches -- Cities & countries -- Clubs & sports club -- Foundations -- Institutions -- Museums -- Organizations -- Political parties -- School & colleges -- Universities -- Industry -- Aerospacial -- Agricultural -- Airplane manufacturers & servicing -- Automobile, servicing & supplies -- Chemical industries -- Electronics -- Engineering companies -- Industrial conglomerates -- Marine industry -- Mobility -- Motorbikes -- Optical companies -- Steel & mining -- Media, music & entertainment -- Artists & bands -- Books -- Campaigns -- Cinemas & studios -- Distributors -- Events & festivals -- Films -- magazines & newspapers -- Music instruments -- Publishers -- Radio -- Record labels -- television channels -- Websites -- Service & business -- Airlines -- Auctioning & auditing -- Catering -- Consultancy -- Energy -- health service -- Hospitality -- Logistics -- Outsourcing -- Pharmaceutical -- Printing services -- Security services -- Telecommunications -- Transport -- Utility companies -- Technology -- Apps -- Browsers & search engines -- Computer companies -- E-commerce -- Electronics & hardware -- Internet portals -- gig economy -- Mobile phones -- Semiconductors -- Social media -- Social networks -- Software -- System companies -- Streaming -- Video games

Subjects: Logos (Symbols); Trademarks.;

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Success by the numbers : statistics for business development / by Womack, Ryan.(CARDINAL)275192; Reference and User Services Association.Business Reference and Services Section.(CARDINAL)275191;

Introduction / Ryan Womack -- Federal business statistics and the 2002 economic census / Paul T. Zeisset -- Finding Florida statistical resources and data / Susan S. Floyd -- Demographics and marketing / Susan Shultz -- Economic forecasts / Todd M. Hines -- Industry statistics / Janic Steed Lewis -- Financial statistics / Angela Jacobe -- Labor, employment, and wage statistics / Ashley Robinson -- Trade statistics / Kaiping Zhang.This publication is based on the 2004 conference program of the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association, held at the American Library Association's Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, on June 28, 2004.

Subjects: Bibliographies.; Government publications; Business; Information services;

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Careers : the graphic guide to finding the perfect job for you / by Pawlewski, Sarah,consultant.(CARDINAL)618810;

Arts, crafts, and design -- Performing arts, media, and journalism -- Sales, marketing, and advertising -- Administration and business management -- Finance, law, and politics -- Information technology and computing -- Science and research -- Animals, farming, and the environment -- Engineering and manufacturing -- Construction -- Transportation -- Security and emergency services -- Social service and teaching -- Health and medicine -- Sports, leisure, and tourism."With career paths, skills guides, industry profiles, and more, this book is guaranteed to show you the way from high school to the right job for you"--Page 4 of cover.

Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Occupations.; Professions.; Vocational guidance.;

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The information broker's handbook / by Rugge, Sue.(CARDINAL)205287; Glossbrenner, Alfred.(CARDINAL)149368;

1. The market for information -- 2. What is an information broker? -- 3. The job of information brokering -- 4. Pros & cons of the information business -- 5. The crucial question: Is it for you? -- 6. How to get started -- 7. At the library: Non-electronic sources & resources -- 8. Government information sources -- 9. Public records searching -- 10. The telephone: Your most powerful tool -- 11. Welcome to the electronic universe! -- 12. How to go online -- 13. Databases & how to search them -- 14. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) & forums -- 15. How to tap the Internet -- 16. Bulletin board systems (BBSs) -- 17. CD-ROM possibilities -- 18. Services to sell -- 19. Projecting an image of credibility -- 20. Marketing & sales: The missing ingredients -- 21. Power marketing tips & techniques -- 22. Executing the project: 10 steps to follow -- 23. Pricing, contracts, & billing -- Conclusion: Welcome aboard! -- App. A The information broker's bookshelf: Crucial resources & reference works -- App. B Contact points: Online systems, organizations, associations, & trade shows -- App. C Association of Independent Information Professionals -- App. D Seminars offered by the Information Professionals Institute -- App. E How to use the accompanying disk -- App. F The Internet Toolkit & Glossbrenner's Choice.System requirements for accompanying computer disk: DOS, Windows; Macintosh.

Subjects: Information services industry; Information services.; Information scientists.;

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Toxics release inventory [electronic resource] : Title III--Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. by United States.Environmental Protection Agency.Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.(CARDINAL)217245;

Disc 1. Install disc -- Disc 2. 1987-1997 Toxics release inventory -- Disc 3. Landview III; Risk screening environmental indicators; Manuals; TRI publications.Computer program.System requirements: IBM 486 compatible machine or greater ; MS Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT ; 16 MB RAM ; 400 MB hard disc space ; 4X CD-ROM drive.

Subjects: Databases.; United States.; Factory and trade waste; Hazardous substances; Hazardous substances; Hazardous wastes; Industrial toxicology;

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Grand theft auto V [video game]. by Rockstar Games (Firm);

"When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other"--ContainerESRB content rating: M, Mature 17+ (intense violence, blood and gore, nudity, mature humor, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol).System requirements: PlayStation 4 game system; 59 GB minimum; HD video output 1080p; DualShock 4; PS4 remote play; online play (optional); player data transfer subject to certain limits and requirements. Online requirements: online multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus membership; access to exclusive content requires Rockstar Games Social Club Account; PSN online features require broadband Internet service and a Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) account. Blu-ray Disc.

Subjects: Action adventure video games.; 2D video games.; Video games.; Automobile theft; Crime; Criminals; Sony video games.;

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Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ certification passport : (Exam N10-008)) / by Weissman, Jonathan S.,Author(DLC)n 2015025372; Meyers, Mike,1961-Editor(DLC)n 98036249;

Fully updated coverage of every topic on the latest version of the CompTIA Network+ exam Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Network+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Inside, a certification training expert guides you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus only on what you need to know to pass the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-008, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day. Inside: *Practice questions and content review after each objective prepare you for exam mastery *Exam Tips identify critical content to prepare for *Enhanced coverage of networking fundamentals *Enhanced coverage of network implementations and operations *Enhanced coverage of network security and troubleshooting Covers all exam topics that verify you have the knowledge and skills required to: *Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices *Understand and maintain network documentation *Understand the purpose of network services *Understand basic data center, cloud, and virtual networking concepts *Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues *Implement network hardening techniques *Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure Online content includes: *Customizable practice exam test engine for N10-008 20+ lab simulations to help you prepare for the performance-based questions *One-hour video training sample *Mike Meyers' favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities.

Subjects: Computing Technology Industry Association; Computer technicians; Computer networks;

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Scholarships, grants & prizes. by Peterson's (Firm)(CARDINAL)531293;

How to find an award that's right for you -- All about scholarships -- A strategy for finding awards -- Scholarship management organizations -- Scholarship scams : what they are and what to watch out for -- Searching for scholarships, grants & prizes online -- How to use this guide -- Quick-reference chart -- Scholarships, grants & prizes at-a-glance -- Profiles of scholarships, grants & prizes -- Academic fields/career goals -- Accounting -- African studies -- Agribusiness -- Agriculture -- American studies -- Animal/veterinary sciences -- Anthropology -- Applied sciences -- Archaeology -- Architecture -- Area/ethnic studies -- Art history -- Arts -- Asian studies -- Audiology-- Aviation/aerospace -- Behavioral science -- Biology -- Business/consumer services -- Campus activities -- Canadian studies -- Chemical engineering -- Child and family studies -- Civil engineering -- Classics -- Communications -- Computer science/data processing -- Construction engineering/management -- Cosmetology -- Criminal justice/criminology -- Culinary arts -- Dental health/services -- Drafting -- Earth science -- Economics -- Education -- Electrical engineering/electronics -- Energy and power engineering -- Engineering/technology -- Engineering-related technologies -- Entomology -- Environmental health -- Environmental science -- European studies -- Fashion design -- Filmmaking/video -- Fire sciences -- Flexography -- Food science/nutrition -- Food service/hospitality -- Foreign language -- Funeral services/mortuary science -- Gemology -- Geography -- German studies -- Graphics/graphic arts/printing -- Health administration -- Health and medical sciences -- Health information management/technology -- Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics -- Historic preservation and conservation -- History -- Home economics -- Horticulture/floriculture -- Hospitality management -- Human resources -- Humanities -- Hydrology -- Industrial design -- Insurance and actuarial science -- Interior design -- International migration -- International studies -- Journalism -- Landscape architecture -- Law enforcement/police administration -- Law/legal services -- Library and information sciences -- Literature/English/writing -- Marine biology -- Marine/ocean engineering -- Materials science, engineering, and metallurgy -- Mathematics -- Mechanical engineering -- Meteorology/atmospheric science -- Military and defense studies -- Museum studies -- Music -- Natural resources -- Natural sciences -- Neurobiology -- Nuclear science -- Nursing -- Occupational safety and health -- Oceanography -- Oncology -- Optometry -- Osteopathy -- Paper and pulp engineering -- Peace and conflict studies -- Performing arts -- Pharmacy -- Philosophy -- Photojournalism/photography -- Physical sciences and math -- Political science -- Psychology -- Public health -- Public policy and administration -- Radiology -- Real estate -- Recreation, parks, leisure studies -- Religion/theology -- Science, technology, and society -- Social sciences -- Social services -- Special education -- Sports-related/exercise science -- Surveying ; surveying technology, cartography, or geographic information science -- Therapy/rehabilitation -- Trade/technical specialties -- Transportation -- Travel/tourism -- TV/radio broadcasting -- Urban and regional planning -- Women's studies -- Nonacademic/noncareer criteria -- Civic, professional, social, or union affiliation -- Corporate affiliation -- Employment/volunteer experience -- Impairment -- Military service : Air Force -- Military service : Air Force National Guard -- Military service : Army -- Military service : Army National Guard -- Military service : Coast Guard -- Military service : general -- Military service : Marines -- Military service : Navy -- Nationality of ethnic background -- Religious affiliation -- Residence -- Talent/interest area -- Miscellaneous criteria -- Indexes -- Award name -- Sponsor -- Academic fields/career goals -- Civic, professional, social, or union affiliation -- Corporate affiliation -- Employment/volunteer experience -- Impairment -- Military service -- Nationality or ethnic heritage -- Religious affiliation -- Residence -- Location of study -- Talent/interest ares.

Subjects: Directories.; Awards; Grants-in-aid; Scholarships; Student aid;

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