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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| How to Use This Book | |
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| Business Insurance and Risk Management | |
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| Legalities and Taxes | |
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| Setting Your Price | |
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| Financing a Small Business | |
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| Home Services (Exterior) | |
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| Lawn Mowing Service | |
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| Snow Removal | |
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| Garden Tilling | |
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| Window Cleaning | |
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| Deck Cleaning | |
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| Landscape Designer | |
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| Deck Construction | |
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| Storage Sheds, Playhouses, Doghouses | |
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| Children's Outdoor Playset Installer | |
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| Low-Voltage Outdoor Electrical Wiring | |
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| Stonemason and Decorative Brick Worker | |
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| Home Services (Interior) | |
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| Housecleaning | |
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| Rug Cleaner | |
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| Interior Decorator | |
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| Upholstery and Slipcover Maker | |
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| Wallpaper Hanger | |
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| Specialty Indoor Painting | |
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| Furniture Stripping | |
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| Furniture Repair | |
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| Closet Organizer | |
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| Bookcase and Shelf Builder | |
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| Indoor Plant Care | |
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| Custom Silk and Dried Flower Arrangements | |
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| Home Services (Specialty) | |
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| Handyperson | |
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| Errand Runner | |
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| Vacation Home Caretaker | |
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| Vacation House Watcher | |
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| House Painting | |
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| Chimney Cleaning | |
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| Pool Service | |
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| Firewood Delivery | |
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| On-demand Trash Removal | |
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| Christmas Tree Service | |
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| Small Engine Repair | |
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| Parties, Entertainment, and Special Events | |
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| Party Planner | |
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| Children's Event Organizer | |
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| Party and Special-Event Rentals | |
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| Catering | |
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| Visiting Chef | |
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| Specialty Cake Baker | |
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| Prepared Custom-Meal Service | |
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| Freelance Bartender | |
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| Entertainer | |
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| Holiday Decoration Service | |
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| Personal Services | |
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| Personal Shopper | |
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| Personalized Gift Basket Maker | |
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| Travel Planner | |
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| Historical Tours | |
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| Personal Fitness Trainer | |
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| Sports Trainer | |
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| Children, Family, and Pet Services | |
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| Babysitting | |
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| Babysitting Agency | |
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| Children's Night Out | |
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| Vacation Child Care | |
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| Dog Walking and Vacation Pet Visits | |
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| Pet Sitter and Doggie Day Care | |
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| Elder Companion | |
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| Elder Care Consultant | |
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| Genealogical Research | |
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| Family Biographer | |
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| Educational Services | |
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| Tutoring | |
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| Language Instructor | |
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| Music Teacher | |
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| Computer Instructor | |
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| SAT or ACT College Test Preparation | |
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| College Selection Advisor | |
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| College Application Consultant | |
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| Instructor at Community School | |
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| Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, and Musical Instruments | |
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| Alterations | |
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| Custom Tailoring | |
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| Custom Knitting, Sweater, and Afghan Design | |
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| Custom Quiltmaker | |
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| Jewelry Making | |
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| Portraiture from Photographs | |
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| Custom-Built Dollhouses | |
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| Musical Instrument Tuning and Repair | |
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| Transportation, Delivery, and Auto Services | |
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| Car Service | |
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| Independent Delivery Contractor | |
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| Auto Detailing | |
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| Computers, Graphics, and Photography | |
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| Computer Buying Consultant | |
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| Computer Repair and Upgrade | |
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| Web Design and Maintenance | |
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| Graphic Designer | |
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| Freelance Photographer | |
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| Film to Digital Scanning | |
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| Photo and Document Restorer | |
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| Videographer | |
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| Office and Professional Services | |
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| Temporary Secretary | |
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| Transcription Services | |
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| Temporary Worker at Conventions and Business Meetings | |
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| Bookkeeping | |
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| Billing Service | |
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| Resume Design | |
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| Letter Writing | |
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| Sales | |
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| Yard Sale Organizer | |
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| Consignment Resale | |
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| Antiques and Collectibles Wholesaler | |
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| Used Book Reseller | |
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| Tool and Equipment Rentals | |
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| Newspaper D | |