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Chapter 1 Here Comes the Bride... and the Wedding Consultant |
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Profile of a Wedding Consultant |
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Chapter 2 Here Comes the Wedding Consultant |
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10 | (1) |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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12 | (2) |
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Consulting Services and Fees |
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Chapter 3 Strategic Market Research |
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19 | (1) |
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Targeting Professional Women |
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Conducting Market Research |
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22 | (1) |
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22 | (5) |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (3) |
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26 | (1) |
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Writing a Mission Statement |
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Chapter 4 Business Basics |
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32 | (2) |
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Registering Your Company Name |
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34 | (4) |
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Limited Liability Company |
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Other Licenses and Permits |
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39 | (4) |
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Chapter 5 Getting Professional Help |
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43 | (10) |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (2) |
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48 | (2) |
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Commercial Business Insurance |
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49 | (1) |
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To Insure or Not to Insure |
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Chapter 6 Tools and Equipment that Make Dreams Come True |
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54 | (7) |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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56 | (2) |
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Telephones and Answering Machines |
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59 | (1) |
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Internet Postage and Postage Meters |
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60 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Establishing a Vendor Network |
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Finding Reputable Suppliers |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (8) |
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72 | (1) |
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Chapter 8 Certification and Professional Development |
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Major Industry Associations |
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Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) |
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Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) |
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Other Educational Opportunities |
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80 | (2) |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (3) |
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83 | (1) |
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Event Planning Publications |
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83 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 The Advertising Rules of Engagement |
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85 | (14) |
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86 | (1) |
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86 | (4) |
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90 | (9) |
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91 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Cyber Resources |
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99 | (16) |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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The Wedding Consultant Website |
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101 | (9) |
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103 | (2) |
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105 | (4) |
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109 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Social Networking and Other Viral Marketing Tools |
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111 | (4) |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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Chapter 11 Generating Positive Press |
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116 | (5) |
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117 | (2) |
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119 | (2) |
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Don't Stop There---Following Up |
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121 | (1) |
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Submitting Your Manuscript |
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122 | (1) |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (1) |
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126 | (3) |
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Chapter 12 Matrimonial Money Matters |
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129 | (18) |
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130 | (1) |
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Income and Operating Expenses |
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131 | (8) |
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131 | (1) |
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Telecommunication Expenses |
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132 | (1) |
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132 | (3) |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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Employee/Contractor Wages |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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Other Miscellaneous Expenses |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (7) |
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144 | (3) |
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Chapter 13 Living Happily Ever After |
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147 | (10) |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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Wedding Stories to Learn From |
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150 | (7) |
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150 | (1) |
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The Case of the Disappearing Guests |
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151 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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152 | (2) |
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154 | (3) |
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Wedding Consultant Resources |
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157 | (14) |
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158 | (1) |
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Attorney Referrals and Information |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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Books for Further Reading |
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159 | (1) |
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Bridal Shows and Information |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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Educational Opportunities |
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161 | (1) |
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Employee and Vendor Issues |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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Merchant Account Alternative |
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163 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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Office Equipment (Phones) |
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163 | (1) |
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Office Supplies, Forms, and Stationery |
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164 | (1) |
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Online Information Sources |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Pay-Per-Click Advertising Resources |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Small Business Development Organizations |
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166 | (1) |
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Tax Advice, Help, and Software |
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167 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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Wedding Planning Software |
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169 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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| Index |
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