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How To Start A Cosmetics Business Industry analysis indicates that the sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the U.S. are expected to sustain a steady increase of 5-6% until at least 2010, when annual sales will top $7.6 billion. That forecast makes for optimal conditions for starting up a cosmetic business that can be run from your home. At present, just over 50% of cosmetic and toiletry items are sold by major retailers or chains. The rest are divided amongst various beauty product specific companies as w... How To Start A Craft Business In 2001, the Craft Organization Directors Association (CODA), unveiled a study that showed just how strongly the fine crafts market affects our national economy. As a $13.8 billion industry, it is creating nearly twice the sales of cosmetics, and almost half that of the toy industry. A whopping 53% of those sales are done through wholesaling to companies/businesses that retail the end product to consumers. Those companies in turn are supplying the American market with qual... How To Start A Scrapbooking Business According to the Hobby Business Association, more than 13 million Americans enjoy scrapbooking as a pastime, and in fact, 20% of all "crafters" are part of one of the fastest growing crazes in the U.S. Gone are the days of simple albums and photos taped in. Today, a scrapbook is a work of art, a treasure trove of memories and moments that people preserve for themselves, or create as gifts for others. If you have an artistic flare, and have taken an instructor's course in s... How To Start A Home Decor Business The home decorating industry in America generates a solid $270 billion dollar market annually. People are choosing to spend more time at home, and more money on making that home what they want it to be. Home dÃ©cor items are also becoming increasingly popular as gift items for family, friends, and office exchanges. If you look around you'll see a multitude of products to enhance and embellish the home; from small trinkets to large dÃ©cor items, there's always something for ever... How To Start A Candle Business Every year, America spends $2 billion lighting up their lives with the romance, and soft glow of candles that come in all shapes, sizes and scents. They're one of the most popular home decorating accents, even for people who are not dedicated to doing their home in themes and matching colors/accessories. Now is an excellent time to start a candle business, either as a supplement to your regular income, or as a career that can be carried on in the evenings after your partne... How To Start A Business In The Wellness Industry Over the last five years, consumers as a group have opened up the market for health and wellness businesses, because of their increased awareness and focus on eating and living a healthy lifestyle. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $42.8 billion dollars on natural and organic products that were part of their diet, personal care, and environmental concerns. That makes the health and wellness industry a home business with great potential if you go about it the right way. First,... How To Start A Business In The Pampering Industry With the increased pressures of parenthood, and work commitments, many people find themselves without either the resources or time to indulge in long vacations or sessions at a spa to counter the stresses of everyday life. But what they are turning to in increasing numbers, is the personal, private pampering that can be had at home through skin care, aromatherapy, and other products that steep a person, even for a short while, in the luxury of scents and surroundings that pro... How To Start A Pet Supplies And Accessories Business Pets are a part of 63% of American households, which is over 69 million homes. And 45% of those homes have more than one pet. Approximately 37 million homes own a cat, and 43 million own a dog. All of this means that the market for pet supplies is guaranteed to be steady, and in fact, has grown by $2-$3 billion dollars annually, since 2002 with an estimated expenditure for 2006, to reach $38.4 billion dollars. Could this be the time to start a pet supplies and accessories ...