It’s estimated that more a million homes undergo a major renovation or remodel every year. In fact, in 2005 alone, homeowners spent more than $275 billion (that’s billion, with a “b”) on home improvement--and that number is expected to grow significantly over the next few years. The result? The home design and improvement industry is hotter than ever, creating plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurs in this booming field.

Our guide offers you an easy-to-follow blueprint for starting five of the most in-demand home design/improvement services: interior design, home staging, professional organizing, building preservation/restoration and faux painting.

We help you decide which service best compliments your talents, then we walk you step-by-step through every aspect of setting up and running your new venture, from attracting clients to finding schools and professional organizations that can help you tool-up your skills.

Startup costs are minimal, you can operate any of these businesses out of your home--and you can often get up and running with tools and materials you already have. Order this guide today, and learn how to create your own design for success.

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There’s a good reason why cable TV networks like HGTV, The Learning Channel and DIY Network have such a huge following from coast to coast: The home design and improvement industry is hot, hot, hot and is showing no signs of cooling off. There may be no better time than the present to tool up your skills and fire up your enthusiasm for a career in this creative and fulfilling field.