A record 21.6 million students attended American colleges and universities in the fall of 2012. Of those students, the U.S. Census Bureau says, more than 4.4 million were in the 15-19 age bracket, the market primed and ready for the advice dispensed by college consultants. The experts at Entrepreneur zero in on this growing marketing and show education enthusiasts how to turn their passion into profits with a college planning and consultant business.

Aspiring entrepreneurs learn the ins and outs of starting their own successful business in one of today's hottest industries: beauty. From laying the groundwork for starting a small business and establishing themselves in the marketplace to holding their grand opening and developing service policies, this step-by-step guide takes beauty enthusiasts from big-picture plans to day-to-day dealings at their new spa and salon. Soon-to-be business owners also get an insider's perspective from beauty industry practitioners and experts who offer tips, advice, examples, and even their contact information to add to the many resources provided.

Say "I Do" to SuccessFrom wedding bells to wedding bills, gain an inside look at the billion dollar wedding industry and learn how to earn your next pay check coordinating the "big" day of today's brides and grooms. Discover the newest wedding trends, such as destination weddings, tapas-style catering, disposable video cameras, wedding logos and more. Plus, learn everything else you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant business, including: How to market your services and find customersUsing social media to attract and communicate with clientsTips from the pros for handling the unexpectedWhat licenses and permits you needHow to avoid common mistakesHow to negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best pricesThe most important contacts to makeAnd more! You don't need an office or a lot of startup money. With your creativity and help from our experts, you'll be well on your way to success! The Start Your Own Series from Entrepreneur Press presents the business essentials for starting and running today's hottest businesses and delivers the best practices from successful entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur Press is a leading small to midsized business trade publisher, provides aspiring, emerging, and growing entrepreneurs with actionable solutions to every business challenge--ultimately, leading them from business idea to business success.