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The Professional Personal Chef: The Business of Doing Business as a Personal Chef (Book only)

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:15:06 +0000

The definitive guide to a successful career as a professional personal chef The job of professional personal chef is one of the fastest growing careers in foodservice. People are choosing to become personal chefs in order to have a culinary career on their own terms, with a self-determined schedule and freedom from restaurant strictures. Not only do personal chefs have the chance to work with food in a more creative, personalized way, they are also able to approach their careers with a more entrepreneurial business sense. Written by Candy Wallace, the founder and Executive Director of the American Personal and Private Chef Association (APPCA) and Greg Forte, CEC, CCE, AAC, The Professional Personal Chef offers the definitive guide for starting and growing a successful professional personal chef business. It covers the skills and competencies required for the American Culinary Federation's Personal Certified Chef certification, and lays out a practical road map for this challenging but rewarding career. Filled with resources rich in detail, this useful and engaging text covers: The evolution of the professional personal chef career path The benefits and disadvantages of various forms of business ownership Operating legally Writing an effective business plan Creating a vision statement, mission statement, and elevator speech for your personal chef business Managing and securing finances Identifying target markets and revenue streams Developing marketing and sales plans and quality customer service A day in the life of a personal chef In each chapter, learning outcomes, key terms, and review questions reinforce the key concepts. From the Field features present interviews and real world experiences from working personal chefs. A complete instructor support package providing business resources, syllabi, and project suggestions is posted on a companion Web site at www.wiley.com, and also offers sample business plans, recipes for menus, forms, and other useful documents. Culinary arts instructors seeking a classroom text, as well as individual culinary professionals and amateurs interested in starting or growing a personal chef business, will find The Professional Personal Chef the essential A-to-Z guide to this exciting career.

AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

Here is the absolutely essential and totally comprehensive guide to wills, trusts, estate planning, and crafting a personal legacy.Scrutinized for accuracy by AARPâ��s legal specialists, this indispensable volume covers every aspect of planning an estate and creating a will. A crash course in one handy volume, the book walks readers through the entire process, from understanding the distinction between probate and nonprobate property to delegating a durable power of attorney, and from resolving possible tax issues ahead of time to safeguarding your assets. In these pages you will find:â�¢ comparisons of wills and simple living trusts;â�¢ advice on guardianship and advance medical directives;â�¢ explanations of the role and powers of a trusteeâ��and what steps to take in the case of suspected misconduct;â�¢ a primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets;â�¢ help in planning for children with disabilities;â�¢ ideas for making sure your money stays in the family in case a spouse remarries; and much, much more.

AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning, Updated Edition: The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:23:29 +0000

Scrutinized for accuracy by AARPâ��s legal specialists, and completely up-to-date, this indispensable volume covers every aspect of planning an estate and creating a will. A crash course in one handy volume, the book walks readers through the entire process, from understanding the distinction between probate and nonprobate property to delegating a durable power of attorney, and from resolving possible tax issues ahead of time to safeguarding your assets. Â In these pages you will find:â�¢ Comparisons of wills and simple living trusts.â�¢ Advice on guardianship and advanced medical directives.â�¢ Explanations of the role and powers of a trustee and what steps to take in the case of suspected misconduct.â�¢ A primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets.â�¢ Help in planning for children with disabilities.â�¢ A primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets.â�¢ Help in planning for children with disabilities.â�¢ Ideas for making sure your money stays in the family in case a spouse remarries; and much, much more.

100 Professional Legal Forms for Personal Use

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:09:27 +0000

This collection contains 100 professionally prepared American legal forms for everyday personal use. The forms are in electronic format for convenient use and customization in Microsoft Word 97 or 2000. There is an installation menu that allows easy selection of your chosen documents. Categories include: general contracts, finance and investments,leasing (landlord and tenant), wills, powers of attorney, litigation,and real estate.

Personal Legal Forms & Agreements

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:09:27 +0000

101 Law Forms for Personal Use (Book & CD-Rom)

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:09:27 +0000

Not all legal and financial transactions require lawyers and fancy contracts. Nolo Press's 101 Law Forms for Personal Use offers--you guessed it--101 standard legal forms for everything from estate planning to getting rid of pesky telemarketers. Written by attorneys Robin Leonard and Ralph Warner with the assistance of Nolo Press's editorial staff, these contracts are clear and well defined, written in simple, straightforward language. Along with the forms, which come in tear-out sheets as well as on an accompanying Windows-compatible disk, each section also offers clear, step-by-step procedures that are associated with each event or transaction. For example, the section on estate planning also includes beneficiary worksheets, three different types of wills, and an explanation of what procedures must be carried out for your will to be legally valid. Whether you are renting an apartment, selling your car, or simply working out a budget, 101 Law Forms for Personal Use will help ensure your transaction is simple, legal, and trouble-free.

The Complete Book of Personal Legal Forms

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:09:27 +0000


The revised and updated 3rd edition of this comprehensive legal handbook contains all of the forms and instructions necessary to handle the personal legal needs of most individuals and families, from wills and trusts to contracts and real estate forms.

The Complete Book of Personal Legal Forms

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:09:27 +0000

The Complete Book of Personal Legal Forms provides all of the important legal forms you need to save thousands of dollars in legal fees and protect yourself from liability. Using incomplete or poorly drafted forms can cost you later in profits or liability. But with a good starting point and an understanding of the issues, you can easily tailor your own simple contracts, forms and agreements to your specific needs.

E-Z Software Personal Law Library 4 CD Rom Discs

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:41:38 +0000

E-Z Personal Law Library on 4 CD Rom Discs. A complete library of resources to protect your self, your family and your valuable assets. Enforce your legal rights, avoid misunderstandings, and save legal fees. Disc #1 Divorce, Collecting Child Support, Credit Repair and Free Legal Help. Disc #2 Last Will & Testament, Living Wills and Living Trusts. Disc #3 Asset Protection, Bankruptcy & Solving IRS Problems. Disc #4 Winning in Small Claims Court, Winning in Traffic Court & Everyday Law.

Adams Personal Legal Forms and Agreements on CD, White (SS4322)

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:09:27 +0000

Adams legal forms provide economical and easy to use solutions to assist you in estate planning, finances, and other important personal and business life issues. Adams Personal Legal Forms and Agreements on CD is a comprehensive collection of 100+ legal forms and agreements. Each CD provides the documents you need so you can easily make legal agreements, manage your credit, create binding contracts, and protect yourself against legal action without incurring expensive legal fees. This CD provides an economical alternative to printed forms, allowing you to create unlimited forms in a variety of formats whenever they are needed. Whether it's a multi-part form, notebooks, writing pads, record books, or any of the hundreds of items we offer, you can count on Adams products to help!