PERSONALIZED PROFITS

Hot opportunity: made-to-order
books for kids produced instantly!

Are you looking for a business to start that you can:

1. Launch with no experience
2. Receive help & support on the business from experts
3. Run from home
4. Work part-time or full-time
5. Sell via mail order or at local shows & fairs, or from a mall kiosk
6. Launch with less than $1000

(opportunities range from $395 to $1995)

If you answered ‘yes’ to any or all of these ques, you might find your dream business in creating personalized books for kids. Best Personalized Books has been in the business of publishing high-quality, beautiful full color hardcover books for two decades. Start with no experience.

The beautifully published books are marketed towards children, featuring a 24-page story with the child as the main character. The books feature characters from Sesame Street, Scooby-Doo, Batman, DC, Marvel, Garfield and much, much more. The books are very current.

Today, Jack and Wendy Kalisher, founders, can be proud to say they have helped thousands of entrepreneurs start their own personalized book publishing business all over the world. The company’s books are distributed all over the world in many languages. Business is booming!

The dynamic duo of Jack and Wendy started their business in 1991 using computer technology to increase efficiency and cut costs of producing personalized books. Formerly, personalized books had to be ordered by mail and took more than a month to deliver. Jack believed personalized books and computers were the perfect match. The couple started to produce their special books with a unique computer software program. The Kalishers patented the process in 1993.

Entrepreneurs who are looking for a rewarding and fun business opportunity can start this business for as little as $395. There are several options and readers are encouraged to visit the company website at: www.bestpersonalizedbooks.com to see the range of options.

Best Personalized Books works with the most popular companies that produce licensed brands to ensure that entrepreneurs are supplied with a steady stream of top selling products. These companies include Disney, Mattel and Warner Brothers. The Kalishers have also added inventory that caters to generic back-to-school books, religious holidays and topics of interest to African-American clients.

Consider These Facts:
• Best is the unquestioned leader in the personalized children’s book business. Sales have grown at a phenomenal rate topping $6 million annually. Family Fun Magazine awarded Best their Children’s Book of the Year. Best Personalized Books has sold millions of books in 25 languages in over 60 foreign countries and licensees operate successfully worldwide. It's a high-profit biz.

• Inc. Magazine ranks Best as the 167th fastest growing privately held company out of approximately 40,000 companies in the U.S.A.

• Warner Bros., DC Comics, Sesame Workshop, Hanna-Barbera, Marvel Entertainment and PAWS, Inc. have entrusted their valuable characters and properties with Best. They are in great company.

• Made in America and Sold Worldwide. Best Personalized Books and the sister company, Best Press, are headquarted in Dallas, Texas. Operating in a 52,000 square foot facility, close to 100 people are employed full time.

Each dealer determines the retail price of the books. Typically, dealers sell the books from $10.895 to $19.95 depending on the size and wholesale cost of the book. There are no minimum book orders to get started, but volume discounts begin by ordering 10 books or more per title.

The company recommends that dealers have an initial inventory of 3 to 10 titles to get started.

If you're interested in learning more, visit the company website at: www.bestpersonalizedbooks.com or call 1-800-275-7770 or 972-250-1000. The company is located in Addison, TX.

Q: What is a personalized book?
A: A children’s personalized book is a full color illustrated book that, with our patented software, incorporates the text of the story with the children you add to that story. Each book includes the child’s name, a couple of their friends’ names and their hometown. Instantly they become the stars with their favorite cartoon characters. Parents as well as kids love the books. They encourage reading and promote learning. We have many fun and educational titles.

Q: What’s so special about a personalized book?
A: By becoming the star of the story along with their favorite licensed cartoon character, the children love the books. All kids like to see their name in print. It also gets them excited about reading and learning and it is an excellent educational tool recognized by parents and teachers alike. This uniqueness generates many referrals and re-orders as the book becomes a keepsake recording memories of the child’s life along with a special message from the person giving the book.

Q: What kind of computer and printer do I need?
A: All you need is an IBM compatible computer with Windows™ 98 or newer. Call Best to verify compatibility. We strongly recommend a true black and white laser printer to print the text in our books. This will produce the highest quality finished product. Our books are fully color illustrated on high quality paper. We recommend a Hewlett Packard model 1020, 1022 or 1320 laser printer that more efficiently prints the text. The HP 1020 retails for around $180. If you currently have an ink jet or bubble jet printer, it may work. Call us for details and please don’t substitute for these models without consulting Best
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Q: Who makes the books?
A: You make the books entirely in about 3 minutes with your computer and printer. We supply fully illustrated color pages onto which you print the text. Once printed, the pages are cut or folded, stapled together and attached to a hard cover with an adhesive sheet. All of the materials are included in the price of each book. The only other supplies that you need are a paper cutter and a heavy-duty stapler. It’s safe, easy and fun to do and no previous computer skills are required. It’s so simple that in a few minutes, even your children can make a book that looks like it came out of a factory.

Q: Where do I market the books?
A: One great thing about our books is that they literally sell themselves. This is due to the fact that we have so many licensed character books which include Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine, Bugs Bunny, Elmo, Big Bird and Scooby-Doo, just to mention a few. Each book will have your name and contact information in the back for re-orders. Some successful merchandising ideas include our new licensee web-sites, flea markets, craft shows, fundraising programs with schools, churches, etc., point of purchase displays and mail order as well as repeat business from word of mouth. Best also provides a manual in your software that discusses the wide range of possibilities.

Q: Are there other dealers in my area?
A: Possibly, although there is no way that even an army of dealers could satisfy an entire market. New children are born everyday creating a continual new customer base. If you like, check the malls and retail stores in your area. Ask them if they have any personalized book dealers working there.

Q: What is a typical first order?
A: We do suggest that your initial inventory include 3 to 10 titles. Once you establish your business, you may want to add additional titles. Or you may start with a single title and a supply of brochures, then place a larger book order once you see which books your customers request most often.

Q: Is there a minimum book order?
A: There are no minimum book orders. You may order only 1 book if you like or you may take advantage of our volume discounts by ordering 10 books or more per title.

Q: Who determines the retail price of the books?
A: Each dealer determines the retail price of the books. Typically, our dealers sell the books from $10.95 to $18.95 depending on the size and wholesale cost of each book.

Q: Are there any renewal or yearly fees?
A: Best has no renewal, dealership or franchise fees and there are no quotas that must be met.

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