Larsen has run a successful interior design and redesign business since 2001. She offers a practical text for individuals interested in starting their own business in home redecorating--to help homeowners improve the interior design of their living space--and home staging, also known as real estate staging, to prepare a home for sale. Coverage includes an overview of the profession, what services to offer, creating a simple and formal business plan, setting up a home office, marketing, making promotional presentations, day-to-day workings of the job, professional design techniques, and business growth considerations. The text includes a number of sample forms and checklists, and is accompanied by a CD-ROM. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)