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Attending a Franchise Exhibition… 2008-03-07 10:13:41 Key Points to Keep in Mind!
No doubt about it! A franchise exhibition or show is a great way for potential franchisees to meet franchisors and to find out detailed information about a franchise or business opportunity.
However, there are a few key notes you should keep in mind when you are attending a franchise exhibition or show [...] Read more:Exhibition
Franchise Reporter’s Book Review… 2008-03-05 09:45:22 Joel Libava “The Essential Steps to Researching a Franchise Opportunity”
For some people the yearnin to break free from demanding work life situations is all too great. Thoughts of slipping off the shackles of wage slavery and setting up their own business can overtake idle moments thinking on the long commute to work, the bus journey [...] Read more:Reporter
Franchise Reporter’s Book Review… 2008-02-29 11:02:22 Calling all franchisee researchers! I am delighted to announce the forthcoming launch of my bi-weekly franchise book review. This is my chance to criticize, recommend and review franchise related books that will help you become better informed about the franchise industry and find the right franchise opportunity to suit you.
So what’s this book review all about?
Firstly, [...] Read more:Reporter
Franchise Trend Watch… 2008-02-28 10:31:53 Virtual Franchises: Earning Huge Profits…
The latest trends within the franchise industry relate to an explosion in on-line internet franchises. On-line franchise and business ideas can really cut the cost incurred by other franchise and business opportunities that require renting a premises or running an office from home.
It is also easier to set up a franchise on-line than it [...]
National Entrepreneurship Week 2008… 2008-02-26 10:08:34 National Entrepreneurship
Week Feb.23rd-March 1st 2008.
Calling all budding student entrepreneurs! It’s not too late for you to view The National Entrepreneurship conferenece week which began in Washington D.C. on Monday Feb. 23rd and continues throughout different states until March 1st.
You can view archived video conferences from Monday’s launch in Washington DC and the rest of this week’s scheduled conferences via The National Entrepreneurship’s website or you can attend one of [...] Read more:National
America’s Next Top Business Owner #2… 2008-02-22 09:31:58 So you’ve decided you’re interested in investing in a franchise or business opportunity, but your missing one key detail! You don’t have enough money! You need capital to invest in the franchise, buy supplies, pay your employees, pay rent/premises, pay royalties, and your own salary- you name it you need money for it all…So where [...] Read more:America
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Franchise Podcast Show…everyone invited! 2008-02-21 04:40:52 Be the first to rate this podcast! Every now and again I will be posting a real-life franchisee success story podcast to motivate and inspire you to become America’s next top business owner. Find out how real franchisees are experiencing franchising, how they successfully manage their franchise operation, what advice they have for potential franchisees [...] Read more:Podcast
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High Performing Franchises… 2008-02-19 08:09:00 According to recent research conducted by The Wall Street Journal, the fast-food industry is slowly loosening its grip as the Number 1 franchise industry in the U.S. The big performers moving to the top of the franchise industry include senior-care service franchises, health and fitness franchises and security service franchises.
These franchise industries are ranked as [...] Read more:Performing
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Franchise Humor… 2008-02-15 07:37:19 Instead of college why not buy a franchise instead?
I read in a recent post featured on another franchise blog about the “waste of time and money” college is! Not my words. But hey this post did make some great arguments as to why you should buy into a franchise instead of spending a fortune to attend college and [...] Read more:Humor
8 Common Mistakes of Prospective Franchisees… 2008-02-14 08:55:23 In this blog post you will find the 8 most regular mistakes incurred by prospective franchisees. Scan through the following list and make sure you keep them as a reminder of what you should avoid when preparing to invest in a franchise or business opportunity.
Some of them may sound like common sense but it is always the [...] Read more:Common
Top 5 Wacky Franchises that Work! 2008-03-12 11:29:45 I decided to compile a list of my top 5 wackiest franchise concepts that are making big bucks in the franchise industry. Customers are buying products and services that are different, unique and downright wacky and some very clever franchisors are capitalizing on consumer’s needs for individual products and services.
View the following list of “wacky franchises”:
1. [...] Read more:Franchises
Spring into Action… 2008-03-14 11:27:01 First of all I want to wish everyone a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 17th March, I won’t be blogging on that day as I am one of the lucky few with the day off! I intend on spring cleaning my home, car and my work goals for 2008 next week to put [...] Read more:Spring
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Find your low-cost franchise… 2008-03-13 09:36:43 If you have limited funds to invest in a franchise
or business opportunity, you can always invest in a “low-cost franchise” opportunity. One myth about low-cost franchises is you are not going get “your money’s worth” so you won’t get the best franchise available than if you had a larger sum to invest with. This [...]
Buying Into a Franchise? Your Checklist! 2008-03-19 10:49:42 When you are buying into a franchise, you are legally buying the right to use a specific trademark or business concept, which has been tested by the franchisor prior to franchising. The chief benefit of you investing in a franchise rather than a start-up or independent business, is that you are able to capitalize on [...] Read more:Buying
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Women and Minorities Franchise Opportunities Seminar… 2008-03-20 11:36:26 Women and Minorities
Franchise Opportunities
seminar series started today (20th March) in Adelphi Prince George’s County and continues throughout 2008 scheduled at set locations…
The next seminar is scheduled for March 29th and is to be held in St Louis Development Corporation and the St Louis Minority Business Enterprise Center in Missouri.
This series of seminars is supported [...] Read more:Women
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Fun Coffee Information 2008-03-27 11:31:23 Coffee is the second largest commodity consumed in the U.S. On average consumers drink 400 billion cups of coffee every year, and this is only an approximate value! View my top ten fun coffee facts and be informed about what makes the coffee franchise industry as profitable as it is…
Coffee is well established as the nation’s favorite hot beverage, but did [...] Read more:Coffee
Franchise Trend Watch… 2008-03-26 11:54:20 Senior Care Franchises: The next big thing…
The latest trend occurring within the franchise industry relates to an explosion in senior care franchises and the baby boomer generation retiring in the next few years. According to the US Census Bureau the senior market (individuals over 60) will grow by 81% in the next 25 years.
This makes [...]
Franchises Provide Stable Growth Opportunities… 2008-04-01 10:24:55 While the U.S. economy may be hitting a slump right now this is no time for you to get stressed over you future career goals. When all other businesses may be hit hard by a slumping economy, the franchise industry according to industry analysts will remain stable and recession-proof and can provide individuals with an [...] Read more:Franchises
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Franchise Reporter’s Book Review… 2008-04-03 08:08:03 Street Smart Franchising- The Insider’s Guide to Buying, Owning and Operating a Franchise
By Joe Matthews, Don DeBolt and Deb Percival
In the far off distance you dream of running your own business? Yet reaching this goal has made you fearful about its possible success. You would like to be in business but you’re not sure you [...] Read more:Reporter
Franchisee Q&A Time… 2008-04-02 09:55:36 The Franchisee Q&A section on this blog will give potential franchisees like you the opportunity to ask any questions you want answered relating to the franchise industry. View this week’s Franchisee Q&A posted by a fellow franchisee blogger on establishing a 401(k) to purchase a franchise opportunity…Read the reply here and if you have a franchise question you would [...]
International Franchise Exhibition Washington DC… 2008-04-07 08:10:30 The 13th Annual International
Franchise Exhibition
which is sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA) begins this week on Friday 11th April and ends on Sunday 13th April at the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center in Washington DC.
This is the largest franchise opportunities exhibition to be held throughout the year and it promises to be just as [...]
Part-Time Franchises: Earn A Profitable Second Income 2008-04-09 10:05:52 Part-time franchises can help individuals create a profitable second income while retaining a healthy work/life balance at the same time. I am sure you are probably wondering how this is possible, and as many of you are already aware holding down two or three jobs can be stressful and extremely time consuming. But it need [...] Read more:Franchises
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Franchise Video Friday! 2008-04-11 09:23:42 Are you interested in investing in a franchise opportunity but you would like to hear from real-life franchisee how they have made it as a franchisee success? Now you can watch real-life franchisee interviews relating to why they chose to invest in a particluar franchise or business opportunity, and how they built a successful business. [...] Read more:Friday
Recent Franchise Industry Research Findings… 2008-04-16 09:42:01 …indicate strong economic output and stable growth for all involved in the franchise industry.
If you ever needed a reason to invest in a franchise or business opportunity before, you will have plenty of reasons now to invest after the revelation of new franchise research findings conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the IFA.
This research reveals in [...] Read more:Recent
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Franchise Friday Mini Profiles! 2008-04-18 05:28:56 The State of Michigan
View a brief outline here for the State of Michigan franchise profile. Find out how many franchised businesses are operating within Michigan and the annual economic output of its franchise industry.
You can also view valuable information on associations you can contact if you are interested in setting up or locating a francise [...] Read more:Friday
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Franchisee Self-Assessment… 2008-04-23 10:51:43 Before you decide to invest in a franchise or business opportunity, you should first ask yourself some important questions relating to your personal ambitions, goals and desires, your familial and social obligations and your financial expectations should all be assessed before taking the plunge and setting up your own business.
I have put together a brief [...] Read more:Assessment
Operating a Successful Franchise… 2008-04-25 04:09:35 Why are some franchises more successful than others? Part of it comes down to choosing an established company with a proven track record and a good business reputation. It is also important that the franchise is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and runs its business in accordance with the best practices laid [...] Read more:Operating
Going Green is Good for Franchises… 2008-04-29 08:10:38 For most small and medium sized franchise businesses, environmental concerns can take a backseat to the very real need to ensure profitability, sustainability and growth of the franchise business. However, most franchisors and franchisees are unaware of the advantages of going green can have for the long term profitability and success of the franchise.
In many [...] Read more:Going
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The Cost of Starting a Franchise… 2008-05-01 07:41:33 There are many different costs associated with stating up a franchise and most of these costs can vary from one franchise investmen to another. However, there are some “main fees” you will have to pay no matter what franchise or business you are investing in.
Category 1: Initial Start-Up Costs
The following cost considerations are specific to [...]
Franchise Friday Video! 2008-05-02 08:40:27 View this video franchise installment where you get to view the latest franchisee success story…
Bob Shaffer a recent retiree of the corporate world (where he worked for 35 years) decided not to retire full-time but instead to invest in a unique travel franchise. He chose SeaMaster Cruises travel franchise to achieve two objectives, “that is, [...] Read more:Friday
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