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Written at 8:11 pm on November 2nd, 2009

Factoring Offers Chance for Struggling Businesses to Breathe

In these tough economic times, cash flow has taken a hit for even the most successful businesses. One client’s inability to pay on time has the potential to sink a number of businesses on down the line. But even if companies aren’t struggling, factoring can launch a powerful ability to grow the business, or help start-ups survive the outlay of …

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Written at 5:35 pm on August 10th, 2009

Kiosks Finally Getting Respect as a Great Franchise Opportunity

The mall kiosk is getting a makeover as science and performance are influencing the design. Now, no longer does this merely rely on guesswork to determine how best to stop the 550 potential customers per hour who pass by a typical mall kiosk.
New research into kiosk design shows how best to position the store into the mall traffic pattern …

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Written at 9:11 pm on June 18th, 2009

Franchise Industry Continues to Draw Workers Wanting to Control Their Future

It seems no matter where one turns these days, they are getting the same message from the business world: workers are taking their future into their own hands and joining the franchise industry. It’s no wonder. In a time when unemployment knocks on the 10 percent figure, and when virtually every industry is being hit with uncertainty, even those who …

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Written at 3:11 am on April 18th, 2009

Should You Look at a New Franchise, or Go with an Established Company?

When you are starting a franchise an important question arises; should you go for the established franchise opportunities or give the new players a look? To help you, here are some pros and cons of new and established franchise business for sale offers.
New franchise opportunities
Pros

• If the concept is new in your area, you will get a head start.
• …

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Written at 11:43 pm on March 16th, 2009

Stimulus Money to Help Small Businesses, Ease SBA Loans, IRS to Offer Tax Breaks

In an effort to ease the credit crunch which is hampering small businesses, the Obama administration announced temporary, but significant changes which will make it easier to start or expand a small business.

Redirecting a portion of the already-passed stimulus package, the Obama administration will reduce lending fees and increase the amount of the loan that the SBA will back. In …

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Written at 5:06 pm on February 6th, 2009

brandEXPANSION Helps With All Aspects of Franchise Enhancement

Many people dream of taking their small business into a franchise, but can be crippled by the job of running the existing location while handling the paperwork associated with becoming a franchise.

brandEXPANSION is there to help with all aspects of franchise enhancement.

First and foremost, they will thoroughly examine your business model. The success in franchising is only possible when …

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Written at 6:52 pm on January 22nd, 2009

Questions to Ask Before Signing the Franchise Agreement

Starting a franchise business is a very important decision that can change your whole life. You use your savings to invest in a franchise business. So, be very sure about the franchisor before you sign the franchise agreement. Even if you have done due diligence, there is no harm is asking these pertinent questions:

How long and where …

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Written at 6:47 pm on January 22nd, 2009

Online Marketing Efforts Increasingly Important for Franchisors

Today, the internet is the place everyone looks if they want to know about any topic under the sun. From daily horoscope to scouting for new jobs, everything is done online. So, it’s no wonder that the internet is emerging as the main source to find information about different franchise opportunities in the market. So, if your franchise …

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Written at 9:18 pm on November 24th, 2008

Child-Oriented Franchises Show No Signs of Slowing

There is no doubt it is a child-centric world whether a family has one child or four. With both parents working, the children are being looked after very well in every department. They are being given private tutoring on a regular basis and often being taken to different fun-filled places to celebrate various occasions. Even their hobbies and extra curricular …

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Written at 11:51 pm on November 16th, 2008

AmeriCare Alliance Stands Out In Booming Senior Franchise Industry

With 70 million Baby Boomers set to retire within the next 10 years, the senior-care industry is virtually recession-proof. But most of these boomers are healthy and fit and able to who live alone or with their spouse. But, they occasionally need someone to take care of them in a non-medical way; like help in grocery shopping, taking them to …

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