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Written at 9:22 pm on June 19th, 2008

Consider a Franchise that Complements an Existing Business

There are many businesses that are highly seasonal. Most of them are small, home-based businesses that are run by the owners. The dry season can be difficult to survive. But they don’t have to face that any more; as many of these businesses are exploring franchises that perfectly complement their existing business.

Of course, it doesn’t require a slow season to …

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Written at 3:40 am on June 19th, 2008

With Real Estate Market Slow, Home Repair/Renovation Franchises Booming

With home prices going down, no one is quite eager to sell his/her home now. That means we are living in the same home for a longer period of time. Homes have to be maintained regularly and family requirements change with time. New additions or renovations to the existing structure are also done. As the demand of such services goes …

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Written at 7:31 pm on June 16th, 2008

AmeriCare Alliance Serves Niche in Rapid Senior Care Franchise Category

The number of aging Americans is set 70 million in a matter of years. Almost 84% of these Americans want to stay at home post retirement. And, with some minor assistance in areas like light housekeeping and errands they likely will be able to. This creates a tremendous need for home-care and non-medical senior services at present and in the …

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Written at 4:44 pm on June 13th, 2008

Assess Whether You Are Ready to Start a Franchise

Everyone wants to be a business owner, if given a chance. With the market undergoing a recession and corporate America cutting down jobs, people are feeling the need and desire to work for themselves more than ever. If you too are in the same track, here are some points that you should strongly think over to make sure whether you …

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Written at 6:37 pm on June 9th, 2008

Estimating Your Start-Up Capital to Start a Franchise

One of the biggest challenges that you will face while starting a franchise is calculating how much money you will need as a start-up capital. Most franchises offer a guideline on how much money you will need and in what categories. Still, it is better to do your own calculations, as there are certain expenditures that vary …

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Written at 11:36 pm on June 7th, 2008

Three Top Franchise Categories to Pursue Now

Franchise business is the choice of many in today’s volatile market. Starting a franchise provides more stability and guarantee of success than stand-alone business. There are many franchise opportunities in the franchise world categorized under various divisions. Some among them are quite saturated like many sub-categories of the food industry. Then there are also categories that are rising rapidly …

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Written at 6:01 pm on May 27th, 2008

5 Franchise Industries That are Poised for Growth

When you are thinking about starting a franchise in any industry, you should look into the future of the industry in the coming years and not just its present state. Most franchise agreements are for 10 years and many things can happen in a decade. Besides, when you buy a franchise, you may use your life’s saving. Hence, …

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Written at 1:14 am on May 27th, 2008

How RSVP Publications Franchises Make the Most of Affluent Consumers

The rising economic conditions have drastically increased the earning capacity of people. In the changing social scenario, there are more families that have both partners working in high-paying jobs. They typically have one to two children to care for. This group of customers is called mass “affluent” and numbers around 22 million currently in the United States. They work hard …

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Written at 1:13 am on May 27th, 2008

Some Franchise Industries Do Not Require Specific Experience

Always dreamed of a business in a particular field, but lack the relevant experience? There are certain franchises which don’t require industry experience. In fact, if you have a sound business head and sales or marketing experience, you might be a better candidate than someone with years in the field. Because of the extensive initial training that most top …

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Written at 3:05 pm on May 20th, 2008

To Become a Top Franchise, You Must Have a Model that Can Be Duplicated

Whether a franchise succeeds depends largely on how easy the model is to duplicate. If you are thinking of converting your successful business into a franchise, this has to become your main focus. Here are some pointers to tell whether your system can be duplicated:

• The first thing to look for is the reason behind your popularity. Is it because …

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