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The 10 Best Opportunities For Starting A Home Business Today
2009-02-26 15:12:00
The 10 Best Opportunities For Starting A Home Business Today Careers Center Guide will show you: * how to get started with little capital *how to start on a part-time basis *common problems and pitfalls to avoid *tips on using a home computer to your best advantage *often-overlooked opportunities you should investigate * the pros and cons of home business franchises.Continue Readings...
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How To Become Prosperous And Stay That Way (Part 2)
2008-12-15 13:18:00
By Dale MazurekThis is part two in my prosperity articles. This series is making out to be a long one but if people are getting any good advice out of it then it is worth it. For the most part affiliate marketing is how I put these into practice but they can be used no matter how your financial marketing works. I hope you will come back frequently to look at my newly published articles and I would hope you would tell you friends about them.1. Believe In Yourself Or Forget ItBelieving in you in my opinion is the most important part in becoming and staying prosperous. Believing in your self is going to determine how well you do in life. I don?t care what it is if you truly believe that you can do it than you will succeed. It took me a long time to believe I could be successful at affiliate marketing. However now that I started believing in myself things have never looked better for me. Other people will make decisions about you on how confident you seem. If you are trying to sell some...
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Keep Your Income Secure
2008-12-15 13:16:00
By Randolph WellsIf your a newbie to internet marketing, you probably use PayPal© to process your sales. This is a smart and profitable move since PayPal© is one of the most secure and reliable payment processors. Even if you use someone else you can run into trouble and it's not the processor's fault.Your Sales page and/or Order page will probably have your payment processors button or link to take your customer to their secure server. Once there they pay with their account or credit card. The secure server sends them back to your Thank You page. It works as smooth as silk. That is, if they get back to your page.Browsers have the ability to allow you, or anyone for that matter, to "View Source" code on any given html page. You can even view php pages although they are a little more confusing.What does that mean to you? It means that your Sales pages, with the "hidden" information regarding the payment process, are exposed. EXPOSED! So what, you say? Big problem, I say!What's to ...
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Making A Living From The Affiliate Marketing
2008-12-15 13:16:00
By Clive ChungIs it possible to make a living from the internet? Yes, you can earn a lot of money just selling other people's stuff online, which known as affiliate marketing. A canadian woman named Rosalind Gardner earned over $400,000 in one year just writing a dating review site. However, becoming a successful online marketer takes time and effort, and there is no way to 'get rich quick'. The basic steps to make money from affiliate are:1. Buy a domain and web hosting online.2. Design your website and write a few keyword-rich contents.3. Looking for a good affiliate program which related to your keywords.4. Submit your site into all major search engine like yahoo and google.5. Working hard on the SEO stuff to improve your search engine ranking in order to drive more traffic to your website. Most people will do some link exchanges with some similar website or submit their 'own words article' into article directory.6. Searching over the internet everyday to check if someone st...
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Affiliate Marketing Techniques
2008-12-15 13:11:00
By Corinne MechAffiliate marketing, if done correctly, is a very lucrative business. This is why affiliate marketers are always searching for that ?prize-winning product?? you know, the one that will earn h/him the biggest paycheck.Well, I?m here to tell you that as an affiliate marketer, you do not need a product. In fact, you don?t even need a website. There are, however, strategies that need to be implemented in order to succeed as an affiliate marketer.Affiliate marketing is a business and will require some investment of time and money, like in any other business. You will need to invest in the tools of the trade and keep up with new developments and trends of the internet marketing business.Here are a few techniques you could use to help you succeed with your affiliate marketing business:First, create a unique landing page for the promotion of each and every product you are marketing for an affiliate. Do not combine all of the products onto one landing page just to save some mo...
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Why Affiliate Marketing Should Be Included In Most Traditional Business Mod
2008-12-15 13:06:00
By Brian D AndersonI am a firm believer most entrepreneurs should engage in selling affiliate products, unless perhaps you are already making 6 to 7 figures. I have been involved in affiliate marketing for the last 6 months because I realized how lucrative it can be. I decided to focus my own business in that direction. The reasons are simple. Here are just 8 of them...1) Affiliate marketing is truely downright cheap. No huge startup costs and can be done easily on a shoestring budget.2) You have the ability to literally create cash on demand, whenever you need it. Pay off bills or meet unexpected expenses. Have the ablility to funnel extra cash flow into your primary business to build it faster. Increase your advertising budget, purchase needed office equipment, etc.3) Affiliate products are easy to promote. All you need is an affiliate link.4) Information products are in high demand. The market is endless and growing each day.5) InfoProducts are digital and instantly downloadable ...
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Create Your Own Life Using The Secret
2008-12-15 13:05:00
By Martin VidakovicThere is a power that has changed my life and I want to introduce you to the same power. That is the power of energy. Do you realise we can create our own life. What we thing about we bring about. To Learn more , read on!I have educated myself in the property market, share trading, business ventures, how the mind works and what it takes to writing a book. Formal education will earn you a living but self education will make you a million. The Secret will show you that you can create your own life.At the core of the movie is a central philosophy called "the Law of Attraction". In fact, the movie itself was inspired by this very same law when the producer read a book called "the Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles. This books was written in 1910!This philosophy states that we create our reality, both good and bad! The message is delivered through 24 "teachers" which include prosperity preachers, chiropractic healers, relationship gurus, life coaches and mo...
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4 Ways to Build a Website For Affiliate Marketing Easily
2008-12-15 13:04:00
By Stephen ChuaIf you are planning to do affiliate marketing online, it pays to have your own website. Having your own website allow you to control the content and advertisements you want to show your visitors as well as collect your visitors name and email address for future backend promotions.Here are a few ways you can build your own website easily:1. Hire a website designerThis is the best option if you have deep pockets. It is not cheap to hire a website designer. A plain, single page website can set you back at least fifty dollars. If you want more pages and professional looking graphics, you may have to fork out a few hundreds to over a thousand dollars.While this option is expensive, its main advantage is that you can have a professional looking site up and running quickly without having to know all the technical details. And it is designed according to your specifications.2. Do It YourselfIf you are technically inclined and have no problem using an HTML editor or graphical ...
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Use Your "About Us" Page for Extra Income
2008-12-15 13:02:00
By Lisa IrbyYou don't have to have a website on web design to earn extra income as a domain name reseller. If you own a website, there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't try this. This technique works especially well if you have a site that is already making some money because you can use your success as a case study or testimonial to inspire others.Think about all the people who visit your site. Many of them want websites of their own, but they have no idea how to create one. Sure, these people didn't come to your site to learn about website building, but there's a clever way to get them interested, and you can earn a nice residual income by reselling domain names and web hosting.Here's how to do it...Start by building an "About Us" page (if you don't have one already). When your visitors click to this page, it's usually because they are curious about you. Maybe they like your site and they want to learn what inspired you to create it.And if your site is really useful and...
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Advantages of Purchasing a Franchise Business
2008-08-23 15:33:00
By Budda OliverPurchasing a franchise business may be a good option to consider if you want to have your own business, but are not sure how to go about doing it. Purchasing and running a franchise is just like owning your own business, but it provides you with excellent tools, resources, and other advantages that do not come with starting a company from the ground up.A franchise is basically a license to use an existing company's name, trademarks, products, services, and other resources in return for agreeing to use that company's existing business formats and provide a percentage of your franchise's income and earnings. For the parent company, or franchisor, selling privileges to a corporation provides a way to expand the market share quicker, and less expensively.The most appealing aspect of purchasing a franchise is usually the fact that most of the pre-opening work is done for you. When you purchase a business format franchise, you gain the privilege of not only being able to...
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Will Your Franchise Sell for What You Think it is Worth?
2008-04-21 14:25:00
One of the common questions prospective franchisees ask during the discovery phase of their franchise opportunity centers on the ability to sell the franchise. Generally, the franchisee is informed that it can be sold just like any other business. That is only partially true. Unfortunately, for the inexperienced franchisee, they will not find that out until many years down the road. While many businesses are sold based upon a multiple of the earnings of the business, this does not always hold true for franchises. You see, in the sale of a franchise, there is another party which must be dealt with, and that is the franchisor.Just because you want to sell your business does not mean that it can even be sold. Remember, every potential buyer must meet the requirements of the franchisor and the landlord, just as you had to. The next hurdle is the price. This is where things get a little tricky. For basic illustrative purposes, assume the business nets $100,000 and you want to sell it for...
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The Joys of Being a Franchise Consultant
2008-04-21 14:24:00
If you have been in an industry for 20 years and were at the top 5% level of productivity and knowledge and are now semi-retired perhaps you should be a consultant. Not everyone has what it takes to be a consultant, but if you do, you will find yourself in a nice place financially by taking advantage of your expertise and knowledge.Today, I am a semi-retired consultant to industry and having been in the franchising industry for so long I find that those are the most rewarding coaching opportunities for me. Of course it is not all good. There are some real winners out there. Luckily you can choose who you wish to do business with. My advice is to be the best, work only for the best and expect the best; let's call it "all the best!"Recently when discussing franchise consulting with a gentleman who wished to start a mobile franchise business making jewelry, we got to talking about past experiences and international business. No, not far off international business, just over the border...
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First to Market Theory Completely Out of Sync with Reality
2008-04-21 14:23:00
Is being first to market really that important? I believe that the amount of energy and time purporting this myth is somewhat unnerving in that being first to market is not always so great. Indeed, I have been first to market many times and yes, no one can deny that often that is a total advantage. But it is also somewhat costly to chase hunches and the cost to build a prototype that crashes and burns is not so funny, especially when the future of your company hangs in the balance.As a veteran of the high stakes game of entrepreneurship, I completely concur with the comments that First to Market should not be the primary goal. You see it costs money, lots of it, or lots of grass-roots hard work to do a test market roll-out and introduce a new product or in my case "a new service" and after refining your techniques someone else can come into the market without having to pay for all the mistakes and hard-knocks and not have to worry too much about getting kicked in the teeth from havi...
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Franchise Help Wanted - In Need of Qualified Franchise Attorney
2008-04-21 14:21:00
IntroductionBusiness ventures need to be complemented with excellent consultation. The more sources of information a business person has, the more efficiently they can undergo the process. Being part of a franchise is a wise decision, but many hours of research are needed for the appropriate acquisition of knowledge. Even after the process has commenced, a good business-minded person will realize that they constantly need to learn more through experience and through the consultation of others.Why they are neededGetting a qualified franchise attorney is a suggested component of the franchise process. Look for an attorney that specializes in franchise law and has spent some time working with the franchise industry. Not only should they know franchising very well, but they also need to know your particular state?s franchising rules, laws, and regulations. It is also suggested that the selected attorney is not affiliated with the franchisee?s franchisor.Good law consultation is needed a...
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Get Free Fast Food Using an Austin Business Consultant
2008-03-29 09:09:00
I want to share an interesting ad I saw in the paper the other day: Wealthy fast food addict in search of an Austin business consultant to guide him in the purchase of a fast food franchise so he can save money on burgers and fries.Okay! I didn?t really see that ad, but I know Texas business strategists and business coaches all around your area that could help that person, or you, find and purchase a franchise by guiding you through the process if that?s what you want to do.Just so happens that, even though I?m awful with an opening joke, I know a few things about buying a franchise myself that I learned from Austin business consultants. This time I?ll be serious, so please keep reading.As with anything, common questions arise that you want answered before you begin to even consider buying a franchise. Before you consult with a Texas business consultant or business strategist, you must read the answers to those questions and save yourself some time and maybe money.How does a franchi...
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Financing A Franchise - The BIG Error
2008-03-29 09:08:00
So you fancy a franchise eh? You like the sound of the whole ?in business for yourself, but not by yourself? thing. You?ve done your research and you reckon you can see the way ahead. You reckon your future lies under the banner reading ?Franchise ?.Then you come up against the $64,000 questions?1) How much will it cost?2) Can you afford it?Now if you are at all human you will have done what every prospect on the path to making a purchase of any sort does. You will have pictured what it will be like to own that franchise. Which is perfectly understandable.BUTYou are also laying yourself open to the biggest mistake that prospective franchisees can possibly make. You see you can be in danger of letting your judgement be affected by a fatal affliction that is the cause of huge misery in many walks of life, but especially in Franchising. That affliction isOVEROPTIMISMEven the most level-headed individual is prone to it from time to time. Most of the time you get away with it, but in fran...
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Why Franchising Needs Women
2008-03-29 09:07:00
That there are differences between men and women should not come as a surprise to anyone. That those differences would be a consideration and even a key method in determining whether or not a person would have greater success in the franchise world seems to be more than shocking it's downright politically incorrect. That is until understanding that the determination is that the franchising world needs more women franchise owners. According to recent studies, and also to age old observances of the many differences in the way men and women think and operate, women tend to have a different style and approach to business thinking that allows them a significant edge in the franchising market.Women and men are both capable workers in the business world, but studies have shown that women are the gender with a tendency to multi-task several different operations, while at the same time not allowing minor hindrances and details to bog them down and detract from a long term overall picture. T...
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Franchise Success vs Entrepreneurial Spirit in a Super Smackdown Event
2008-03-29 09:07:00
You're all the things a good entrepreneur should be: driven, disciplined, confident and focused. Business problems that send others running for cover are simply the fuel that feeds your ambition. You prepare and prioritize like a paratrooper and you're as independent and steadfast as a bull taunted by fluttering scarlet silk. If you opt to buy a franchise, prepare for a smackdown.Buying a franchise requires many of the same characteristics starting a business from scratch demands, but tempered in a way that allows the franchisee to integrate into a network. A successful franchise owner should be a good leader, but one who can listen to and take advice from peers and colleagues - and a franchisor.Learning the franchise system means going back to school - as the student. Good franchisors must have the patience and tolerance to learn, understand and implement an already established system, leaving little room to do things their own way. Are you prepared to accept the franchisor's wa...
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4 Tips To Remember When Talking To Franchisors
2008-03-20 13:34:00
Franchising research is a dangerous business for potential Franchisees. The Franchisor can hold all the cards?.unless you see the relationship for what it is!I?ve set out below 4 rules that I go into in more depth in my book. Ignore these at your peril, but take them into account and you and the Franchisor can have discussions with the deck not stacked against you.1) The Franchisor is wishing to enter into a contract with you that will enable him to grow his business. The relationship that you develop is based around MUTUAL benefit. In the light of this, there is no need to feel that you have to impress the Franchisor or that when you meet with them you are applying for a job.2) The purchase price of the Franchise should be in proportion to the rewards that are realistically on offer. Don?t forget, every penny spent in the purchase of the Franchise is one less going into the development of the Franchise after purchase.3) Remind yourself that the person who is taking the biggest risk...
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The Eight Best Franchise Opportunities Of 2006
2008-03-20 13:33:00
Wondering what franchises provide the best business opportunities? The results are in for 2006?s best franchise businesses. Check here to see if your favorite franchise made the list!International. This company provides graphic design for signs large and small, as well as trade show displays, banners, electrical signs, and graphics for vehicles. The company has a great track record, with over twenty years of experience under its belt and consistently strong sales.HomeVesters of America, Inc. You?ve probably seen those ads that say ?we buy ugly houses!? Meet the company behind the ads: real estate experts who operate in a special niche market?undervalued property. Those who?ve bought into the franchise love the fact that the business provides group rates on vacant property insurance and strong support of its franchise owners through conventions, personal consultations, a detailed website, and more.Haagen-Dazs Who doesn?t love ice cream? Franchise -owners find this company as hard to r...
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Buying a Franchise Business
2008-03-20 13:32:00
Buying a franchise is often a good way for people to own a business, who might not have as much experience or confidence in running a business. Franchise s offers a safer alternative, with less risk & more support than building a business from scratch.The success of franchises' comes down to the fact you have a proven and working business model, with many other franchisees having already taken the (hopefully successful) step into owning the same franchise.Benefits of owning a franchise:- Established brand.- Established marketing campaigns.- Cumulative purchasing power.- Proven successful business model.- Support, assistance and training.- Risk avoidance.Before jumping headfirst into a franchise, you should tread carefully. It is likely you will be sinking a lot of money into non-recoverable costs - for example, franchise fees, legal costs and brand new equipment/store setups.You should also be weary of new franchises promoting the 'best new thing' - no matter what the flashy broch...
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5 Marketing Tips - Franchises Benefit from Integrated Promotions and Mail C
2008-03-20 13:27:00
If you are like most franchisors, you continually face the same challenge: how to grow your business in a competitive marketplace. The primary leverage points franchisors have to grow their companies are twofold: add more franchisees to their networks and ensure the ongoing success of those franchisees once they have been added. One key to achieving both is to plan and execute optimal promotions and direct mail campaigns.In order for a given franchise network's promotions and direct mail campaign to be optimal, the campaign must meet four conditions: 1. must be cost-effective, 2. must accurately communicate the value proposition of the company, 3. must be easy for franchisees to participate in, and 4. must target the right customers and prospects.With these conditions in mind, here are 5 marketing tips for franchises for designing and executing integrated campaigns:Tip #1: Standardize your marketing materials:One of the cornerstones of good branding is the ability to present an int...
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PrideStaff
2008-02-22 12:47:00
Franchise DescriptionAbout UsPrideStaff is a national staffing franchise organization consistently delivering innovative solutions to the staffing challenges employers face. We do this through a network of high caliber franchisees that have developed significant businesses by embracing the PrideStaff system. Over our 25 plus year history, our franchise model has been highly successful. PrideStaff has consistently outpaced the growth of the staffing industry year after year.Industry GrowthFor the third decade in a row, the staffing industry has been one of the fastest growing industries. Following a decade of double-digit growth, the industry continues to be strong and the timing is good to open a franchise . According to the latest analysis by the Bureau of Statistics, the Staffing Industry will generate more new jobs over the next decade than any other industry.Complimentary StrengthsThe most successful staffing franchise owners are passionate self-starting business people who cher...

Spherion
2008-02-22 12:41:00
Franchise DescriptionSpherion is a leading staffing and recruitment company with a nation wide network offices and $2 billion in annual revenues. As one of the nation's largest employers, we've placed millions of workers in temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time jobs. Our more than 8,000 clients include 85% of the Fortune 100 companies.A high-growth industryOver the next decade, the U.S. staffing industry will add more jobs than just about any other industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, spending on staffing is expected to reach $100 billion in 2007, according to Staffing Industry Analysts.Align yourself with experienceSpherion, with 60 years of experience, understands the trends and nuances of staffing and is able to guide our franchise offices because we have been in the industry from its inception. Our company - and our industry - has stood the test of time.We were awarded the prestigious World-Class FranchiseTM designation based on a thorough survey of ...

Personalized Management Associates
2008-02-22 12:37:00
Franchise DescriptionPersonalized Management Associates , founded in 1985, has pioneered an executive search system for management staffing in our niche markets of retail, restaurant and hospitality management. We have become one of the largest recruiting chains specializing in these niches in the United States. Few companies have the reputation of Personalized Management Associates in finding innovative employment solutions for both companies and candidates in today's workplace.PMA Franchise Systems, Inc. began in 1999 to franchise our system of search and placement. A PMA Franchise allows you to be in business for yourself but not by yourself!Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked PMA Franchise Systems, Inc. in the "Top 200 Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities." A USA Today article listed PMA Franchise Systems, Inc. as one of the top recruiting franchise opportunities in the United States.Franchise Training and SupportPMA training, guidance and support is led by "Certified Personnel Consult...

Lloyd Staffing
2008-02-22 12:34:00
Franchise DescriptionThe Lloyd companies have been fine-tuning our unique approach to staffing and employment since our inception in 1971. During this time frame, we have successfully served thousands of employers, job seekers and temporary employees. Our blended service concept truly embodies the entire spectrum of staffing, including temporary personnel, consultant referrals, contingency placement and executive search. And, because we recognize that the field of human resources has significantly changed its structure and focus over the years, we have also added several complimentary and compatible staffing components to our service line to enhance the support we provide to the business community.Franchise Training and SupportPermanent and temporary operations for total synergy and maximum profit opportunities. Although we recommend that your franchise offer both disciplines, you may choose to enter each area one at time, with the ultimate goal of becoming a totally blended staffin...
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Sanford Rose Associates
2008-02-22 12:28:00
Franchise DescriptionSanford Rose Associates ' mission is to be the preferred provider of custom recruiting services to clients worldwide. We serve clients who are looking to fill middle- or upper-management positions in a variety of industries. SRA's focus on exclusive relationships with companies enables us to identify and carefully court the top people for each position.SRA's proprietary methodology, Dimensional Search(r), creates a unique three-dimensional profile that matches a candidate's personal skill level to job requirements, past experience to futur expectations and management style to corporate culture. Second is our history of excellence. The first SRA office opened in 1959 and began franchising in 1970, awarding a limited number of franchies each year to help ensure a high level of profesisonalism, performance and service that can best meet our clients' expectations. And, specializing in a particular industry or occupation, the profesionals in each office are exper...

@ Work Franchises Inc.
2008-02-22 12:22:00
Franchise DescriptionOne of the most important aspects of the @WORK network is the relationship between the franchisee and the franchisor. We believe that maintaining a good relationship with our franchise owners is critical to their success. That belief is why we place such high emphasis on the standard of quality for the services, facilities, and personnel in each franchise operation. All of these elements combine to present a professional image to our clients and employees. Our open communication and meaningful relationships are what keep the system alive and vibrant. We must all be aware that through constant interchange of ideas and creative concepts we remain fresh and continue to grow. We maintain that the relationship between us is the essence of greatness. For this reason, we stress the significance of good franchise relations. We continuously strive to provide you with the assistance and support you need to make your @WORK franchise reflect the very best it can be. @WORK P...
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Snelling Staffing Services
2008-02-22 12:17:00
Franchise DescriptionWe offer franchises to qualified individuals and entities to operate one or more personnel service businesses providing career placement, employee leasing, temporary, and Temp-To-Hire services. The franchised businesses are established and operated by franchisees under a combination of training, knowledge, methods and techniques for operating such a business.ith more frequent career changes and new types of job opportunities, the demand for staffing services has never been greater. As a matter of fact, The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a U.S. agency charged with tracking labor markets, says there will be 10 million more jobs than employees by 2010. By then the economy will support 167 million jobs and there will only be 157 million workers. These changing dynamics provide tremendous opportunity for you as a Snelling franchisee. Virtually everyone you come into contact with is a potential customer.When you join the Snelling team you are joining a business that has ...
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Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
2008-02-22 12:13:00
Franchise DescriptionAmerica`s premier mobile floor & window coverings franchise. We provide free, shop at home service to today`s time-starved customer. Low overhead, national account pricing, comprehensive training, proven marketing programs and the largest exclusive territories in the industry allow us to be ranked as one of the best home based franchises in both Entreprenuer and Income Opportunities Magazine. In addition, we were ranked in the top 200 franchise listing by Success Magazine.Franchise Training and SupportYou will start with 6-8 weeks of pre-training at home. Videos, manuals, audio tapes and products are reviewed. This will be followed by one week of hands on formal training at the franchise heaquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Extensive ongoing support, 24 hour toll free help line, intranet and workshops are also provided to help you succeed. Executive Growth Package available.Investment RequirementsFranchise Fee: $40,000Required Cash liquidity: $35,000 to $90,000T...
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