Entrepreneurs have fantastic opportunities to create new businesses that either use green technologies and materials, or are just green. Will you become a green pioneer?

Currently, there are a few franchise organizations have become leaders in the green franchise movement...

I'd like to take a moment to mention a few of them, who also happen to be sponsors over on my Green Franchise Directory;

• groOrganic- This niche franchise business helps environmentally conscious consumers install and maintain customized organic vegetable gardens and vineyards in a minimum of space and with a minimum of fuss. They even helped The Kardashians plant an organic garden. 
• Maid Brigade-I have personally helped Maid Brigade grow their franchise organization, and they really get it. They are the first Green Seal Certified residential cleaning franchise, and are constantly upping the ante with new ways to green their business. 
• Solar Universe- Joe Bono and the top-notch team over at Solar Universe show their franchisees how to sell, design, and install solar panels for homes and businesses. They are currently at 14 total franchises, and will be adding several more this year. Here's an article about this innovative and professional company. (Joe calls me "The Solar Franchise King")
• DetailXperts- This is the first eco-friendly steam car wash and detailing service in the world. This low-cost franchise opportunity shows it's franchisees how to detail vehicles without harsh detergents and cleaners. They even have a process that used distilled water vapors for automobile interior cleaning. 

Some other franchise types that are green in nature, currently include energy audit franchises, kitchen remodeling franchises that save trees by doing cabinet refacing, some up and coming food franchises that use totally organic ingredients in their offerings, and lawn maintenance franchises that use electric-powered lawnmowers.

I'm probably missing some green franchise concepts, so if you have one, now's the time to let me know.

What other green franchise concepts will be invented this year? What technologies will franchise organizations start using to become more green? Changing out old fashioned light bulbs is a great start. But I know that there's more....

As a matter of fact, it's your lucky day. Here's 100 of them!

Any others?

Entrepreneurs have fantastic opportunities to create new businesses that either use green technologies and materials, or are just green. Will you become a green pioneer?

Currently, there are a few franchise organizations have become leaders in the green franchise movement...

I'd like to take a moment to mention a few of them, who also happen to be sponsors over on my Green Franchise Directory;

• groOrganic- This niche franchise business helps environmentally conscious consumers install and maintain customized organic vegetable gardens and vineyards in a minimum of space and with a minimum of fuss. They even helped The Kardashians plant an organic garden. 
• Maid Brigade-I have personally helped Maid Brigade grow their franchise organization, and they really get it. They are the first Green Seal Certified residential cleaning franchise, and are constantly upping the ante with new ways to green their business. 
• Solar Universe- Joe Bono and the top-notch team over at Solar Universe show their franchisees how to sell, design, and install solar panels for homes and businesses. They are currently at 14 total franchises, and will be adding several more this year. Here's an article about this innovative and professional company. (Joe calls me "The Solar Franchise King")
• DetailXperts- This is the first eco-friendly steam car wash and detailing service in the world. This low-cost franchise opportunity shows it's franchisees how to detail vehicles without harsh detergents and cleaners. They even have a process that used distilled water vapors for automobile interior cleaning. 

Some other franchise types that are green in nature, currently include energy audit franchises, kitchen remodeling franchises that save trees by doing cabinet refacing, some up and coming food franchises that use totally organic ingredients in their offerings, and lawn maintenance franchises that use electric-powered lawnmowers.

I'm probably missing some green franchise concepts, so if you have one, now's the time to let me know.

What other green franchise concepts will be invented this year? What technologies will franchise organizations start using to become more green? Changing out old fashioned light bulbs is a great start. But I know that there's more....

As a matter of fact, it's your lucky day. Here's 100 of them!

Any others?

Marketing on the internet is used by just about every type of business these days, and there's certainly no shortage of resources to learn about this fairly new type of marketing.

(Disclosure; I received a "review copy" of this book at no charge.)

The editors, Shawn Collins, and Missy Ward come from one particular niche of internet marketing;

Affiliate Marketing....

This type of "under the radar" internet marketing is becoming more popular as more people get more involved with all things internet.

If you don't know what affiliate marketing is, I'll give you a real-life example;

"So, if internet marketing is something you feel you should learn more about, don't wait until next year to do so. Just jump in!" Below

Internet Marketing From The Real Experts

That's an affiliate link. I'm an affiliate with Amazon.com If you buy the book that I've just reviewed through that link, I'll make a buck or two. I'm not too good at affiliate marketing however. After reading the book, I'll become better if I use some of the specific strategies that are suggested, however.

(Disclosure; I received a "review copy" of this book. It was free.)

This book features short, succinct chapters on marketing techniques that can be used by individuals and company's wishing to sell products and services on the internet.

Shawn and Missy are very well known in their field, and have combined their own knowledge with the knowledge of others in internet marketing that really know their stuff.

Some of the experts featured in this book may not be household names, but most of what's in this book isn't common knowledge anyway, unless you happen to be heavily involved in marketing your products and services via the internet on a daily basis.

Here's a few of them;

• Zac Johnson
• Brian Clark
• Jim Kukral
• Lisa Picarille
• Loren Feldman

This 300+ page book is written in short chapter form. Really short chapters. As a matter of fact, it's almost like reading web pages.

Some of the topics discussed in the book include;

• eMail marketing
• Membership sites
• Podcasting
• Video marketing
• Social media
• Landing pages
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Legal issues

If you would like to learn how to use different internet marketing techniques to help your business grow, this book offers a multitude of ideas from the industry's best.

Marketing on the internet is used by just about every type of business these days, and there's certainly no shortage of resources to learn about this fairly new type of marketing.

(Disclosure; I received a "review copy" of this book at no charge.)

The editors, Shawn Collins, and Missy Ward come from one particular niche of internet marketing;

Affiliate Marketing....

This type of "under the radar" internet marketing is becoming more popular as more people get more involved with all things internet.

If you don't know what affiliate marketing is, I'll give you a real-life example;

"So, if internet marketing is something you feel you should learn more about, don't wait until next year to do so. Just jump in!" Below

Internet Marketing From The Real Experts

That's an affiliate link. I'm an affiliate with Amazon.com If you buy the book that I've just reviewed through that link, I'll make a buck or two. I'm not too good at affiliate marketing however. After reading the book, I'll become better if I use some of the specific strategies that are suggested, however.

(Disclosure; I received a "review copy" of this book. It was free.)

This book features short, succinct chapters on marketing techniques that can be used by individuals and company's wishing to sell products and services on the internet.

Shawn and Missy are very well known in their field, and have combined their own knowledge with the knowledge of others in internet marketing that really know their stuff.

Some of the experts featured in this book may not be household names, but most of what's in this book isn't common knowledge anyway, unless you happen to be heavily involved in marketing your products and services via the internet on a daily basis.

Here's a few of them;

• Zac Johnson
• Brian Clark
• Jim Kukral
• Lisa Picarille
• Loren Feldman

This 300+ page book is written in short chapter form. Really short chapters. As a matter of fact, it's almost like reading web pages.

Some of the topics discussed in the book include;

• eMail marketing
• Membership sites
• Podcasting
• Video marketing
• Social media
• Landing pages
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Legal issues

If you would like to learn how to use different internet marketing techniques to help your business grow, this book offers a multitude of ideas from the industry's best.

(Disclosure; I work in a marketing capacity and get compensated by the company below.)

They've just broken the barrier. They are now at #100. I wrote about this low-investment, niche opportunity last year, and I'm proud to say that it's really starting to take off...

                                       

Rosita Lynch just opened #100 in Barbados. This low-investment business opportunity produces a product that combines a traditional greeting card with the simple elegance of a rose.

 So, Joel, what is it?

Allow my wife to share her experience with it. I had the product delivered to her office, and approximately one minute later she called me;

"Joel, where did these come from?

"Hi honey. Do you like them?"

"Yes! How did you get Grace's (our daughter) picture on a dozen red and pink roses?"

"I didn't do it." They're from Speaking Roses, out of California. Do you really like them?"

"They are really amazing. Everyone in my office likes them, too!"

"I wasn't quite sure about them. I thought that you would think that they were tacky."

"No. Not tacky at all. Tell me more, Joel...and my friends at the office, too."

My wife's a tough sell. And she loved the product.

As you probably know, bank financing is currently rather challenging to secure for a start-up business.Wouldn't it be nice not to have to go through that hurdle? Imagine getting into business for yourself, possibly without the need for a small business loan. (Of course that depends on a number of factors including your own liquid assets, your cash on hand, etc. Enlist a financial professional to help you come up with a business plan.) 

The Speaking Roses licensing opportunity has many affordable start-up packages that include everything you need to sell Speaking Roses - equipment, supplies, technical training, and even support. Your business can be home-based, too.

The 100 licensees can be found throughout the entire world.  As a matter of fact, a gentleman from England read my article last year, and is now a licensee. #45, I believe.

Is this right for you? I don't really know. But, my wife and her friends sure loved the idea....

(Disclosure; I work in a marketing capacity and get compensated by the company below.)

They've just broken the barrier. They are now at #100. I wrote about this low-investment, niche opportunity last year, and I'm proud to say that it's really starting to take off...

                                       

Rosita Lynch just opened #100 in Barbados. This low-investment business opportunity produces a product that combines a traditional greeting card with the simple elegance of a rose.

 So, Joel, what is it?

Allow my wife to share her experience with it. I had the product delivered to her office, and approximately one minute later she called me;

"Joel, where did these come from?

"Hi honey. Do you like them?"

"Yes! How did you get Grace's (our daughter) picture on a dozen red and pink roses?"

"I didn't do it." They're from Speaking Roses, out of California. Do you really like them?"

"They are really amazing. Everyone in my office likes them, too!"

"I wasn't quite sure about them. I thought that you would think that they were tacky."

"No. Not tacky at all. Tell me more, Joel...and my friends at the office, too."

My wife's a tough sell. And she loved the product.

As you probably know, bank financing is currently rather challenging to secure for a start-up business.Wouldn't it be nice not to have to go through that hurdle? Imagine getting into business for yourself, possibly without the need for a small business loan. (Of course that depends on a number of factors including your own liquid assets, your cash on hand, etc. Enlist a financial professional to help you come up with a business plan.) 

The Speaking Roses licensing opportunity has many affordable start-up packages that include everything you need to sell Speaking Roses - equipment, supplies, technical training, and even support. Your business can be home-based, too.

The 100 licensees can be found throughout the entire world.  As a matter of fact, a gentleman from England read my article last year, and is now a licensee. #45, I believe.

Is this right for you? I don't really know. But, my wife and her friends sure loved the idea....

Will 2010 be remembered as the year franchising as we know it, went totally down the tubes?

Check this out;

In an effort to boost sales of new franchises, a certain franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates. (If you'd like to know more about coaching franchises, this is a must read.)

I'll say it again. In an effort to boost the sale of new franchises, a franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates. You know...

                                              Rebates!

When I think of rebates, I think of receiving a $40 rebate from Sears for the installation of my castle's new dishwasher, a couple of years ago. My Mitsubishi Outlander had a $1250 rebate, when I leased it.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mitsubishi_Outlander_Facelift_front.jpg

But rebates for purchasing a franchise?

A children's photography franchise just entered the fray, also. This particular franchisor is giving (for a limited time) a $10,000 rebate of the up-front franchise fee.

As several hundred franchise executives make their way back from the International Franchise Association's Conference that was held over the weekend, I wonder if they'll bring this new rebate bug back with them. Actually, I'm wondering if it will be only a little contagious, or if will turn out to be a fast-spreading virus.

I know that new franchise sales have been impacted by our choppy at best, economy, here in the US. I also know that things of high quality and value shouldn't have to be discounted.

There are other ways to sell. Informational webinars, some well-placed articles in influential places, media interviews, and franchise social media marketing, are just a few ways to get the word out about your concept.

Using rebates as a short-term solution to make a few new franchise unit sales is weak. You may also be creating a long-term problem. Ask yourselves if new franchise candidates are all of a sudden appearing just because of price. If so, are you creating potential problems by allowing them into your system? What kind of franchisees will they turn out to be, two or three years down the line?

Will these price-shopping franchisees turn out to be winners, or losers? If they turn out to be under- performing franchisees, they're not going to validate your system well, and they won't even come close to helping you reach your revenue goals.

" But Joel, what do you expect me to do? I need to sell franchises, and grow my system."

I understand. But don't lower your prices. It's probably not about price, anyway.

Learn about franchising, learn how to select a franchise, and finally, and learn exactly how to research franchises, right here.

Search for franchises, here

Will 2010 be remembered as the year franchising as we know it, went totally down the tubes?

Check this out;

In an effort to boost sales of new franchises, a certain franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates. (If you'd like to know more about coaching franchises, this is a must read.)

I'll say it again. In an effort to boost the sale of new franchises, a franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates. You know...

                                              Rebates!

When I think of rebates, I think of receiving a $40 rebate from Sears for the installation of my castle's new dishwasher, a couple of years ago. My Mitsubishi Outlander had a $1250 rebate, when I leased it.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mitsubishi_Outlander_Facelift_front.jpg

But rebates for purchasing a franchise?

A children's photography franchise just entered the fray, also. This particular franchisor is giving (for a limited time) a $10,000 rebate of the up-front franchise fee.

As several hundred franchise executives make their way back from the International Franchise Association's Conference that was held over the weekend, I wonder if they'll bring this new rebate bug back with them. Actually, I'm wondering if it will be only a little contagious, or if will turn out to be a fast-spreading virus.

I know that new franchise sales have been impacted by our choppy at best, economy, here in the US. I also know that things of high quality and value shouldn't have to be discounted.

There are other ways to sell. Informational webinars, some well-placed articles in influential places, media interviews, and franchise social media marketing, are just a few ways to get the word out about your concept.

Using rebates as a short-term solution to make a few new franchise unit sales is weak. You may also be creating a long-term problem. Ask yourselves if new franchise candidates are all of a sudden appearing just because of price. If so, are you creating potential problems by allowing them into your system? What kind of franchisees will they turn out to be, two or three years down the line?

Will these price-shopping franchisees turn out to be winners, or losers? If they turn out to be under- performing franchisees, they're not going to validate your system well, and they won't even come close to helping you reach your revenue goals.

" But Joel, what do you expect me to do? I need to sell franchises, and grow my system."

I understand. But don't lower your prices. It's probably not about price, anyway.

Learn about franchising, learn how to select a franchise, and finally, and learn exactly how to research franchises, right here.

Search for franchises, here

This week's advice is for franchisees;

Make one new connection in your franchisee community. Go to your franchisor's corporate website, and pick a franchisee to call that you've never talked with. Call them and introduce yourself. Ask a question about their business. Find out how they're getting through this rough patch in our economy. Share what you're doing too. You never know; Maybe you'll come up with an idea together, that can get both of your businesses to the next level.

Write for Discussion Boards: $1200 per week... 
Administer a Web Business from Home:  $4000 per month...
Transcribe Authors' Notes: $80 per hour...
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This week's advice is for franchisees;

Make one new connection in your franchisee community. Go to your franchisor's corporate website, and pick a franchisee to call that you've never talked with. Call them and introduce yourself. Ask a question about their business. Find out how they're getting through this rough patch in our economy. Share what you're doing too. You never know; Maybe you'll come up with an idea together, that can get both of your businesses to the next level.

Write for Discussion Boards: $1200 per week... 
Administer a Web Business from Home:  $4000 per month...
Transcribe Authors' Notes: $80 per hour...
Find thousands of freelance jobs like these: Click here
 

It was an honor to be asked by the great folks at Constant Contact to help judge the 1st Annual Franchise Excellence In Email Awards. We received some stellar entries, and the votes have been tallied...

The Franchise Excellence in Email Awards attracted submissions from franchisors and franchisees across the country and spanned multiple industries.

The winning entries were selected in the following three categories: 

Best in Show 2009: Abrakadoodle

This award-winning franchise impressed the judges with its high open rates and significant subscriber growth by using best practices and continually incorporating reader feedback into future campaigns.

Best Overall B2C Email Campaign: Geeks On Call

High open and click-through rates caught the judges' attention, but it was the creative use of templates and content designed to meet the needs of their audience, that helped Geeks On Call win in this category.

Best Overall B2B Email Campaign: EmbroidMe

In the challenging B2B category, EmbroidMe set the bar high with diverse, yet relevant content that met the needs of its audience and led to a significant increase in sales directly attributed to its email campaigns.

 
Honorable Mentions:
Constant Contact also would like to recognize the following franchises for receiving an honorable mention for their creativity and success in email marketing: BlackJack Pizza®, Great Clips®, SignARama®, and WSI.
 
Read about what these franchisors won!

It was an honor to be asked by the great folks at Constant Contact to help judge the 1st Annual Franchise Excellence In Email Awards. We received some stellar entries, and the votes have been tallied...

The Franchise Excellence in Email Awards attracted submissions from franchisors and franchisees across the country and spanned multiple industries.

The winning entries were selected in the following three categories: 

Best in Show 2009: Abrakadoodle

This award-winning franchise impressed the judges with its high open rates and significant subscriber growth by using best practices and continually incorporating reader feedback into future campaigns.

Best Overall B2C Email Campaign: Geeks On Call

High open and click-through rates caught the judges' attention, but it was the creative use of templates and content designed to meet the needs of their audience, that helped Geeks On Call win in this category.

Best Overall B2B Email Campaign: EmbroidMe

In the challenging B2B category, EmbroidMe set the bar high with diverse, yet relevant content that met the needs of its audience and led to a significant increase in sales directly attributed to its email campaigns.

 
Honorable Mentions:
Constant Contact also would like to recognize the following franchises for receiving an honorable mention for their creativity and success in email marketing: BlackJack Pizza®, Great Clips®, SignARama®, and WSI.
 
Read about what these franchisors won!

Most franchisors stay the course when it comes to searching for new franchisees, and even new franchise locations. They open new franchises in, or at least close to, major population centers. Personally, I've received inquiries from people who live in small tows, and even rural areas, who've wanted to explore franchise ownership ideas with me. (Not a lot of inquiries, but a few)

Write for Discussion Boards: $1200 per week... 
Administer a Web Business from Home:  $4000 per month...
Transcribe Authors' Notes: $80 per hour...
Find thousands of freelance jobs like these: Click here
 

When I've asked franchisors to take a look at those small areas, the answer I get, nine out of ten times is something like, "Joel, there's just not enough population to support a franchise location in Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky, but thank you for thinking of us."

That always makes my day.

Recently, I was reading an article that I had asked Becky McCray to write for Small Business Trends. (Disclosure; I'm the Community promotions Director there) In the article, she pointed out the fact that " Baby boomers are migrating. The USDA is predicting more Baby Boomers will retire to small towns than previous generations.  This is going to mean an increase in the active 50-75 age group in some small towns. Get your business ready to welcome these new residents."

This made me start wondering if we'll start seeing an increase in franchise chains in smaller, even rural areas. Franchisors; You've been looking for ways to grow your footprint for the last few years. Can you start taking advantage of this growing trend? More importantly, do you want to?

Becky shared several more "Rural Small Business Trends For 2010" that smart franchisors may be able to leverage to their advantage. I don't suggest waiting to long to do so....

Most franchisors stay the course when it comes to searching for new franchisees, and even new franchise locations. They open new franchises in, or at least close to, major population centers. Personally, I've received inquiries from people who live in small tows, and even rural areas, who've wanted to explore franchise ownership ideas with me. (Not a lot of inquiries, but a few)

Write for Discussion Boards: $1200 per week... 
Administer a Web Business from Home:  $4000 per month...
Transcribe Authors' Notes: $80 per hour...
Find thousands of freelance jobs like these: Click here
 

When I've asked franchisors to take a look at those small areas, the answer I get, nine out of ten times is something like, "Joel, there's just not enough population to support a franchise location in Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky, but thank you for thinking of us."

That always makes my day.

Recently, I was reading an article that I had asked Becky McCray to write for Small Business Trends. (Disclosure; I'm the Community promotions Director there) In the article, she pointed out the fact that " Baby boomers are migrating. The USDA is predicting more Baby Boomers will retire to small towns than previous generations.  This is going to mean an increase in the active 50-75 age group in some small towns. Get your business ready to welcome these new residents."

This made me start wondering if we'll start seeing an increase in franchise chains in smaller, even rural areas. Franchisors; You've been looking for ways to grow your footprint for the last few years. Can you start taking advantage of this growing trend? More importantly, do you want to?

Becky shared several more "Rural Small Business Trends For 2010" that smart franchisors may be able to leverage to their advantage. I don't suggest waiting to long to do so....

                                 

2010's Miss America, Caressa Cameron, is teaming up with IHOP this year for their National Pancake Day, which has helped raise millions of dollars for the Children's Miracle Network since 2006.

"I am delighted that as Miss America 2010, I will have the opportunity to kick-off my reign as a national Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and its fundraising partnership with IHOP on National Pancake Day," said Caressa Cameron. "Five million dollars over five years is an impressive fundraising feat, and I look forward to working closely with IHOP and Children's Miracle Network to turn this goal into a reality."

So, just when is National Pancake Day?

Go to the official IHOP National Pancake Day website to find out!

                                 

2010's Miss America, Caressa Cameron, is teaming up with IHOP this year for their National Pancake Day, which has helped raise millions of dollars for the Children's Miracle Network since 2006.

"I am delighted that as Miss America 2010, I will have the opportunity to kick-off my reign as a national Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and its fundraising partnership with IHOP on National Pancake Day," said Caressa Cameron. "Five million dollars over five years is an impressive fundraising feat, and I look forward to working closely with IHOP and Children's Miracle Network to turn this goal into a reality."

So, just when is National Pancake Day?

Go to the official IHOP National Pancake Day website to find out!

A while back, I listed " The 5 Top Reasons For Buying A Franchise."

Allow me to refresh your memory;

• To avoid dysfunctional bosses
• The desire to create equity
• A desire for more freedom
• A desire to create a legacy
• Community involvement

I still feel that those are valid reasons. I forgot one though...

Before I share the one I forgot, please read about the five top reasons to buy a franchise, that I mentioned above. It's important. Then come back here..

The one reason to buy a franchise that I forgot to include has to do with the times we're in. It has to do with our changing environments. (Not Earth's environment) It has to do with one of the most important aspects of franchising; Speed.

Speed to market, to be exact. When I do my franchise seminars and classes, almost always, someone chimes in with, "I don't understand why anyone would pay a franchise fee plus all those royalties for something that they could probably do on their own."  (Please realize that I dream about statements like this!)

I answer with, "You're right. You probably could. But, how fast could you get to market? How many mistakes will you be making that you could have avoided just by investing in the franchise? How many extra months of economic hardship would you like? "

The person who asked that question usually starts shaking his or her head up and down (In agreement!) and we move on.

Speed to market. The environment that we're in requires small business owners to be fast on their feet. Technology has created this environment, and it looks like we're stuck with it. Everything seems to move lightning fast now. Business models can lose their edge in six months time! Do you want to be left in the dust?

*******************************************************************************************

Here's a question;

Do you feel that it's important for you, as a prospective new small business/franchise owner, to leverage all you can from those who have developed a system that can enable you to get to market quickly?(Like a franchise, or a licensing opportunity)

Or, would you rather save the cost of a franchise fee, and do it yourself? 

Do you know how to select a franchise that makes sense for you? Learn Here

 

A while back, I listed " The 5 Top Reasons For Buying A Franchise."

Allow me to refresh your memory;

• To avoid dysfunctional bosses
• The desire to create equity
• A desire for more freedom
• A desire to create a legacy
• Community involvement

I still feel that those are valid reasons. I forgot one though...

Before I share the one I forgot, please read about the five top reasons to buy a franchise, that I mentioned above. It's important. Then come back here..

The one reason to buy a franchise that I forgot to include has to do with the times we're in. It has to do with our changing environments. (Not Earth's environment) It has to do with one of the most important aspects of franchising; Speed.

Speed to market, to be exact. When I do my franchise seminars and classes, almost always, someone chimes in with, "I don't understand why anyone would pay a franchise fee plus all those royalties for something that they could probably do on their own."  (Please realize that I dream about statements like this!)

I answer with, "You're right. You probably could. But, how fast could you get to market? How many mistakes will you be making that you could have avoided just by investing in the franchise? How many extra months of economic hardship would you like? "

The person who asked that question usually starts shaking his or her head up and down (In agreement!) and we move on.

Speed to market. The environment that we're in requires small business owners to be fast on their feet. Technology has created this environment, and it looks like we're stuck with it. Everything seems to move lightning fast now. Business models can lose their edge in six months time! Do you want to be left in the dust?

*******************************************************************************************

Here's a question;

Do you feel that it's important for you, as a prospective new small business/franchise owner, to leverage all you can from those who have developed a system that can enable you to get to market quickly?(Like a franchise, or a licensing opportunity)

Or, would you rather save the cost of a franchise fee, and do it yourself? 

Do you know how to select a franchise that makes sense for you? Learn Here

 

This week's advice is for everyone in the franchise industry;

It's time for all of us to become more transparent in our business dealings. The folks that may be thinking of investing in a franchise of their own, and pursuing "The American Dream," deserve this from us. If you are a franchisor, share the fact that you may have had a lousy year, with prospective franchisees; If you a franchise consultant/broker don't rely on old franchise industry data concerning franchise success rates; If you're a franchise PR or marketing firm, make sure potential new client's know of any possible conflicts of interest, before you take them on. Let's all become more transparent! Fransparent, actually.

Learn how, right here....

This week's advice is for everyone in the franchise industry;

It's time for all of us to become more transparent in our business dealings. The folks that may be thinking of investing in a franchise of their own, and pursuing "The American Dream," deserve this from us. If you are a franchisor, share the fact that you may have had a lousy year, with prospective franchisees; If you a franchise consultant/broker don't rely on old franchise industry data concerning franchise success rates; If you're a franchise PR or marketing firm, make sure potential new client's know of any possible conflicts of interest, before you take them on. Let's all become more transparent! Fransparent, actually.

Learn how, right here....