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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you love food? - then maybe opening a restaurant is not such a crazy idea
- The restaurant industry in the United States employs an estimated 12.2 million people, making it the nation's largest employer outside of government agencies.The restaurant industry in the United States employs an estimated 12.2 million people, making it the nation's largest employer outside of government agencies. This industry provides work for more than 9 percent of those employed in the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Entrepreneurs and franchisors watch out
- New Franchisors and Entrepreneurs need to watch out as they enter into the world of franchising. What advice can I give to a new franchisor, I was asked today by another entrepreneur with a wonderful new concept; what are the tiger traps that lay ahead?So you are a new franchisor? Who can you trust? Can you trust FranData? The Industry's information source was thought to be a friend, is it?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The responsibility conundrum - where art thou?
- Mr/Ms, 'not me' is often on holidays in your business. Yes come rain or shine they attend the workplace and put in the day for you; coffee to drink, gossip to catch up on, spying on management and colleagues, frequent toilet breaks, long lunches, long phone calls and let not forget the email needs to be checked and replied. Off course the home business needs more customers so a few phone calls her...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cashing in your chips & pastures new
- No, I'm not talking about gambling or dairy cows ? although business is often referred to as a gamble, I'm referring to your exit strategy. That time when you decide to 'play no more' and go off and practise your golf swing. Yup, I'm talking about selling your business? So you own the show, good for you. You may even have a sign on your desk that says "The Buck Stops Here?But Not For L...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Survival tips for your small business
- No matter type of business you operate you've got to know how to keep your business alive during economic recessions. Anytime the cash flow in a business, large or small, starts to tighten up, the money management of that business has to be run as a "tight ship."Pause Before PayingSome of the things you can and should do include protecting yourself from impulse expenditures. We've al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 1-2-3 steps to a successful joint venture
- A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of many small businesses, and is a great way to increase market visibility and profits.Joint venture marketing is rising in popularity everyday, but it does take some skill, good planning and foresight to execute. Here are the steps a business owner should take to be successful in this arena?1. Write down your goals and desired ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should i franchise or not?
- A reader of one of my online sessions asked should he franchise his business or not. He had set up a service business and was getting ready to expand and wanted to know if franchising was a good potential strategy for this. How do I franchise my business? There are many criteria for franchising and if you have ever thought you might wish to franchise your business then this advice could be of valu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Franchises must meet legal definition to be an actual franchise
- All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise no matter what they call it before it is an actual franchise. This is the Federal Trade Commissions take on the franchise rule. It is not illegal to call a company a franchise even if it is not one and if it is not it does not have to follow the rules. In this opinion of law, I do have a quick summary of thoughts for the Federal Trade Co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mattress cleaning business: how to manual
- A Mattress Cleaning Business might be just for you if you have tried everything to contain your allergies, but feel like it is not enough. Instead of just purchasing the equipment to rid your fabric furniture and mattresses of allergens, you can also help others in your community to feel the relief and make a good income at the same time.Mattress cleaning companies have been available for a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to start a carpet cleaning company
- Opening a carpet cleaning business is a great way to earn money as your own boss. This is a relatively simple business to start, with low overhead, and little experience required. Start up costs can be minimal, if you shop around. Additionally, there is a steady market for quality work.Most carpet cleaning equipment can be purchased for around two thousand dollars. If you already own a vehi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to profit from business consulting opportunities
- Business consulting opportunities might be just what your are looking for in a home based business.What do you do? Do you possess a mastery of your career? Are you articulate and able to convey ideas clearly? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for providing business consulting services. From Analysts to Zoologists, there is an ever-growing need in more and more diverse fields.Bu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Window cleaning business case study
- How do window cleaning franchise businesses start? It is a fascinating case study indeed, as most all window cleaning businesses start from such humble beginnings; a bucket of water, a sharp entrepreneur and a quality squeegee. I never thought in a million years I would ever enter the Window Washing Industry. I hate washing windows, probably because I suck at it. Anyway our company The Car Wash Gu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mini-blind cleaning business, case study
- Sometimes the simple businesses are the ones, which make good money. Take mini-blind cleaning for instance. There are many successful small time entrepreneurs out there cleaning mini-blinds. Having been in the franchise cleaning business for some time, I often noticed exceptional entrepreneurs out there.We met Gary Hartman while searching through the Internet, he owns a company called www.B...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Truck detailing shop business case study
- As an entrepreneur you can learn a lot by following the real life case studies of other entrepreneurs. Often the text books in school leave out the beginning details and the juicy part of how it all comes together and is created out of nothing but a thought. I have an interesting case study for you and it explains how my company got into the truck detailing business. This is a funny story.W...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Carwash franchisor case study
- There are only a handful of car wash franchises in the world. This might offer some insight on how car wash franchises come into existence. This is a crazy story. It is the history of our company and how we ended up in the Carwash Franchise business. One of our franchisees of our mobile car wash business; The Car Wash Guys, was in Idaho, was the son of a wheat farmer, the areas largest farm family...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home based franchise case study
- Here is an interesting case study of a company, which franchised mobile car wash units. It started with the humblest of beginnings indeed. I can say that with complete knowledge because this is a company I started at age 12 years old. It was not until I was nearly 32 years old that we franchised my business. This franchise was great in concept but franchisees would not follow the system enough, th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pressure washing business case study, tractor cleaning
- So often small service businesses fail to exploit niches, which have little if any competition. I know as I built my companies we always tried to identify all the market niches and go after them. We were not always able to succeed at everything, occasionally we would fail; it happened more than I would care to admit, but those are lessons learned. The best way to get to success is to learn from th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mobile truck washing, case study
- Most folks in the pressure washing business are happier to do business cleaning concrete or flat work, because it appears to be easy. Some do both fleet truck washing and concrete, which makes sense. But what some do not understand is once you are totally efficient at truck washing you can surpass the dollars per hour that those in concrete cleaning generally charge. I have been washing fleets of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Truck wash business case study
- Often smart entrepreneurs look for out of the way businesses, things out of the mainstream but businesses, which have a good customer base and steady incomes. This is an extremely interesting story. I had always considered the mobile truck washing efforts to be very profitable and believed that fixed truck washes were a big waste of money. That was until one year when a new franchisee joined our t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Outsourcing and virtual assistants: small business saviors
- Work smarter, not harderWhat is one of the best ways to work smarter without working harder? The answer is outsourcing. Whether you need occasional or ongoing assistance, outsourcing can save you money and time. Graphic designers, copywriters, bookkeepers, website programmers, office assistants, and other types of professionals are all readily available.And, there's a new way ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boat cleaning business case study: entrepreneurship 101
- How do marine type businesses start? Have you ever thought of turning a hobby into a business? Let me tell you a story of how I got into the Boat Detailing Business when I started our in the car cleaning business which grew into a franchise system. So often we read in business books to study markets and develop business plans when in reality it does not exactly work that way. Let me tell you a sto...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Awning cleaning business case study: entrepreneurship 101
- It is most fascinating to study how entrepreneurs spot opportunity in the market place. "My name is Lance Winslow and I am a serial entrepreneur, I admit I am addicted and need help." ..."Hello Lance." Let me explain how I formed one of my companies which became a franchise system in itself and became a module under the umbrella company I had formed many years the prior. I at f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Asphalt paving: striping your parking lot
- As you may already know, asphalt paved parking lots do need maintenance from time to time. One known asphalt paving maintenance technique is to have your parking lot re-striped to add a nicer look to existing asphalt paving properties.The repainting (striping) of an asphalt lot usually takes place every one to two years; it mostly depends on the amount of wear and tear made by people drivin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The joy and hazards of finding your first office
- Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to find office space for me and two part time employees. I am really excited about opening my first official office, but never having rented commercial space before I don't know anything about how this process works. What are some things I should consider before signing a lease? I'm really eager to get started! -- Jay P.A: Congratulations on the gr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sbas 8(a) program can help some companies compete
- Q: A friend told me that as a woman of Native American descent I might be eligible for a special SBA program that will help me start a small business. He said I could compete for government contracts through this program. Can you tell me what SBA program he's referring to? -- Clara P.A: Your friend is probably referring to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - One of the best new business opportunities may be right in your home - a new daycare business
- The day care industry is expanding. There are now more than 100,000 licensed child-care centers and 250,000 licensed family day care homes across the United States.The market for day care increases every year as the working mother in society increasingly return to work to contribute financially to the ongoing household expenses. Day care centers have now proven to be a lucrative niche for o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to handle rejection when you start an office cleaning business
- "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you."Thank goodness starting an office cleaning business isn't anything like skydiving! If you fall flat on your face, there's no chance that it's going to hurt that bad. Learning to handle the inevitable occurrence of rejection to the best of your ability will help you refine your office cleaning business and your business...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 11 benefits of starting a house cleaning business
- One of the biggest fears people have about starting a house cleaning business is the fear of having no real security. But for natural entrepreneurs, security comes from designing your own life. My partner Ev and I discovered that we could create security when we put forth the effort to call our own shots and make key business decisions that made sense for our lives. Starting a house cleaning busin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employee induction - are you inducting your people - a practical how to
- In today's fast paced marketplace it is easy to neglect the small important things!Recently we assisted an organisation prove they had complied with their obligations in inducting their employee. The employee tried to bring a claim for severe stress against the business. If substantiated this may have resulted in the business having been found to be breaching proven human resource managemen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business plans - what consultants don?t tell you!
- Do you have a Business Plan? Congratulations, but you are in a small minority. And if you have a plan, is it integral to your business, and instrumental to its growth? If the answer to this question is yes, then you need to read no further. However, most business owners who actually go to the trouble to write a business plan have left it languishing on their bottom shelf, gathering dust! This is t...