Paula Schleis, an energetic Akron Beacon Journal reporter, interviewed Pizza Hut franchisee Tony Szambecki recently, who shared his business wisdom with her. ''The first goal of business is to survive. It's...
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Joel LibavaCincinnati Franchises Being Purchased By Downsized Workers
"Welcome to the franchising world in a sour economy. Former executives from around the country are deciding to become franchisees. When you buy into a franchise business, you get marketing, advertising and training...
Meal Prep Franchises Are Choking
As I predicted, the franchise business model of meal assembly is a bust. The lousy economy is certainly not a boost to this business model that was thought out without the input of people that actually are in the...
Franchise Research, Entrepreneur Magazine Style
Franchise Research. Also know as the most important part of the franchise buying process… According to Entrepreneur Magazine, which just came out with their annual Franchise 500 issue; "When you're...
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Cincinnati Franchise Students Prepare Subway Business Plans
This is pretty interesting…. Students in Wilmington College�s entrepreneur class presented business plans for new ventures running the gamut from opening a new Subway franchise to marketing a board game first...
Franchise Statistics Statistically Flawed
Can you say the title of this post 7 times really fast? Can you believe every statistic you read? Is it possible that all of those statistics that have been whipped around the internet concerning the success rates of...
Hawaiian Franchises Are Growing
Maybe we should move to Hawaii…. Advocates of franchising say Hawaii still is a ripe market for new stores and service franchises. While franchises typically cost at least $50,000 to buy, the appeal to...
Solar Power Franchises; Can They Really Work?
Can the Sun�s
incredible amount of energy be franchised? Or is it just the dream of some of
the new industrialists?
Green Franchise Opportunities; Some Recent Updates And Progress
As more and more of us become more conscious of all the things we should be doing to preserve our planet, the franchise industry as a whole has been slowly ramping up it's efforts to promote Green living. Here are...
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Your Franchise Options; Upcoming Discussion On The Small Business Advocate Radio Program This Wednesday
Business ownership options in the world of franchising will be the topic of discussion as I join Jim Blasingame's Small Business Advocate Radio Program this Wednesday. This should prove to be interesting,as our...
The Daily Franchise News Going Under
The Daily Franchise News has gone underground to get the scoop on a franchise that I of course knew about, but didn't have the courage to report on. Sometimes, the lack of intelligence in some of the inventors of...
Franchise Demographics; Are You A Target?
Are you like me? I work full time.{As a small business owner} My wife works full time. My daughter goes to school full time. Our doggie needs attention, full time. Our extended families need help with stuff. {A little}...
The Economy’s Impact On The Franchise Industry; Radio Interview
A couple of weeks ago, Barbara Weltman asked if I would come on to her Radio Program to discuss the economy, and it’s impact on the franchise industry. Barbara hosts "Build Your Business Radio." Barbara...
What’s The Matter? Don’t You Like Your Franchise?
"Are you telling me that you invested $150,000 into a franchise of your own, it is a sales and marketing B2B franchise concept, you know how to sell, but you don’t like the fact that what you are selling...
American Express Open Forum; It’s Becoming Quite The Community
Open Forum, the American Express Small Business website is really starting to become popular. With the likes of renowned experts on small business like Guy Kawasaki, Ramon Ray, and Brent Leary, the site is getting some...
Barbara Weltman To Interview Joel Libava Monday On " Our Down Economy; Impact On The Franchise Industry."
WS Radio Network! Monday, October 6th, be sure to tune in to "Build Your Business Radio", with economic expert and author, Barbara Weltman, at 4:00PM. Barbara has invited me to join her live on her radio show...
Before Investing In A Franchise, Consider The Following….
Free Tips! There are several things to consider before embarking on a franchise business that you can call your own. Recently, I was asked "What Are The Basic Things To Consider Before Investing In A Franchise...
Franchise Companies Getting Agressive;Wooing The Franchise Buyer
One can’t sell if they are no buyers. With the current economic situation, more and more franchise companies are starting to get aggressive as they try to find potential new franchise buyers. Discounts, and other...
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Simple And Inexpensive Franchise Marketing Available Here; Exit Now!
If you are in the business of franchising, another words are a franchisor,or a supplier to the industry, your business is probably being hurt by the current US economic downturn.{To say the least!} What should you be...
Green Franchise Information On Work.com
One of the websites that I contribute to is Work.com, and I was recently asked to write a short article about Green Franchises. This year, more than ever, the word Green is being used in small business circles, and this...
I’ll Buy A Franchise When….
With the general uneasiness about the economy, the elections, the weather, the stock market, the banking issues, etc. maybe you should just wait until everything lines up perfectly for you-before you have any crazy...
Franchise Owners; Can You Slowwww Down? Want Some Quality Of Life Tips?
Can you slow down just enough to read some terrific quality of life tips? If you can’t, then maybe you should be questioning your quality of life…. Number #1 {Of 10} Think daily. Meditate.Call it what you...
Global Franchising; South Africa Franchise Expo
Downtown Johannesburg, South Africa With all the talk about the US economy, maybe the place to be is in South Africa. This weekend, franchise companies will descend in droves to the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand...
Should You Mix Your Religion And Your Small Business?
Finally, someone had the courage to bring up a very controversial topic. Discussions having to do with the mixing of business and religion bring out some pretty intense emotions, and opinions. Kristin King, from...
Large Franchise Opportunity; Invest In A City!
Wanted:
People with the ability to lead, help, and support other small business owners.
The Opportunity:
Huge.
What it is. Keep reading…..
Creative Franchise Marketing? Or Desperation?
Incentives Some franchisors are using some major creative incentives to bring new franchise owners on board. Could the lousy economy be to blame? {Let’s blame something..or somebody!} Those of you who subscribe to...
You Really Want To Work For Someone Else?
From Yahoo News– "The Labor Department said another 450,000 workers filed new claims for jobless benefits last week, down 10,000 from a week earlier but still at levels that are associated with recession. In...
Green Franchising In Houston: More Money!
Before you enter the world of Green franchising in Houston, Texas {Where everything is big}, I suggest you take out your big wallet. According to a future Texas franchisee, who is attempting to open a green franchise...
Children Don’t Need Computer Knowledge
Wow! I can't believe it. Our kids don't need any computer knowledge…Nada. Zilch. Zero.
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Franchise Author Symposium On The Radio, This Thursday
On Thursday, August 21st, I will be one of the featured franchise book authors on FranchiseInterviews.com, a BlogTalk Radio Production. This 2 hour show with authors like Joe Matthews, Julie Bennett, Michael Gerber, and...
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Rush’s Disagreement With This Blogger
Last month, I wrote an article about a young franchisor out of Ohio, called Roosters. The article, posted on Small Business Trends talked about how Rooster’s was targeting existing restaurateurs that wanted to get...
Countless Restaurant Franchises Giving Freebies Away
The average economy {OK, lousy economy}, is actually starting to benefit consumers as more and more restaurant chains are using the word Free to get folks in the door. Rhonda Sanderson, franchise publicity guru, has...
Franchise Marketing News Page
For those of you interested in the latest Franchise Marketing News, I have added a new page to my Franchise Marketing Site. I will keep you updated on all the new marketing trends, both online, and offline. If it...
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Marketing. Blog World Expo Is In Vegas Next Month!
I made the mistake of missing last year’s Blog World Expo. Not this year…. If you are involved in marketing, PR, or media relations, and you are not up to speed on just how powerful and important blogging...
Are Homeowners Still "Nesting?" This Franchise Company Thinks So…
I first heard of "nesting" about a year after 9-11. According to news reports, people were choosing to stay home more. Americans were spending money on remodeling their existing spaces, and were finding...
Keeping Up With The Neighbors. Can Green Lawn Care Franchises Make A Difference?
My lawn’s greener! No,my lawn’s greener! A common friendly little neighborhood argument that takes place every summer around the country. If you feel that you have the nicest, greenest lawn on the street...
Career Choice Time:Get A Job? Or Get Your Own Business?
With all the downsizings and layoffs that are happening around the country, lots of folks are feeling the heat, if they are out of a job….. So what will a job do for you? {Besides provide some steady income} What...
This Franchise Has Been Green For Years!
A lot of small businesses are jumping on the Green bandwagon, and this blogger thinks that it is important to do so. Some franchise concepts can start off their Green initiatives with simple things like replacing old...
Small Business Expert Of The Week
WOW! I want to publicly thank the fine folks over at Work.com for naming me "Business Expert Of The Week." You made this guy smile. Read about it on the Work.com Community Blog… By the way, The Work.com...
Pickles And Ice Cream
I just had to. I have no idea if this franchise is good, bad, or successful. But the name is the best one I have heard this year. My friends over at the Daily Franchise News are reporting that this franchise chain is...
