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...
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Joel LibavaWhat’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...
Top Franchise Research Guide
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...
THIS Franchisee Loves Helping Others
Sanderson PR The fine folks at Sanderson PR shared an uplifting story today about a franchisee of Express Employment Professionals, the re-branded name of Express Personnel, out of Oklahoma. This is a great week for...
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Solar Panel Franchises. My Servers Are Overloaded!
Ok! OK! OK!! I get it! Gas prices are over $4.00. My wife just put 11 gallons in her Mitsubishi Galant, and it cost $50. She came home, and proceeded to throw up! Does my wife's aggravation have anything to do with...
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Rooster’s Franchising Strategy Worth Watching
A Central Ohio restaurant franchisor. With no corporate headquarters? Named after an animal that goes"Kakadoodledoooooooo!" No, I am not making this up, like a certain other website’s writer’s seem...
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An Interesting Coffee Licensing Opportunity
{Courtesy of fellow blogger and marketer, Sean Kelly, and his FranBest Coffee site} Village Coffee’s licensing program is designed for individuals who want to open a turnkey gourmet, community coffee shop without the...
Starbucks Is Closing 600 Stores. So What?
Coffee drinkers seem to have lots of different opinions about the apparent financial problems that Starbucks is experiencing. Some of these opinions appear to be caffeinated, while others are seriously...
Still More Small Business Trends To Ponder
I found an interesting blog that is run by The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. One of their guest authors, Thomas M. Sullivan, is the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration...
Top 3 Due Diligence Steps For Franchise Opportunities
Homework. That word can conjure up some pretty ugly visuals. When it comes to franchise research, homework needs to become your friend… When your interest level in a particular franchise opportunity gets to a high...
Veteran Bloggers?
If you are a veteran blogger, does that mean you are a veteran? Or, does that mean you target veterans? Could it be that you are a veteran, a blogger, and target other veterans? Are you glad you just read that? Read...
The US Economy VS. The Franchise Industry
The President of The International Franchise Association has some pretty darn positive things to say about how well the franchise industry has weathered the economy, in the past. He talks about those great 2001-2005...
Franchise Marketing: Do You Offer A Monday Through Friday Business?
If you happen to own or work for a franchise company, are you finding it tougher to find future franchise owners? Is our tough economy impacting the number of inquires you are receiving from interested parties? Is it...
The Franchise King Blog: Reaching Out To My Readers…
As we head towards the July 4th holiday weekend, I thought that it would be a nice time to reach out to you, for some suggestions. First of all, I hope you feel that I am doing a good job with The Franchise King Blog...
This Blogger Being Interviewed @ 7:25AM. Today. SmallBusinessAdvocate.com
Jim Blasingame in Cleveland-last year. ACCE Event Franchising will be the topic over at Jim Blasingame’s nationally syndicated radio program, this morning at 7:25AM. Just go to www.SmallBusinessAdvocate.com. Click...
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Rita’s Ice, The PR Store, And Maui Wowi, Win Big!
The winners of The Coolest Franchise Website Contest were announced on Monday, and there is now a page set up just for them…Please take a look, and help congratulate them. {And their web designers, of course!}...
Franchise Announcement! Winner Of The Coolest Franchise Website Contest
The results are in for the "Coolest Franchise Website Contest! The contest ran from May 19th through June 9th, and 25+ franchise concepts entered the contest.
The winner{s} will be receiving..
An Example Of Why Franchising A Business Is Not Always The Right Way To Grow
I receive about 2-3 calls a month from folks inquiring about franchising their concepts. Most of them are food related businesses, and are not even close to being ready for the commitment of time and money to turn a...
Interested In Green Franchise Opportunities? New Website Just Launched!
Our world seems to be turning green. Most of us have some idea of what it means to become greener. Green related words becoming more popular by the day include carbon footprints, Solar energy, wind power...
Need Help With Your Business Plan?
Are you ready to start your franchise business plan? Ready to see how the numbers line up? Your business plan is a crucial part of the franchise acquisition process. Yes…this is your franchise business...
Your Vote Counts.
For The Coolest Franchise Website!!! With all this talk about voting this week, one would think that this is an election year….Anyway, there is this Cool little contest going on, and you have until Monday, June...
Yum! Brand’s Franchise Website Is Yummy!
YUM! Since "The Coolest Franchise Website Contest" is in the voting stage this week, I thought that talking about a Cool website {And one that is NOT entered}, would be a wise move. Voting Closed! Winners...
Tennessee Franchise Buses In Party Buses!
Buses that feature real DJ’s, Disco Lights, Big-Screen TV’s, and a nice restroom, are all part of the franchise package from this franchise. Murfreesboro Party Bus, a franchise of the Friends Against Drunk...
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"The Coolest Franchise Website" Contest Is Ready For Your Votes!
At 10:00 AM today, you can go to the nomination page of the contest, look at the websites that have been submitted, and cast your vote! You may vote for one Franchise Website, once per day. The "Coolest Franchise...
A Franchise Opportunity-Pet Funerals
The Pet industry is a multi-billion dollar one, with many different opportunities for the franchise industry to move in, and try to dominate things in different niches. It’s actually neeshes, according to my...
Franchise Research Steps. Have You Missed One?
Don't take this wrong, but if you have never embarked on something as big as investing in a franchise business of your own, you may be missing some critical steps. How do I know? I know from experience. I've...
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Green Franchises; Which Major One Is Now Greening it’s Operation?
If you guessed Wendy’s, or Burger King, you would be wrong….If you guessed 7-11, or MAACO, you would be wrong. Are you thinking Arby’s? Dunkin Donut’s? Two Men And A Truck? The now famous 2 Dudes...
