The junk removal business is huge. That's probably why junk removal franchises are becoming popular. But, how can this type of franchise business lower taxes? Keep reading. How Can A Junk Removal Business Lower Taxes? The junk removal business I'm referring to-the franchise, is called The Junkluggers. Franchisees (and their employees) of The Junkluggers haul away the stuff that homeowners and small business owners don’t want or need anymore, for a fee. The fee is based on
Green Franchises
Why Military Veterans Can Make Great Franchise Owners
(This is a guest post from Bart Puett, the president of Maid Brigade, Inc.) One out of every seven franchises in the United States is owned by a veteran, as found by a study conducted by the International Franchise Association (IFA). And according to the IFA’s VetFran initiative, the franchise industry has committed to hiring and recruiting 80,000 veterans and military spouses as team members and franchise business owners through 2014. But, why? “Military veterans make ideal
Can Franchise Start-Up Costs Be Significantly Lowered Using Modular Construction?
Franchise start-up costs can really add up. Is there a way to significantly lower them? It's pretty hard to lower costs when it comes to building out a franchise business location. Unless of course, a construction process that's being used in other industries can be adapted to franchising... The modular construction process bears resemblances to traditional construction. It uses all of the same materials you'd expect to be involved, but it's done so in a controlled factory environment
These Franchises Help Save Gas
If more of you would invest in franchises that save gas, there would be a lot more gas to go around. Now, I hope that you won't be disappointed if I don't put on my Green Franchise Business hat; this post really doesn't have to do with franchises in the green franchise sector. But, it does have to do with saving gas. Commuting Doesn't Save Gas If you have to drive to your place of business every day, you obviously have to use gas. Unless you're Barry
Things to Know When Considering Green Franchising
The Green Franchise sector has amazing potential for growth. It's been on the radar screen for a few years now, and more and more green business concepts are being introduced every year. The infographic below illustrates the growth of green franchising, and with it, several statistics that are important to know about. Thanks go out to The Gap Partnership for sponsoring this great franchise infographic. Several Things To Know When Considering Green
How Payroll Cards Can Benefit Your Franchise And Help The Environment
(This is a guest post from Jesse Kanclerz at Paychex.com) Businesses have more options when it comes to managing payroll. Issuing paychecks can be time-consuming and costly, making payroll cards a cost-effective alternative. According to a 2009 FDIC study, one-quarter of American households do not have full access to traditional banking services, such as a basic bank account. Much of the underserved population works in hospitality, retail and fast food franchises. Using payroll cards
Environmentalists Won’t Order Pizza From These Coal-Fired Franchise Chains
Did you know that there are pizza franchises for sale that use coal-fired ovens? Obviously, the owners don't really care about the environment. It's a little hard to believe, considering the fact that an entire franchise category has been created around a certain color. Consumers today are much more concerned about our environment these days, and small business owners really need to be aware of that fact. Except that this small business owner could be missing that
A Business Opportunity With Infinite Power
(USA Solar Store is a franchise marketing client of mine) That's right; infinite power. How would you like to get in business with a super-reliable partner that's guaranteed to outlive you? Don't worry; I'm not going to get all religious with you. As a matter of fact, I'm going to be going in an almost opposite direction. I'm going to move you towards all things scientific. (But, I have a feeling that you'll still be enlightened.) Come.....
The Solar Energy Business Is Going Retail
(This post is part of a paid green franchise marketing ad campaign) Can you imagine the day that you’ll be able to hop into your hybrid car, and drive right down the street to your local solar energy/renewable energy business to buy solar panels for your home? If Dave Bonta has his way, that time is a lot closer than you think. What’s the matter? You don’t think that there’s actually going to be retail solar energy/renewable energy store opening
Green Franchise Update; Burger King Unveils A Green Restaurant Design
The Burger King Corporation seems to be on the cutting edge of green technology, with the unveiling of its new energy efficient BURGER KING® restaurant located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in cooperation with Wirsol Solar AG (Baden-Württemberg) utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and renewable energy to power one-third of the restaurant’s energy consumption, thus reducing energy costs by 45 percent and the emission of CO2 by more than 1201 metric tons every
