Franchisor Prospect Checklist Sample Form
Due to the over regulation in the Franchising Industry and the litigation it is important to keep impeccable records. From the first phone call, email to the signing of the franchise agreement everything should be documented. Below is a checklist we created for our franchise company and one I wish... Read More
Hard Money Lenders -- No Money Down The Easy Way
Would it help you as a real estate investor to be able to "Close For Cash in Days," even if you're tapped out financially?Hard money lenders are perhaps the best way to get 100% financing with easy qualifying, money for fix- up, and fast closings.So what can hard money lenders... Read More
Making a Donation to Bring MORE Business
How a donation is different from a sponsorship and what is the advantage to you?Donations are different from sponsorships, as a sponsorship is more likely to headline you for an event whereas a donation will let you be listed as one of the many donors. You do not need to... Read More
Dynamics of Daylight Savings Time on Service Businesses in the United States
The Dynamics of Daylight Savings Time changes the way we live and do business. What are the true dynamics of daylight Savings. It was to improve the efficiency of energy supply and demand issues originally. Does it still work for that purpose. To some degree yes. But, not as much... Read More
Franchise Territories for Mobile Businesses; Why Limitations
In franchising an individual desirous of their own business will sign on with a franchising company and use their brand name, know how and expertise to make a living. The franchisor will generally assign an exclusive territory with limitations. In our franchise company we have mobile service units, which clean... Read More
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... Read More
Pressure Washing Business and Post Fire Cleanups
Many have not experienced a fire up close. One year about 15 years ago I almost lost my house as did our neighbors to a wild fire. It moved so fast and the sky so black, with cinders everywhere and soot like a nuclear fallout horror movie. Luckily our neighborhood... Read More
Want to Grow Your Business? Make an Irresistible Offer
My clients and many of my readers are small and home-based business owners, and one of the biggest struggles they face is getting new customers.Getting new customers is costly and requires a repeated effort. Once you have a customer it is easier to retain them as long as they are... Read More
Is Your Business Legally Prepared?
It is imperative to have your business legally prepared. How you ask? You need to have a business license, a home occupation license, if running your business from home, a city or county license, (depending on what State you live) plus you need to register your business as fictious if... Read More
Top 7 Small Business Resources for 2005
If you want to start a business in 2005, and start making money almost immediately, the sites listed below are some of the best I have found. I've chosen each site because it is absolutely outstanding in providing the tools you need to get started, as well as taking you... Read More
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How To Cut Expenses And Manage Your Business
If you own a small business, you should know that... Read More
Sexual Harassment - Its just not on!
Sexual Harassment is a disturbing part of employment life in... Read More
Home Based Franchise; What About Future Expansion?
As a franchisor I am always asked by new and... Read More
Are You Really the Boss in Your Own Business?
I recently met with a very successful magazine publisher who... Read More
Motorizing for Profit - The Craftsmen Have Left the Building
In the summer, I can't drive two blocks without seeing... Read More
Get Approved for a Franchise
Deciding to start your own franchise is just one of... Read More
Cabinet Refacing Business Opportunities
With all the cabinet refacing business opportunities out there, you... Read More
How to Integrate Yourself in Someone Elses Business
When do you need to get more involved with the... Read More
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... Read More
Entrepreneurs Go Virtual!
With the massive explosion of start-ups and home businesses developing,... Read More
How Most Business Owners Sabotage Their Success
Owning a business is a challenging endeavor. If you're like... Read More
Mobile Truck Washing, Case Study
Most folks in the pressure washing business are happier to... Read More
Awning Cleaning Business Case Study: Entrepreneurship 101
It is most fascinating to study how entrepreneurs spot opportunity... Read More
What Happened to the Money and Freedom?
Ask anyone trapped in a cubical about their entrepreneurial dream... Read More
11 Benefits of Starting a House Cleaning Business
One of the biggest fears people have about starting a... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Joining a Professional Association
I'll be the first to admit that I went a... Read More
Credit Repair Business Opportunities - Huge Profit Potential!
In the world today, many people are further in debt... Read More
Eight Key Steps to Selling Your Business and Cashing In
This year, some 700,000 American businesses will be sold. Most... Read More
Pressure Washing and Hospital Accounts
Most pressure washing companies never look into some of the... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then... Read More
Three Small Business Secrets to Getting More Billable Time
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
Computer Related Habits From Small Business Owner - Be Prepared, Avoid Despair
Aside from the fear of losing a spreadsheet or research... Read More
The Key To Success - Choose The Right Partners
Do you promote yourself as offering prompt, reliable and quality... Read More
The Truth About Government Grants for Your Business
Free money! Receive up to $25,000 that never has to... Read More
What To Consider Before Buying A Franchise
Here are some useful tips on what to consider before... Read More
1 Overlooked Key to Small Business Success
Is this you?You dreamed of owning your own business, doing... Read More
Advertising - For Small Businesses (Part 2)
How to do itPeople skim through newspapers and magazines and... Read More
Be Prepared When Business Investors Look Beyond Your Business Plan
You have spent considerable time pulling your business plan together,... Read More
Preparing to Launch Your Small Business
Small business owners often enter their field with great expectations.... Read More
The Hidden Treasure in Your Business
I started working with another new client last week. He... Read More
Creating a Paperless Office
When working from home, it is usual to find that... Read More
Real World Accounting for Small Business Owners
If you're like me, you love accounting. It's so fascinating... Read More
Why The Carwash Industry is Stagnant; What You Can Do to Change Your Field
Many years ago, I had warned the carwash industry of... Read More
Five Quick Ways to Speed Up Cash Flow
At one point or another, almost every business runs short... Read More
FTC Report on Franchise Rule Making; What Purpose?
The Federal Trade Commission out of the blue decide in... Read More
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... Read More
Arent Small Businesses Lucky?
Why? Because they have access to world class public relations... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money... Read More
Collaborative Negotiating: A Win-Win Strategy
COLLABORATIVE NEGOTIATING:Collaborative negotiating is a win-win strategy that can focus... Read More
To Buy A Fat Pig
What does buying a fat pig have to do with... Read More
Fleet Washing Expansion Considerations
Many times small businesses want to expand their businesses and... Read More
To Buy Or Not To Buy: Lawn Mowing Business
TRUTH IN THE LAWN MOWING INDUSTRYWe do not wish to... Read More
How to Promote Your Business by Entering Contests
You are probably hard at work promoting your business (and... Read More
Mobile Car Wash Market Opportunities in California
The current lack of industry leaders represents an exceptional opportunity... Read More
Small Business CRM Is Here To Stay
If you ask most small business owners what priority CRM... Read More
Keeping Business Alive
Who is responsible for maintaining the business relationship?Nurturing a business... Read More
Private Investigator Tactics
A Private Investigator is a professional trained in the art... Read More
1-2-3 Steps To A Successful Joint Venture
A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of... Read More
Entrepreneurs and Franchisors Watch Out
New Franchisors and Entrepreneurs need to watch out as they... Read More
Image is Everything - Secrets to Cleaning Car Fleets
A recent survey indicated that clean Taxi Cabs Fleets have... Read More
Starting a Small Business: Balancing Risk and Reward
In a perfect world, starting a small business would be... Read More
How Is the LEGAL SYSTEM Dishing Out JUSTICE in Your Town?
Thankfully, most of us will never find out. That is... Read More
The PR Commitment to Small Business
We're birds of a feather, public relations and small business.... Read More
Increase Productivity and Business Success - Take Responsibility
Are you responsible for your results?What comes to mind when... Read More
Competition Relations in Auto Detailing
There is significant competition in auto detailing and car washing.... Read More
City Wide Garage Sales: Hidden Riches!
Most of us remember going to at least one garage... Read More
Franchise Buyers Lying On Forms
The Federal Trade Commission which governs the franchise industry thru... Read More
Small Business Failures in America - Cash Flow Issues
We are noticing an increase in the length of time... Read More
Successful Small Businesses Use PR
It's obvious when a small business has accepted the fact... Read More
Your Small Business Suggestion Box
A suggestion box is a really good idea for your... Read More
How to be Annoyed and Make Money
When do annoyances in a relationship become too much to... Read More
Pressure Washing of Paving Equipment and The EPA
Many pressure washing companies will be glad to take on... Read More
Virtual Assistance for Healthcare Professionals
Administrative and clerical tasks are the bane of every industry.... Read More
There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!
Q: I'm curious. What is the dumbest business question you've... Read More
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