One of the greatest obstacles faced by thousands of returning veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life is in finding long-lasting gainful employment, according to Kevin Humes, the President/CEO of American Veterans Alliance/American Alliance for Disabled Veterans (501 C-3) and co-founder...
Negotiation is something that home-based or other small business, business opportunity or franchise owners need to contend with, like it or not. Unfortunately, far too many of them think it is okay to just wing it. They don't take the time to refine their skills in this area. As a result, they are doing...
If you’re a mom (or even a dad) who is currently making the job of raising kids your full-time job and who is also wrestling with the idea of buying a business opportunity or franchise, the recent raging and politically charged debate about what constitutes a “working” mom may hit close to home. Personally,...
First, let me say Happy New Year and what a year it has been! 2009 was one of the most challenging years for any home-based business in recent memory.
Many have learned from the past and plan to get well organized in 2010. Also, many will open a new venture that will thrive in any market climate. Raising capital is one way that you can make your business grow. No matter if it is a small one-man show or a brick & mortar franchise, an under capitalized businesses may end up failing. Don’t let this happen to you.
Raising money is easier than you might think. Ask yourself a few questions before you jump into the world of financing. For example, ask yourself what type of financing is best for your budding business? Furthermore, do you need a short bridge loan to get you through a tough time or do you need an on going source of funding that will be there any time you need to tap into it? Maybe you need start-up funds for your new invention around which you plan to start a distributorship program to get it into the hands of millions. No matter what your need is you need to do your homework in order to establish a sound business plan that will address all of these questions.
If you have one written or have already bought into a home-based business, distributorship, licensee, or even a franchise opportunity, a good first step might be to seek assistance at places like SCORE www.score.org, AEX Commercial Financing www.aexllc.com or the US Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/borrowers/guaranteed/ to aid you in your search for the capital that will grow your business in 2010.
The United States Center for Entrepreneurship (USCFE) announced this week that it is launching a “President’s Club Peer Advisory Groups” initiative designed to help small business owners handle the challenges they face and accept the opportunities that...
For successful home-based and other small business owners, the next logical step on your road to success may involve franchising your operation or turning it into a business opportunity. But how do you know if you’ve got what it takes? How do you know if your business is ready?
Whether you decide...
In a tight economy, offering customers the option to pay over time or in installments can be mighty tempting. In fact, it oftentimes means the difference between getting work and having the work go elsewhere. The only problem is that many home-based or other small business opportunity or franchise...
With more than 85 million users worldwide and growing at a rate of one new member every second, LinkedIn has become a major presence in today’s business world for professionals of all kinds, including home-based and other small business opportunity and franchise owners. For those of you who aren’t clear...
Okay, so the economic outlook is once again uncertain right now given the recent debt ceiling squabble, Standard and Poor’s recent U.S. downgrade and all the contentious debate and uprisings over in Europe, all of which show no sign of being resolved anytime soon. Home-based and other small business...
Ed Lewellen is the Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Employers Edge, Inc., a company that uses its own highly successful and proven business model to improve the performance of other companies―coaching,...
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Color Glo International is a restoration franchise focused on restoring and repairing damaged, dirty, faded or mismatched upholstery found in homes, offices, automobiles and commercial aircraft. Color Glo’s proprietary process uses specialty formulated, water-based, and environmentally friendly products for on-site re-conditioning of items in need of repair. Color Glo Franchise: Specialists in Color Restoration and Repair!
Color Glo provides a uniquely effective solution for repairing, cleaning, and restoring valuable fabrics and materials to achieve a like-new appearance. Our franchisees are trained to expertly handle leather, vinyl, velour, plastic, carpet and various types of fabric. In addition to material restoration, our franchisees offer a deodorizing service for our clients.
