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,...
While registration to attend SBA’s National Small Business Week (NSBW) conference next week in Washington, D.C. is now closed, it’s not too late for small business owners to sign up online so that they can enjoy and learn from any number of networking and educational forums. In fact, with the exception...
Chicago, Ill. — BusinessOpportunity.com today announced that Eric Cicero will be joining its staff as an Online Marketing Assistant. Given his three years of freelance web design experience and two years of graphic design work, Eric offers a diverse skill set that enables him to wear a number of hats...
Small-business optimism gained two points in April, returning the index to its highest level since December 2007, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Acknowledging that job-creation numbers as of late have been floundering, the report also indicates that a somewhat positive trend...
Each year the results of any number of surveys and indices are released claiming to provide the most accurate assessment of small business friendliness by state. The problem is that they all too often rely on proximate measures such as tax rates or regulations as opposed to direct feedback from home-based...
Held each year in May by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Small Business Week kicks off with a three-day networking and educational event that focuses on the considerable accomplishments of America's small businesses and their owners. This year’s event begins on Sunday, May 20 and...
This week, national franchise and market research firm and independent surveyor Franchise Business Review released its newest report regarding overall franchisee satisfaction and profitability potential in the senior home care industry. Titled
The results from Intuit’s first-of-its-kind Small Business Revenue Index are in and they are somewhat encouraging. They show that small business revenues are approaching pre-recessionary levels in many cases, especially in the professional, scientific and technology industries.
Based on data from...
According to a just-released report commissioned by American Express OPEN, there are now more than 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. Together it is estimated that they generate close to $1.3 trillion in revenue and employ as many as 7.7 million people. Exceeding the growth rates of all but...
Yesterday, Apple reported that its profits nearly doubled over the last fiscal quarter―news that drove the Nasdaq above 3,000 for the first time this week and put to rest once and for all the question of whether or not lower-income countries like China...
Just this month, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) released its 2011 rankings of all 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of their favorability toward entrepreneurship and small business with...
Although the Republican-led House voted to extend new tax cuts to small businesses with less than 500 employees yesterday, many pundits are saying that the chances the measure as it is written will pass in the Senate are slim. Viewed as the GOP’s counter proposal to the Democrats’ so-called “Buffett...
During the past week, a number of franchise companies made news with these headlines:
McDonald’s Franchises in Russia for the First Time
Just when we thought the golden arches couldn’t be more pervasive than they are already, along comes news that
These three small business services companies are in the news this week and offer products and services that might be of interest to any home-based or other small business, business opportunity or franchise owner:
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For the 5th year running, Entrepreneur magazine is searching for the most outstanding small business owners of the year. Nominations will be accepted until June 15, 2012.
Winners will be chosen in a number of categories,...
In what is being heralded as one of the few bipartisan accomplishments by an all too divided Congress, President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday that is designed to help small businesses and make it easier for startups to get the funding they need to get off the ground. Known as the JOBS...
NEWS RELEASE... BusinessOpportunity.com today announced the opening of its new worldwide headquarters location at 720 N. Franklin Street in Chicago, Ill. The move is designed to ensure the company has ample room to not only accommodate its ever-increasing...
According to the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index report, small- and medium-sized (SMB) business CEOs are as confident as they’ve been in a long time that things are finally improving on the economic...
It's that time of year when tax issues are top of mind, and GOP House leaders and Senate Democratic leaders are busy ingratiating themselves with small business owners by proposing various tax-cutting measures aimed at strengthening a somewhat fragile economic recovery. The proposed cuts are designed...
The Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) has approved a share repurchase program of up to $20 million, effective immediately. This program is intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private transactions, in accordance...
Learn about part-time and full-time home-based and other small business opportunities and franchises at the National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show being held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15, 2012. This year’s show features representatives from a whole...
There’s good news for anyone who is interested in buying a franchise. The Franchise Business Index (FBI) ― a relatively new index that gauges the economic health of the franchise business sector ― has increased for...
The JOBS (Jump-start Our Business Start-up) Act, which is designed to facilitate the ability of small companies and startups to raise capital, was approved by a vote of 73 to 26 in the Senate today, with minimal changes. The legislation will now be sent back to the House so that both chambers can work...
Worldwide franchise holding company Merrymeeting Group, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, has announced that it will offer initial franchise fee discounts of anywhere from 10% to 33% for retired or transitioning military men and women and their spouses through its “Empower A Hero” program. Candidates can choose...
One of the most trusted brands in the online payment industry, PayPal has just announced its release of PayPal Here―a new service that allows home-based and other small business, business opportunity and franchise owners to receive virtually any form of payment from just about anywhere. Using a triangular-shaped,...
Take a look at these most recent announcements from in and around the franchise industry...
CUPS Frozen Yogurt Goes National
A restaurant and hospitality industry leader since 1987, The Briad Group® announced that as of March 16, 2012, it would be franchising it’s hugely...
“In a world of empty promises, Kevin James Culp and the team at BusinessOpportunity.com has helped me regain my trust in lead generation companies. Not only...
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) March web chat features an open forum for women entrepreneurs to learn about how they can start and grow a home-based or other small business or franchise of their own. Held in recognition of National Women’s...
According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), February marked the sixth consecutive month of gains with regard to small business confidence. And although business owners still have some very real concerns about the nation’s economic...
In a long overdue demonstration of what is possible when the fighting stops and bi-partisanship prevails, the House of Representatives passed the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act by an overwhelming majority of 390 to 23 late last week. Aimed at helping young and struggling small businesses...
Twitter has teamed up with American Express to give its U.S.-based small business owners the opportunity to more easily build a more engaged consumer following by featuring promotions and...
President Obama’s newly proposed budget for 2013 expands and simplifies the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, which is designed to help small businesses afford the cost of covering their workers. It is anticipated that these changes will result in tax savings of as much as tens of thousands of dollars...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a series of FREE webinars focused on financial empowerment and building skills for successful entrepreneurship, including the basics, strategic planning and social networking.
Held in recognition of what is now the sixth annual National Entrepreneurship...
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration cites SCORE as a trusted, FREE small business resource and the organization’s reputation as the primary reason why today’s entrepreneurs...
The Stevie® Awards, the world’s premier business awards organization, is offering aspiring entrepreneurs FREE registration to its inaugural, landmark three-day entrepreneurship conference in New York City from June 13-15, 2012. The conference...
February 18 through 25 is National Entrepreneurship Week 2012! Now in its sixth year, the week is hosted by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education and presents all 50 states with the opportunity to highlight, acknowledge and support...
Many are looking for free business opportunities that they can sink sweat equity into that will pay off in real cash down the road. My friends I serve up one opportunity that if worked correctly can do just that. As owner and manager of your own agency, you’ll work in partnership with your agency sales...
Franchise Business Review named its Top 50 franchises for franchisee satisfaction in each of the three categories of Large Systems, Midsize Systems and Under 50 Units today. Once again, pet-, fitness- and senior care-related products...
Asked in an independent survey to rate their franchisor on critical questions related to issues such as overall growth potential, quality, support and communication, Auntie Anne’s franchisees gave the company scores ranging from 95%...
A new national poll out February 1 finds that small business owners are most concerned about weak customer demand for their products and services, while reducing government regulations...
If you’re a small business owner with a limited marketing budget, Staples is offering you the opportunity to win up to $50K worth of local cable television airtime and $500 in Staples Copy and Print or Staples Easy Tech™ services. All you have to do is submit a 15-second video about your company on
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) released its annual 2011 Year-End Economic Report on Wednesday. The report shows that small business owners are the most optimistic they have been in a quite a while...
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.
