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,...
The difference between a licensee opportunity and a franchise is a fine line these days. What you don’t know can come back and hurt you.
As a new entrepreneur, you have to understand how to manage any new hires, tax laws and all the basic functions of business technology and software that were once done by the “in-house” technical guru where you used to work. Additionally, you now must wear many other hats that you aren’t used to wearing to avoid any legal issues; hats that often get overlooked at the onset of buying a new opportunity.
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) defines a licensee business opportunity differently than a franchise but, as mentioned, there is a fine line between the two. A licensee opportunity comes with a lot less strings attached than does a franchise. Be aware though that many licensee opportunities don’t have the same level of training or support that you’d receive if you were to buy a franchise. In addition, many licensee opportunities are really a franchise from a legal perspective, just wearing a slightly different name. So make sure to do your homework before you buy.
And don't make the mistake of thinking the terms licensee opportunity and franchise are synonymous, they’re not; and not knowing the difference between the two can be a small business nightmare in the making.
Pet lovers who are in the market for a home-based or other small business opportunity or franchise that feeds their passion can also look forward to making a profit, according to two recently released market reports―“Dog Population and Dog Owner Trends” and “Cat Population and Cat Owner...
If you’re an entrepreneur who is interested in starting your own small business opportunity or franchise and being an eldercare services provider is something you might be interested in, the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research,
If you’re someone who has decided that you’ve got what it takes to be an entrepreneur and you don’t want to start from scratch, buying into a home-based or other business opportunity, franchise, distributorship or licensee opportunity is a great option. However, finding the one that is right for you...
As America and the world make strides to recover from the worst economic downturn in history since the earlier part of the last century, many things are uncertain. However, one thing remains clear. There are some important trends that are having and will have a tremendous impact now and in the future...
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.
