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,...
Seeking sound legal advice when buying a business opportunity is a critical step one should take before signing anything. Consultation with a legal expert who can answer your questions while guiding you is worth the time and money. In addition, legal experts can review and evaluate documents before you sign them, helping you to avoid any overlooked and potential pitfalls. Equally important, legal experts can potentially help you negotiate the terms and/or agreements to better suit your specific needs. So to reiterate, seek legal advice before signing anything and taking a giant leap into becoming a business owner.
Here are a few great places to start your legal search. SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” offers business advice free of charge on its website (www.score.org), as well as, in-person assistance through its hundreds of local branches across the U.S. Also, they can recommend legal experts in your area who may be able to assist you with your specific needs. www.LegalZoom.com is one of the foremost on-line resources for legal services of all sorts. There is a new web site on the block called www.Legal.com that offers various sources and ways to search out legal advice.
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References: Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Department of Labor; Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., Chicago, IL (May 21, 2007, press release).
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.
