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,...
Owning your own home-based or other small business, business opportunity or franchise can be a hugely rewarding experience. But it’s also a lot of hard work and can present its own set of challenges, especially for parents who have young children.
Any parent who has tried to work from home with kids...
Being your own boss, controlling your own financial future, saving big bucks on commuting….these are just some of the many so-called perks that come along with owning and operating your own business. And while the thought of starting your own home-based or other small business or even buying a business...
The start of summer can be a really stressful time of year for a particular group of people―home-based business owners. Why? At the risk of stating the obvious―the kids are around, the weather’s nice, everyone’s off their usual routine… Shall I continue? All the distractions you’re not used to having...
More of us work from home than ever before. And although most of us spend a considerable amount of time and money keeping our homes looking nice and comfortable, that doesn’t always translate to our home offices. In fact, it’s a good bet that relatively few of us give much thought to our home office...
If you are a home-based or other small or even a medium-sized business owner, you may not have or want all the trappings of an actual office, one that would be suitable for client meetings or that requires you to pay rent or invest in upkeep. At the same time, you may need or want to hold client or...
A 2010 survey by Microsoft found employees believe that less than 50 percent of their employers are supportive of their working from somewhere other than the office, such as from home. Their perception is supported by the fact that well over half (59%) of them report their company has no formal work-at-home...
There once was a time when working from home was not only unusual, but it was called just that―working from home. Okay, there were and are other buzzword phrases that refer to the same concept, such as home-based business owner or work-at-home business or, if appropriate, even consultant or...
If the first decade of the 21st century has taught us anything it’s that the only constant in life is change. The technological, environmental, demographic and financial changes of the last ten years have been significant and are driving a tremendous amount of political debate, that’s for...
If you’re the entrepreneurial type, the American Dream is to have a business of your very own. You may want to create or purchase a business opportunity, distributorship, licensee opportunity or small franchise that can be run right out of your home. Any one of these options is attractive for a number...
The main goal when starting a new business opportunity is to follow every lead and make the most of any potential client. However, what happens when that client you tried so hard to acquire becomes too difficult to handle?
It is hard to get past the notion that every client means money in the bank,...
According to a classic proverb, “the best things in life are free.” When starting your new home-based or other small business, distributorship, licensee opportunity or franchise, the Internet can be your best friend. One of the great things about the web is that there are a ton of small business management...
I used to travel at least five days a week, and when I saw the movie ‘Up in the Air’ recently I had to reminisce. The character played by George Clooney was much like me once upon a time. Unfortunately, back in the day when technology hadn’t caught up yet, I too found myself in planes, on trains or...
If you’re establishing a work-at-home business or a home office to run a computer-based business opportunity you will need a few basics to get you started and keep you pointed in the right direction to grow your budding business.
Here are the basics you will need to get started:
In many cases, working at home can create the best of both worlds. You can work at home and be with your family at the same time. Sometimes you can mix these two elements of your life so seamlessly that you often don’t know if you are working or enjoying watching your children grow up. Maybe you’re...
If you’ve been one of the unfortunate people that signed up for a home-based business opportunity, distributorship, licensee opportunity or even a small franchise only to NOT see the success you were sold on, I feel for you; however, you’re not alone. I have some tips for you to possibly revive that...
You can certainly run a franchise opportunity from the comfort of your home office. The trend has been on the rise in the past few years. Home-based franchising will continue to grow as many are discovering that working from home can be just as effective as working from an office environment each day.
Think...
Working at home and owning a home-based business opportunity are two very different things. A “work-at-home-based business” is really a telecommuting job that you would do if you were in a corporate office. You’re still working for a company or individual entity. The only difference is that you are working...
Truth is, I am still looking for a work-at-home employment opportunity that I could feature in this piece which charges a fee. The main problem I found is that no true work-at-home business opportunity requires you to pay money for the privilege of getting a job. You would not go into an interview and...
If you have a home-based business as well as kids, then you face a challenge. Often it seems like a great idea to open a home-based business opportunity so that you can stay home with your kids. If you are running a business, you certainly don’t want to bring a screaming child into the office with you....
Did you know that home-based businesses account for more than half of all U.S. businesses? Did you know that home-based businesses employ more people than venture-backed companies in the U.S.? These are home-based businesses that are dismissed as insignificant operations, or even called "hobbyists",...
This comes up a lot when people who are thinking of expanding their home-based business start to think about a new hire, but don’t want to invest in doing a background check. The refrains are all too familiar…“They’re a close friend of the family.” “I’ve known this person for years.” “I don’t need...
Starting a home-based business is a smart move in any economy, and this couldn’t be more accurate as we pull out of the recession and into a period of growth. Recently, we’ve discussed everything from how to start your home-based business to how to get organized, and even some tax tips to save you from...
You’ve purchased your business opportunity, distributorship, or small franchise, and now you plan to operate it from your home. You’ve found your source of capital, you understand your business market sector, you understand your local zoning laws, you understand how to market your overall business and...
With every venture large and small there comes a time when you can’t do it all. It’s at this juncture, as you are reaching a critical mass, that you can potentially make a tremendous costly mistake that can come back to haunt you for many a moon.
Many home-based business owners start out on their...
Starting a home-based business is a lot easier than you might think. You can start with your own, or even buy an existing one. But the real challenge comes not in running the business, but in making it grow.
The main perk I love about a home-based business is the flexibility it gives you. However,...
One of the most common mistakes for all aspiring home-based business people is overlooking the fact that their brilliant new business model idea has probably already been done. Unless you have truly invented the better mouse trap or created a new service that consumers can’t live without, it is more...
Starting a home based business requires passion, time, money, faith, and a lot of hard work. It is not an easy thing to do and success is not a given. However, there are certain practices that can help your home based business be successful. Whether you want to grow into a worldwide, multi-million...
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.
