Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

Coral Springs, FL— Accessible Healthcare Services Inc. named Accessible Home Health Care of Hampton Roads VA as its Franchise of the Year 2007 during the 2nd  Annual National Awards Banquet on February 9, 2008.   
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NEW AUBURN CHILD-CARE CENTER WILL SERVE 225 CHILDREN
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Mesa, AZ - BounceU proudly held its first annual convention last week in Scottsdale, Arizona. The convention was an overwhelming success, with nearly 100 people in attendance! Approximately 50 BounceU stores were represented at the conference, along with various vendors displaying new technologies and products.
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New “Service for Service” Program Designed to Help Former Military Personnel Jumpstart a Successful Business
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Some people have their dream job. The job that they always wanted, that they love to do each morning when they wake up, the job that pays them what they want or need, and the job that keeps them busy enough to satisfy their ambition. For many people though there is something missing from their career; a little extra income, more hours, a sense of accomplishment or ownership. For these people a low cost franchise might be the perfect addition to their current job situation.
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ENGLEWOOD, CO -- Estrada Strategies Inc. has just awarded a franchise to Mike Tafoya, new owner of “Estrada Strategies-Denver Tech Center, LLC”, of Englewood, CO.  This Southern California based franchise company is proud to have Mike Tafoya as its newest franchisee. Estrada Strategies-Denver Tech Center is a business leadership training and coaching center.
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NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Dayton to demonstrate the latest in outdoor lighting and automated timers and controllers technology at the 12th Annual Dayton Home and Garden Show.  The show is scheduled for March 7th, 8th, and 9th at the Dayton Convention Center.  Show opens at 10:00 AM and runs until 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. 
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Montana Mining Corp., a public company trading under the symbol MMGC ("Montana") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Fitness USA, Inc. has entered into a letter of intent with LA Boxing Franchise Corporation ("LA Boxing") to become the exclusive franchisee of LA Boxing for the Beverly Hills/Brentwood area of Los Angeles, California.
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The landscape and architectural outdoor lighting franchise of Charleston to demonstrate their latest in top quality solid copper and brass outdoor lighting fixtures as well as their new developments in automated technology at Charleston Home and Outdoor Living Show.  The show is scheduled for February 22 through 24 and will be held at the Charleston Area Convention Center.  Hours for the show are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.  Admission to the show is $ 6.00, children younger than 12 are admitted free.  The Home and Outdoor Living Show offers free admission to teachers, military, police, fire and EMT personnel with a valid ID.  Senior citizens (65 and older) will be admitted free of charge on Friday. 
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – LA Boxing, the premier boxing-based fitness gym franchise in the nation, has become an official sponsor of USA Boxing. The nationwide chain of gyms will now be the Official Boxing, Health and Exercise Club of USA Boxing, the National Governing Body for amateur boxing in the United States.
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In our fast-paced, technology-based economy, being up to speed on new technology is a must, but it’s not all bits, bytes and HTML.   Video and movie franchises as well as computer repair/installation are in high demand and we’ve put together a list of businesses that have already done all the heavy lifting and are just waiting for some smart and savvy entrepreneurs.   So whether you’re an L33t veteran or a N00B, these franchises make it easy to capitalize on the growing digital revolution.  Here are the top ten franchises for the cool techie:
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Silver Spring, Md ––Manny & Olga’s Pizza will be competing against 70 other pizzerias at the  2008 International Pizza Challenge.  The event will be held on April 1-3, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will receive recognition as the Best Traditional Pizza in the World.
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There has been an emerging trend in the business world to have areas of expertise and specialization. When a company, large or small, is able to focus on the service or product that they do well and not waste time, energy, and resources on supplementary needs, that company can be much more productive. That’s where specific business services come in, and where the savvy entrepreneur can run a successful business service franchise by providing those companies and clients with the services they need.  There are a wide variety of business service type franchises for sale, some of them cater to the individual businessman or woman, and some of them service whole companies. Take a look at some of these exciting new business service franchises that are currently available and ask yourself if a business service franchise is for you.
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New Position Helps Lead Company’s Expansion of Operations and Marketing of Emerging Brand Nationwide
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NiteLites of Delaware, the architecture and landscape lighting professionals, will be on hand to discuss the many benefits of a custom designed outdoor lighting systems at the Delaware Home Show March 8th and 9th at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.
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Company Strengthens Collaborative Communications Initiatives with Franchisees
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The following Franchisees' have successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program.  They are all very excited to start servicing their community with state-of-the-art digital surveillance systems, and we are extremely pleased to welcome them to our franchise family.  We wish them much future success!
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Richmond, VA -  Rainbow Station is one of the five finalists for the 2008 Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence. Rainbow Station provides early education, emergency backup care and after-school and summer recreation programs.
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Experienced Franchising Exec Leaves Ham Business to Help Build Atlanta’s ‘Best Sandwich Shop’
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Orlando, FL – The Entrepreneur’s Source, TES and Business Advisers International, BAI had the honor of sponsoring and presenting ‘The Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ at the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) National Convention held in Orlando, Florida this week in front of over 3000 franchise industry executives.
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Orlando, FL – FranchisEsource Brands International’s (FSBI) executive Brian Miller was acknowledged at the IFA National Convention this week for his recent achievement of becoming a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), a highly regarded distinction in the franchise industry.
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Do you consider yourself a “kid person” whether or not you are a parent?  Would you like the idea of a business opportunity or franchise business that involves a product or service that is fun, exciting, and beneficial for young ones?  Then take a look at the countless small businesses and home business franchises for sale that provide kid-centered products and services.
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Successful small businesses and small business franchises are built upon a number of key principles and ideas, none of which is more important that making future clients or customers aware of you, your business and the product that you are selling or the service that you are providing. It’s why many companies spend millions upon millions of dollars on advertising every year creating some catchy jingle, shocking commercial, or trendy slogan that will promote name and product recognition. Why? Because people tend to trust and buy what they are familiar with, have heard about, and recognize.
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Making the decision to go into business for yourself is a complex decision that most likely took a lot of thought and consideration. Now the only decision left to make is which business franchise is the right opportunity for you. Maybe the choice seems obvious, or maybe you think it won’t matter what kind of business you run as long as you get to be the boss. But, a small business franchise can be a tricky thing, and which small business opportunity you choose may end up being the deciding factor in whether your career as a small business owner is a success or a failure.
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Coral Springs, FL—Accessible Home Health Care announced Elaine Neeley as its National Caregiver of the Year at the 2nd  Annual National Awards Banquet on February 9, 2008. 
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Additional Prizes Include PS3, Guitar Hero III Bundles, $500 and $200
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(VANCOUVER, BC) -  1-800-GOT-JUNK? Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore took a step closer to realizing a global dream today, accepting the International Franchise Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year award at the IFA annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
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Denver, CO. Local Company Crystal Rose announced today that it will begin offering franchises of its successful event and wedding centers throughout the United States.
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Manny & Olga's will be offering heart-shaped pizzas this Valentines Day
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Industry-leading validation service to boost quality of Franchise Gator leads
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60 percent growth for Remote Control Hobbies in 2007 is direct result of Franchise Gator partnership
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If you are interested in buying a franchise then you need to be passionate about the business in order to make it successful. So, all you computer geeks out there who are interested in franchises should consider the different computer related franchises available. When you are passionate about computers then you will be most successful with a computer related franchise. The following franchises are the top 10 for computer geeks, so check them out and find the right one for you!
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By Flo Schell, Founder: Franchise Coaching Systems
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Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport you to a sensory paradise?  Is a steaming latte your idea of comfort food?  Do you consider coffee its own separate food group?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a coffee franchise may be for you!  When someone says “coffee shop,” the name that most often comes to mind is Starbucks.  So it’s only natural that coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs will immediately want to know if this wildly successful java chain offers the opportunity to buy Starbucks franchises.
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This will be held February 13th – 16th in Orlando, FL.  NiteLites will demonstrate their high quality products, and will discuss partnering opportunities and benefits.
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Outdoor lighting systems provide a number of benefits, the most important of which may be safety and security. NiteLites demonstrates the latest technology in outdoor lighting systems at the Garden State Home Show scheduled for February 8th  – 10th.
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What makes a franchise stand out in the crowd? 
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FOCUS Brands’ Advanced Resources Set Stage for 75 New Restaurants  
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SuperCoups Franchisees Across the U.S. Recognized in Various Performance Categories
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San Gelato Café hires Medina Enterprises to expand the company nationally as a franchise 
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Bark Busters Home Dog Training Offers Tips for Treating Your Dog on Valentine’s Day
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Corporation Promotes from Within, Restructures for the Future
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OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, announces inking the first master franchise agreement and grand opening of its first local office in Traverse City, Michigan.
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OneCoach Founder, John Assaraf, to appear on the CNBC show The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch Monday, February 4th, 2008 10p/1a ET to share his entrepreneurial success secrets. New York -– John Assaraf, New York Times bestselling author and founder of OneCoach, will appear on the CNBC show The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch today to share his entrepreneurial success secrets and dispel common myths about starting a business. Assaraf joins Chris Gardner and Kaile Warren on a panel discussion aimed to teach other entrepreneurs how to go from zero to millions. 
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There are a number of questions an entrepreneur should ask himself before buying a franchise. As with any new business venture, you should carefully weigh all your options before starting a franchise. This article will cover some of the many issues that should concern a potential franchisee.
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