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Written at 6:36 pm on August 18th, 2008

IM=X Pilates Studios

The IM=X Pilates Studio business is a unique opportunity for the following reasons:

1. Powerful RESULTS — Our customers stay with our unique pilates fitness program because it works!

2. IM=X Pilates, Yoga, Spinal Xercize, Weight Loss & Cardio programs target fast growing markets.

3. IM=X Pilates guides franchise staff through an educational process that includes 8 proprietary …

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Written at 5:45 pm on August 18th, 2008

Fibrenew

Fibrenew specializes in the restoration of leather and plastics, servicing 5 major markets: Aviation, Marine, Automotive, Commercial and Residential. Home based-Monday-Friday-few or no employees to start, low-overhead, high-margin.
This is a Work-at-Home Franchise Opportunity
Background
Year Established: 1987
Year First Franchised: 1987
Franchised Units: 175
Company Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units (12 months): 20
States/Countries Registered In: All but North Dakota
Availability …

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Written at 3:50 pm on August 13th, 2008

Why the Business-to-Business Franchise Category is Growing

The small business sector is undergoing a major boom. From franchises to independent start-ups, the market is filled with various new businesses that can be termed as small. But small businesses often don’t have the resources or expertise to handle all the tasks that go with running a business: payroll, accounting, recruiting and the like. In addition, as larger …

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Written at 2:58 am on August 1st, 2008

Are You Cut Out for a Franchise Business?

In today’s uncertain economic condition and disillusion with corporate America, it’s quite common to find people looking forward to buy a franchise. Are you one of them? If yes, then, have you started to look for a suitable franchise opportunity? But before you start doing that, there’s something that you must carry out and it’s thorough self-introspection. Finding success …

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Written at 2:57 am on August 1st, 2008

Qualities That Make a Good Franchisee

A good franchisee is essential for a franchisor in order to fulfill his dream of owning a successful franchise chain. Hence, you must be very critical in the selection of the candidates who wish to buy a franchise from you. To help you in your selection procedure, here are some tips on recognizing a good franchisee:

• Avid learner: A franchisee …

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Written at 8:10 pm on July 23rd, 2008

Schakolad Chocolate Factory Offers a Six-Stream Income Source That Molds Unemployment Woes into Sweet Dreams

With the country heading into economic recession, there is one dilemma that cannot be ignored: unemployment. Lay-offs and downsizing have people scrambling for means with which to support themselves and their families with no immediate relief to the rising cost of living in sight. For those having a passion for chocolate and dreams of opening their own business, though, hard …

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Written at 8:01 pm on July 23rd, 2008

Misconceptions about Becoming a Top Franchise

Are you a successful business-person with a burning ambition to expand your business? Then you can consider franchising your business to spread your brand-name. But, are you reluctant, because you have heard disparaging remarks about this line of business? Then here we clear some of the misconceptions would-be franchisors have.

• It is full of litigation: It is a well-known fact …

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Written at 7:59 pm on July 23rd, 2008

Experience Matters Most When It Comes to a Food Franchise

One reason why everyone loves to buy a franchise is that most franchises don’t ask for people with experience in the industry. However, there are many franchise opportunities that specifically call for people with some background. Nowhere is this more important than in the food franchise category.

Running an eating establishment is complex. The franchisee has to manage everything …

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Written at 7:58 pm on July 23rd, 2008

Will Your Franchisors Marketing Plans Work In Your Market?

A franchisee depends on the franchisor for many things. One of the most crucial is the marketing plan. Marketing is a vital part of any business, so, it’s natural for the franchisees to be a little apprehensive about following someone else in this matter. That is why when you are evaluating a franchise concept before starting a franchise; note …

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Written at 7:57 pm on July 23rd, 2008

Choose the Right Franchise Opportunity in Shaky Economy

Today, the economy is recession-hit and the costs of everything, from food to oil, are spiraling out of control! Corporate America is also downsizing by cutting jobs and outsourcing many departments. Hence, now is the time to go solo, but not with stand-alone businesses. Instead, you can enter the business world by starting a franchise. Well, there are many pitfalls …

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