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Subway ranked No 1 Global Franchise Opportunity
Subway is a pretty safe bet, according to Entrepreneur magazine. The Milford-based restaurant chain recently was recognized by the national publication as the No. 1 franchise opportunity for 2010, marking the 17th time out of the past 23 years that it has received the distinction. It also has been recognized by the magazine for the past several years as the No. 1 global franchise of the year.

Controlling Chaos During Expansion

Chaos, confusion and catastrophe are what Michael Gerber of Entrepreneur Magazine calls “The Three C’s of Business Failure.” It is not uncommon for a small business to be plagued with chaos. The best advice is to take control before chaos becomes habit. “Most small businesses are a hopeless mess,” Gerber says. Disorganization and confusion are irritating, but worst of all, they cost your business money. Chaos eats away at productivity and, ultimately, profits. How can you steer your business clear of chaos?

GIVE CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANT

Finding out what customers want, and then setting out to meet their needs, provided it can be done at a profit, is what helps prevail in the marketplace. Demonstrating to customers how a product or service can satisfy their wants and desires will strengthen the holding glue between the customer and your business. The wise business owner is always aware of customer wants. Many businesses make the mistake of assuming that a customer’s number one priority is low price. But before price even becomes a factor, the customer wants other things. The customer is looking for ways to improve their quality of life, their productivity, to become more profitable, or to increase their competitive advantage. Meeting one or all of these fundamental wants will add value and move the customer forward.

The Risks And Rewards of Being Self Employed
Some people think of being self employed when they can’t find a job. Others become entrepreneurs out of passion. Regardless, you have to consider both the risk and the reward. The potential benefits are unlimited, yet there’s a 50/50 chance or greater that you’ll fail.

The Survival Of The Fittest

Whether you’re already an entrepreneur, or just thinking about becoming one, you are invariably motivated by one of two things, or maybe even both—passion and necessity. Very often, entrepreneurs do what they do simply because they like it and want to do it. And because entrepreneurs, particularly very successful ones, rarely do anything half-way, they tend to pursue their lives and their businesses with a unique intensity. In short, they are passionate about how they live and work.

April Fools Day: Employee Morale and How to Kill it in 5 Easy Steps

For our first article in April, in recognition of April Fool’s Day, we’ve decided to make light of a serious topic. As an August 2008 Training Trends e-newsletter pointed out, there are “countless articles and books that promise to tell employers how to boost employee morale.” Why not take a shortcut from buying and reading all of those books and take a look at the top 5 ways to kill employee morale?

5 Unique Names In Home Based Business That Are No Joke

One of the greatest assets a new franchisee can receive in his franchise packet is a recognizable name, and there are really two ways that a business name can make its way to a permanent, and positive, residence in a person’s mind. It either has to be repeated until it sticks, or it has to be so novel and unique that no one could forget it. Here's a look at some of the best and most memorable names in home based business.

A Day In The Life Of A Wingstop Franchisee

Wingstop is an up and coming wing franchise, and is quickly becoming one of the biggest in the country. You may have even seen a Wingstop in your town already, but whether or not you've seen on in your area, this franchise is poised to become a dominant name in food franchising in the years to come and there's still room on the ground floor. Here's a look at a day in the life of a Wingstop franchisee.

Top 5 Home Based Business Opportunities Under $50,000
Home based businesses are a great option for anyone looking to start a business in a sluggish economy. The low overhead and high profit potential associated with home business in unparalleled in any other business category. If you're looking for a low cost home business, check out these home based businesses that all weigh in at less than $50,000 to start-up.

How to Avoid the 95% Failure Rate Home Party & Direct Sales Business!
Home Party Consultants: Want to succeed in your home party business? Find out Why There is a 95% Failure Rate With Home Party & Direct Sales Business and How to Avoid the 95% Failure Rate Home Party & Direct Sales Business!

Must See Work From Home Franchises For The Pet Lover
People that love pets are quickly becoming the majority, and with an increased amount of pet lovers, comes an increased need for businesses that serve pets and their owners. Here's a look at some of the best for anyone that loves pets.

Home Party Plan Secrets The Top 3 That Home Party Direct Sales Companies Dont Want You To Know
Are you one of the 95% Of new Home Party Plan Consultants failing in their home party business? Let me introduce you to the PAT Principle Of Party Plan Success proven to increase home party sales and direct sales profits.

Which Industries hold most promise in 2009

The January issue of Entrepreneur Magazine is out on the news stands and for those who have never read the magazine, January issue is dedicated to the Franchise industry. In this issue, there is an article (see link on my web site under News and Articles) that talks about the Magazine's predictions for Franchise Industries that hold the most promise for growth and stability in 2009. Interestingly enough, I wrote a blog about the very same topic in October of 08 (See blog titled: "Businesses that are still making money in this economy"). Almost every industry that is mention in my blog is mentioned in the Magazine's article. Now I am not saying that I am the smartest man alive, but it is comforting to know that the experts agree with my views and that I am on the right track. There have also been plenty of talk about how Franchise ow

How SelfPublishing Your Own Book Will Build Your Business in a Lagging Economy
Jordan McAuley, author of Contact Any Celebrity, reveals the secrets to his success in the booming information marketing industry. With little start-up and a lot drive, Jordan used his book to gain credibility and create opportunities for recurring revenue through his membership website. He and 11 other info-marketing entrepreneurs share their success stories in a new book.

Senior Care Franchises--A Business Opportunity Even In Recession
Recession comes and goes, but people will always get old. Here are some ways that you can profit from an industry that no recession can stop.

Home Based Business Spotlight--WSI Internet
Since the mid 90s, WSI Internet has been the world’s top name in internet marketing consultation. Bobbing and weaving with the internet marketing industry though every stage of its development, they have grown and adapted to fit client needs as much as humanly possible over the last decade.

Work From Home As A Small Business Consultant
Consulting small businesses offer a great opportunity to make good money with little overhead, and here are a few examples of great franchise opportunities in the field.

A Day In The Life Of A Wireless Toyz Franchisee
Chances are you're seen one of them in your town, and Wireless Toyz has taken their model of using the newest cellular technology and explaining it to their customers and built a massive chain of franchises all over the country. Here's a look at what a typical day looks like as the owner of a Wireless Toyz franchise.

Top 10 Computer & Internet Small Businesses

Computers and the internet have become essential parts of nearly every business these days, so it makes sense that a large number of computer and internet businesses have sprung up in recent years. Whether it's repairing a computer or providing people with internet access, these small businesses can generate hundreds of repeat clients in no time due to their widespread appeal. Here's a look at the top 10 computer and internet small businesses currently available.

Great Small Business Opportunities For Retirees

Whether you owned small businesses your entire life, or have just always been interested, retirement can be a great time to start a new small business and a small business franchise combines all of the benefits of a small business, but provides newcomers to the small business world with a ready-made business plan and a slough of other support systems designed to help any entrepreneur (particularly the retiree).

10 Master Franchise Opportunities For The Motivated Businessman

Ask any franchise owner and they'll likely tell you how starting a franchise business was much easier and more profitable than starting a small business from scratch. The established brand name, pre-made business plans and extensive advertising and marketing campaigns provided by the franchisor makes starting a franchise business as smooth as possible, especially for first time business owners. If you're sold on the idea of franchise, you may be a great candidate for a master franchise when you will be the liaison between would-be franchisees and big time franchisors. Here's a look at 10 of the best master franchise opportunities currently available.

Buying Your Way to the Top
Here are some networking tips you can put to use in your own business right now that will help win the business

Hottest Canadian Franchise Business Opportunities

Though businesses sometimes like to restrict themselves to certain geographic boundaries, the entrepreneurial spirit knows no borders. With the right kind of self-starting, hard-driven business owners living on both sides of the US/Canada border, there is no reason to neglect the franchise needs of either group. As such, here are some of the best possible business opportunities which are mostly US based, but are available to the business-savvy Canadian entrepreneur.

Look out for the new shiny object
As entrepreneurs, we sometimes are too quick to follow the new shiny object.

How To Use PowerPoint During Sales Presentations
Using PowerPoint slides during a sales presentation can have a big impact on your customers. Using it the wrong way can have an even bigger negative impact.

How not to abandon your e-procurement initiative

MARK HENRICKS' ARTICLE "Flaw and Order" (Entrepreneur Magazine, September 2004) referenced a behavioral economics study that identified the eight hidden strategy flaws frequently championed by corporate decisionmakers. The sunk-cost effect - based on the premise of throwing good money after bad - and the herding instinct are the two that seem to relate specifically to the challenges associated with e-procurement initiatives.

Finding Fulfillment at Midlife: Home Staging as a Second Chance Career
The Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program fills a crucial need for career training as the trend continues for baby boomers to look for "second chance" careers that will make their lives more meaningful and fulfilling. Home Staging, a fast growing real estate service career, gives individuals the chance to use their passion for decorating to make a difference in people's lives.

Top 10 Reasons Home Staging is a Great Home Based Business
If you have a flair for decorating and an interest in real estate, Home Staging could be the right career for you. This service business, also called House Fluffing, Real Estate Staging or Home Styling, is based on the art of decorating a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. Home Staging is a great service business to run from a home office for the following ten reasons.

Looking for a "Handy" Franchise Opportunity?
As long as people need homes, they will need home maintenance. And today, more and more home maintenance is being performed by professional labor. It is much more common these days to see both the husband and wife each with their own career working outside the home.

Franchise "Sleepers"
Having been around the franchise industry now for some time, it is very interesting to me to now and then run across a few real “sleepers”.

Aire Master is Sweeping the Franchise Industry
If you are looking for a franchise business opportunity that is unique, look no further than Aire-Master of America.

Annansi in Entrepreneur Magazine’s December issue
Entrepreneur Magazine has chosen to feature me and my company in the December 2007 issue.

The 2 Biggest Mistakes Salespeople Make And How to Avoid Making Them
If you've been a sales representative for less than 18 months, you're probably making mistakes you don't know you're making. This article features the 2 biggest mistakes most salespeople make.

Is a Travel Cruise Franchise Opportunity for You?
If your entrepreneurial mind is combined with a love of travel, you may want to consider a travel franchise!

Top 10 Low Cost Franchises For Work at Home Entrepreneurs
As someone looking to start your own home-based, how can you find the best legitimate work-from-home options that won’t require that you re-mortgage your home to get them off the ground? A low cost, work-from-home franchise may be your answer.

Top 14 Myths About Coaching
A coach can't motivate you - only YOU can motivate you.

CHOOSING A FRANCHISE BUSINESS
If you are leaning towards opening a franchise, do you know what franchise you want to open? There are literally thousands of franchises to pick from, it can be difficult to pick one.

Markus Frind makes the cover of Inc.
Canadian entrepreneur, Markus Frind, makes the cover of Inc. magazine

Steps to build a Successful Online Business
Starting or building an online business has become quite popular now days. According to Forbes Magazine, 75% of Americans plans to start a business over the next 3 years. The negative here is that only 3% will succeed and become successful. There are steps you can follow to help you become a successful entrepreneur and get financial freedom.

Why I Hate Asking For Referrals
I just read an article in Entrepreneur Magazine by one of the most respected marketing folks in the industry. Normally, I really like John Jantsch’s work but I have to disagree with him this time. John suggests that you should ask every customer for referrals to their friends. I think that is one of the worst mistakes a salesperson can make.

5 creative ways to pitch print magazines
Try to get a magazine editor to read your pitch can be a struggle sometimes. These are some creative ways that may help guide you to a placement in that magazine you've been trying to land for the past year.

Blimpie On Entrepreneur Magazine\'s Top Franchises for 2012
Entrepreneur magazine just gave this sub franchise a high honor. Find out what it is and why they got it!

BrightStar Care in Top 200 of Franchise 500 List
Every year, Entrepreneur Magazine releases a list of the 500 franchises to own in 2012. This year, BrightStar Care is #117.

A Total Approach To Success!
How often have you read a great magazine and realized that every article spoke to you? This doesn’t happen to me all the time but, recently, the issue of SUCCESS Magazine had that amount of great content.

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