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Franchising Can Be a Legal Money Machine
Franchising is a unique income producer, that with a successful offering, and produce above-average income.
Travel The World With 8 Hot International Franchises
If you love to travel to different countries, consider a job that could take you all over the world. Many US franchises allow master franchise licenses and area development contracts which allow the internationally-minded entrepreneur to take a US-proven business model and introduce it to different places all over the world. This article examines a few of the best international franchises currently available.
International Franchise Expansion
Once you start offering franchises, it may not be long before you begin receiving inquiries from individuals and firms interested in being part of your franchise program, or in opening franchised outlets, in other countries. While this may sound very interesting, the matter of international expansion should be undertaken carefully and deliberately. Most inquiries may be legitimate, but some could be looking to simply steal your ideas, brand, and concept, or take advantage of a new franchisor.

International Franchising Checklist
If the growth of U.S. franchising continues at its current rate, domestic sales alone could top the $1 trillion mark by the year 2002, says the International Franchise Association, the world's oldest and largest organization representing the sector. Franchisors are also finding fertile ground for their operations beyond U.S. borders, reports a study by the IFA Educational Foundation.

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The US Franchisor\'s Path To Canadian Expansion
Canada has the second largest franchise industry in world. This fact coupled with its common language and geographic proximity to the United States make Canada a natural location for US franchisors to consider for their international expansion. While a detailed review of the issues and preparation required to make this expansion successful are beyond the scope of this article, a summary of some key points can be reviewed to give the reader an outline of where to begin.
How to Franchise your Business
Many business owners that have proven their business to be stable and profitable over a considerable period of time are thinking about unit and geographical expansion though out the UK. However, the cost of such development can be too great for most small businesses. Franchising offers a possible route to national expansion at a much reduced cost.
Ladybrille Exclusive: Interview with Storm Records' Music Mogul, Obi AsikaPart II
This is Part 2 of a two part interview with Storm Records' Executive Chairman, Obi Asika. Obi & I discuss the music business in Nigeria, entrepreneurship in Africa, piracy, artists abuse, technology/new media, Nollywood and international expansion and collaborations.
6.0 Propositions and conclusion: Enterprise solutions to poverty
We have argued throughout that the expansion of enterprise, particularly SMEs, is critical to economic and poverty reduction. This is hardly a new or revolutionary argument. It has been advanced by many others starting probably with Adam Smith. Indeed, a great deal of government policies and IDC interventions over the years have focused on creating the enabling environment for the expansion of the private sector in poor countries.
Expansion Models
When you begin to think about expanding your business, several expansion models can be considered. Here is a brief summary of the most often-used expansion models.
International Franchise Expansion
Once you start offering franchises, it may not be long before you begin receiving inquiries from individuals and firms interested in being part of your franchise program, or in opening franchised outlets, in other countries. While this may sound very interesting, the matter of international expansion should be undertaken carefully and deliberately. Most inquiries may be legitimate, but some could be looking to simply steal your ideas, brand, and concept, or take advantage of a new franchisor.

Singapore beckons as Crust Gourmet Pizza opens 50th Aussie store
3rd February 2010: Franchise network Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars has just opened its 50th store and is setting its sights on Singapore. The Cheltenham, Victoria, franchise will further establish Crust’s foothold in the Melbourne market, complementing its plans for both domestic and international expansion this year. The pizza franchisor has plans to open its first international store in Singapore and expand into Western Australia and South Australia this year.

Business Expansion Stratagies
When a company desires to expand its outlets of distribution (not just increase sales at existing units), there are many possible business expansion strategies that can be implemented to expand the business network. Each strategy should be examined, and the advantages and disadvantages explored, to determine which is the best method for you. Please keep in mind that these strategies are not mutually exclusive. That is, you can use more than one method within your network. There is also the ability to have vertical integration of all or portions of the manufacture through retail sales channel (the "Value Chain"). The possible business expansion strategies are: Company-Owned Expansion; Joint Ventures and Partnerships; Independent Sales Representatives; Licensing; Disitrbutorships/Dealerships; Business Opportuniities and Franchising.
Blogging for an international audience
Trying to appeal to an international audience or already have international readers of your blog? Then this is a topic worth visiting to learn how you can ensure that your blog appeals to your readers from the UK and other international destinations.

Guidance for International Marketing in Global Organization
In deciding to go abroad, a company needs to define its international marketing objectives and policies. The company must determine whether to market in a few countries or many countries. Depending on the level of international involvement, companies manage their international marketing activity in three ways: through exports departments, international divisions, or a global organisation. Most firm start with an export department and graduate to an international division.
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