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This Young Franchisor Is Attempting To Change An Old Business Model

 
Executive search. You've probably been called by a "headhunter," once or twice, and sometimes these can be great opportunities to learn about new positions that are available. 

The executive search business can be a tough. It's obviously cyclical. But Sherry Hribar, the President of  Chagrin Falls, Ohio based SelectLinx, wants to change things around a little bit. She feels that more of a human resources based approach can work wonders...And her franchise-SelectLinx, may be just the ticket...

Work At Home Opportunities; Which Ones Are Genuine Franchise Opportunities?

Make Money Online. Riiiight.

Let's stuff some envelopes, transcribe some medical information, become Google specialists, make money online, or assemble cheap jewelry. These can all be our own businesses. Awesome!

But exactly what types of businesses are they? Do any of these "opportunities" sound like they could be franchises?

I always tell people that one way to tell if an "opportunity' is a franchise or not, is to look at the start-up costs involved. Please allow me to be blunt, here;

If the total up-front investment is $185, it's not a franchise offering. 

It's usually one of two things. It's Multi Level Marketing, or as some like to call it, Network Marketing, or it's a Business Opportunity. (It may even be what's called, a distributorship)

I need to share some very important information with you. Some Network Marketing companies are calling their little opportunities "franchises." Don't get scammed. They're not franchises. (If you know of any, call them out in the comment section, please)

Here's the definition of a scam, by the way;

A scam is a scheme for making money by deceptive, dishonest, or fraudulent means.

So, how can you tell the differences? How can you prevent getting burned? Which is which?

Go to this article over at Small Business Trends, that's how!

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Top Ways For Home-Based Businesses To Save Lots Of Money

 

{Photo from flickr-slrw8s}

I don't know about you, but in my business, and at home, I am trying to find cracks.

I am looking for those almost invisible places that money just seems to slip through. I am the guy that makes sure that the PC's are off, if they are not going to be in use for a couple of hours, the one who turns off lights that just don't need to be on, and lately, I am the guy who unplugs small appliances around my house, after I'm done with them.

John L. Mariotti, {Former President of Huffy Bicycles} just wrote a wonderful article over at Small Business Trends suggesting that there are a lot more ways to save money than you may think, both at home, and at your office. {Or a home office!}

Here's the first one;

1. STOP BUYING “STUFF”: If you don’t need something, don’t buy it-no matter how great the deal is.  There’s no right price for something you don’t really need. Learn the typical promotional cycles-clearance sales in January (before the retailers’ fiscal year end), for example.  Buy office products when the ones you need are on sale-plan ahead. Buy non-perishable holiday supplies after the holiday, and save money next year.

Go to Small Business Trends for 19 more things to do to save money.

Cincinnati Senior Care Franchises Plentiful

                                                                                                                          

If you live in the Cincy area, a plethora of Senior Care related franchises exist, with room for a few more. As the population keeps aging, this segment will continue to grow.

In the 15-county region that includes Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana, the Census Bureau estimates there were 354,081 people age 60 and over in 2007 - up 13.1 percent from 313,036 in 2005.

If you live in Cincinnati, or the surrounding area, please contact me for information on franchises that exist. I have a deep network of franchise consultants and brokers all over the country that I am comfortable referring folks to, including several in the Cincinnati area, who are independent, and not part of a franchise themselves. This type of franchise consultant/broker has the freedom and latitude to work with any franchise concept they want to.  {Which is what I do}

Here is the complete article in Cincinnati Senior care franchises.

Here is a new website that I have created for prospective franchise owners who want to have access to all things related to franchises and their futures as franchise owners, and franchise companies that want to learn about some products and services that are not well publicized.

Cincinnati Franchises Being Purchased By Downsized Workers

"Welcome to the franchising world in a sour economy. Former executives from around the country are deciding to become franchisees.

When you buy into a franchise business, you get marketing, advertising and training support you typically do not get with an independent business, said Alisa Harrison, spokeswoman at the International Franchise Association in Washington."

Keep reading.

Anyone in Northeast Ohio ready to explore franchise ownership options?

Explore.