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Franchises — Advantages and Disadvantages
Want to own your own business? Don t want to start from scratch?
Franchises are a way to get into business quickly, with a brand name, proven methods of operation and a support structure. Franchises are everywhere. Familiar names include Dunkin Donuts, Curves, Mail Boxes Etc. and McDonalds, to name a few.
“Buying” a franchise is legally complicated. As a franchisee, you pay money for the right to use the franchisor’s Trademarks, systems and methods. Many franchises are legitimate and successful. Unfortunately, there has been a history of problems with franchises. As a result, franchising is heavily regulated at both the state and federal levels.
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How To Make Money With Just A Ladder
With nothing more than a ladder and a bit of creativity, just about anyone can become their own boss and earn an attractive income. Cleaning gutters is a relatively simple task. Almost anyone can climb up a ladder and rake out the leaves and debris that accumulate and block the drainage, but most people can think of much better ways to spend their time than perching on top of a ladder with their hand inside a gutter!
Most homeowners prefer to delegate the task of gutter cleaning to a local handyman who specializes in this tedious task. The common dislike of cleaning gutters makes the business a well paying use of time. Most people who clean gutters make anywhere from 15 to 30 an hour, and the best part is, they do it working for themselves, on their own schedule!
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Write An Effective Job Proposal
I am simply amazed at the problems some of my colleagues are experiencing regarding writing job proposals for customers. So often I hear that there has been some sort of disagreement between client and service provider, something that can and should be avoided before a project is started. Here are four tips to help you write an effective job proposal letter.
Assume Nothing My junior high English teacher gave his students the real meaning of assume: if you assume something it makes an ass out of you and me: ass-u-me. Leave nothing to chance. When you speak with a client do not assume they understand much of what you have to offer. For instance, I sell website packages. I have learned to spell out everything that I will offer to my customers for a very specific price. If there are any “gray areas” I protect myself by telling customers that certain other expenses will be billed separately. Do not box yourself into a corner and do not pull surprises on your customers as they may think you are trying to cheat them. Keep the lines of communication wide open.
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Learn How To Make Your Everyday Garage Flooring Look Modern And Expensive
Many older homes didn’t come with a garage. They had what is called, carports. They were not an enclosed building in which you could keep things protected from the weather except for a car, a boat, or some other type of recreational vehicle. Garage flooring wasn’t even worried about, but the newer homes almost all have a garage. Many of the newer homes have an attached garage which means it is attached to the main home instead of being a separate building, so looks play an important part of this type of structure. You have to look at it all the time so you want it to appear nice and modern. In this article we will talk about some options for garage flooring that can make a more modern and expensive look.
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Marketing Your Small Business Advertising Is Not An “Extra” Expense
I need to bring in more revenue before I start advertising.
As a former media account executive, I heard this phrase regularly. In marketing a small business, the old adage, You have to spend money to make money , is an inescapable truth. Advertising is an investment in growing your business. While an unlimited advertising budget would be great, obviously this is not the reality for most businesses. They key to managing your marketing budget wisely is making every dollar count. While most business owners realize that having a marketing plan is a must, often they don t know where to begin.
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