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For The Air You Breathe – For The Life You Lead
An emerging industry creates an entrepreneurial opportunity

DUCTZ Franchise Opportunity_6The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that indoor air quality is four to five times more polluted than outdoor air. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health. Today’s energy-efficient homes and buildings are “airtight” and surprisingly good at trapping irritating airborne particles like dust, mold, pollen, insect remains and odors. The primary environment for these contaminants is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit and ductwork. That’s because the moist, temperate environment creates an ideal habitat for mold, fungi, bacteria and other microbes to grow.
Where there’s a market problem, entrepreneurs search for a business opportunity

The solution for the removal of these contaminants from the environment is simple: clean the HVAC system. But to effectively clean an HVAC system, you need the right combination of patented DUCTZ Franchise Opportunity_1methods, superior technology and professional workmanship — qualities that are only available from DUCTZ, the indoor air professionals. Only DUCTZ features the patented Ductbusters Cleaning Process™, which exceeds standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).
Manage for success

If you want to grow an equity business that can provide financial rewards and a supportive, family-friendly lifestyle, the DUCTZ franchise opportunity is for you. Ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur magazine in 2008, DUCTZ is part of the Service Brands International (SBI) portfolio of home services franchise concepts which has a 26-year proven track record of launching and supporting successful franchisees.

DUCTZ is leading the way with patented methods, up-to-date technology and professional workmanship to improve our indoor air quality. Our exclusive DUCTZ Partners Program™ will position you as the preferred indoor air quality professional to potential business partners. DUCTZ can provide everything you need to offer a complete inventory of indoor air quality products and services. This is a business that you can be proud to own and to operate.

We provide the latest equipment, established business systems, comprehensive training, cutting-edge computer programs and a seasoned support network to help maximize your business potential. Our unique marketing tools and systems are designed to help you to build your business and create long-term revenue streams. In addition to this start-up support, we provide the following ongoing assistance:

* A national franchise system. DUCTZ Franchise Opportunity_2
* An industry leading brand.
* Business marketing and operations training.
* Innovative materials to develop both residential and commercial business.
* Award-winning business management software.
* Experienced counsel and mentoring.
* Conventions and webinars.
* Marketing plans, seasonal campaigns and national partnerships.
* A customized local homepage on the DUCTZ consumer website.

In addition you will avail of the following benefits:

* Equity – Repeat customer services and our self-perpetuating “partner” referral system create equity should you choose to sell your franchise.
* Professional image – nationally recognized certifications and continuing education opportunities position your DUCTZ franchise team as the experts in the industry.
* Family-friendly lifestyle – Work Monday through Friday.
* Business reliability – opportunity for steady, predictable revenue generation with little seasonality.
* Scaleability – Grow with customers, employees and trucks, not buildings.
* Streamlined start-up – No build-out or site selection headaches; no inventory to stock or to replace.

Description: An emerging industry creates an outstanding business opportunity to secure your future. DUCTZ will help you to build your business and create long-term revenue streams.
Opportunities: Franchises available in all states.

Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $40,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes.
Home-based: Yes.

Start a Successful Career as a Franchise Consultant
Make your living helping others achieve their dreams

FranExpert Franchise Consulting

Are you in the market for a new career or business opportunity, and do you enjoy helping others achieve their goals? If so then a career in franchise consulting could be just the thing for you. FranExpert consultants help others find the perfect franchise based on goals, experience, investment and market, and earn very attractive commissions in the process, with no cold calling or high pressure sales.

FranExpert is a leader in franchise consulting, marketing and development, representing over 80 of today’s hottest franchises from over 15 different industries. Using a combination of traditional consulting and marketing with cutting edge technology and techniques, FranExpert helps match franchisors with new franchisees everyday.
As a franchise consultant with FranExpert, you can:FranExpert Franchise Consulting Franchise Opportunity_2

* Work in a multi-billion dollar industry.
* Help others achieve their goals.
* Realistically earn 6 figures and more!
* Work from home or a small office.
* Work full or part-time.
* Have no inventory to manage.
* Work on your own without having to manage employees.

This business does take hard work and you will get out what you put in, but franchise consultants make their own hours and leave plenty of time for family and personal interests. Since so much of the business can be done via email and telephone, franchise brokers have the freedom to travel anytime.

FranExpert affiliated brokers earn outstanding commissions for single franchise, area developer and master franchise deals. Commissions are based on the franchise fee and range from $7,500 to over $18,000 for a single franchise. Our average single franchise commission is around $12,000. Commissions on multi-unit, area developer and master franchise deals will range from $20,000 to as much as $100,000 for a single deal.
Become a professional franchise consultant

FranExpert offers all the tools, training and support you need to start your own franchise consulting business. When you become a FranExpert franchise consultant you will get:

* World class training and ongoing support.
* Senior consultant mentoring program.
* Immediate access to over 100 franchises to sell.
* Franchise selection assistance.
* Professional website.
* Professional software to manage your clients.
* Access to leads and other marketing methods.

…all for a modest investment

FranExpert offers one of the best return on investment opportunities available, with one of the lowest initial investments in the industry and creative financing to help you get started quickly and achieve rapid success with your business.

Description: Become a franchise consultant with FranExpert, a leader in franchise consulting, marketing and development, representing over 80 of today’s hottest franchises.
Opportunities: Affiliate opportunities available throughout the US and Canada.

Business Type: Business Opportunity.
Minimum Investment: $4,995.
Training Provided: Yes.
Home-based: Yes.

Franchising Opportunities
Are you looking for a business that is exciting and fun? A place where you can be your own boss, create stability and a lifestyle for you and your family? If the answer is YES to these questions, it is time to get your GAME ON!

The gaming industry has not stopped growing and continues to surpass all sectors of retail. What sets Game On apart is our Commitment to Outstanding Customer Service and our unique streams of revenue that add value to your ordinary retail sales. Game On brings you a fun idea in gaming retail and participation. We offer all the newest releases and classic video games. In addition to our retail sector we offer a creative venue called The “Zone”. The Zone is an active area in our store featuring HD televisions, state of the art gaming chairs and new-generation consoles. The Zone is the place for everyday free play, tournaments, birthday parties & corporate events. We are the premier place for everyone to get their GAME ON!

What You Need

Game On™ is looking for franchisees that have the desire to provide superior customer service and ….

* • The ability to take direction and replicate our proven store model. •
* The need to be part of and support your community. •
* The strength to work hard and play even harder! •
* A personality that desires success! •
* The attitude to improve each day and get it right no matter what it takes. •
* A mind that will be in tune to new marketing ideas. •
* The ability and desire to be a servant leader and coach your employees. •
* The ability to be organized, focused & business minded. •
* The desire to provide unequaled Customer Service, with honesty & integrity.

Game On™ University

Knowledge is power! Combined with a proven system for success, franchisees are equipped with the tools they need to reach their dreams and goals.

At Game On, we provide ongoing training and support that covers everything from picking out the right location to marketing, operations, store management and more! This combination of classroom and hands-on training provides our franchisees with the confidence and knowledge needed to run a successful Game On operation.

Not only do our franchisees have access to our training here in VA Beach, but we also provide HOT or “Hands On Training” in their own store to assure the owner smooth start up operations.

Our Mission
To be the #1 video gaming retailer in the Universe and provide the ultimate in Customer service through honesty and integrity!

Ten Principals
Take ownership in all that we do
The right attitude is the key to success
Stay in the Zone, have your game on
Servant leadership with no exceptions
Maintain open lines of communication
Exceed all expectations
Success is a journey, learn every lesson
Rise to the occasion
Dream big, stay focused
Have fun, love what you do

Probably the Greatest Business Opportunity
in the Firefighting Industry
Waterway is the nation’s fastest growing provider of vital, annually required fire hose testing to America’s Fire Departments.

Waterway Franchise Franchise Opportunity_3Our state-of-the-art, ISO-certified, proprietary equipment delivers the most efficient testing system for Fire Departments and virtually guarantees repeat business. You benefit from our 20 years of experience and trade secrets. This is a low risk, steady growth, recession-proof business. Hose testing is an annual requirement of the NFPA, the official fire safety body. In most states, no formal competition anywhere means you can build your given territory your way.
This opportunity brings substantial benefits:Waterway Franchise Franchise Opportunity_4

* A huge market – there are approximately 60,000 fire stations in the US.
* There is a US government recommendation that every fire station has their hose tested each year. Every year you build on the year before. You rarely lose your customers.
* No formal fire-hose testing service currently exists in the USA with the right, time-tested equipment and experience that we have.
* There is an increase in federal and state pressure to place a higher priority on fire protection.
* Waterway has its own proprietary equipment and software recording system.
* In addition to testing, cleaning services can be sold to create an additional revenue stream.
* Extra revenue streams from ladder testing from 2009 and industrial testing – factories/plants which are subject to the NFPA regulations.
* Individual fire departments have 24/7 access to their records with their own individual user ID and password.
* There is a ready labor market – off duty firefighters are ideal and it gives them the opportunity to earn extra cash on their days off.
* Labor costs are low as no special skills are required.Waterway Franchise Franchise Opportunity_2
* Financial control systems and marketing materials have been specifically designed for our franchisees.
* Three days of practical and business training, using the equipment and learning to service the business, mean you’ll be able to make a start straight away.
* It’s an affordable investment.

In addition, you will operate in your own exclusive territory and can build a business that could be passed to the next generation of your family. You’ll run an enterprise that services the most respected community of all – the Fire Departments.
Is this the franchise opportunity for you?

Our ideal franchise partner is a career or volunteer firefighter, a retired firefighter or a person who knows someone with that background who can participate. While our franchise owners do not have to test hose themselves, many of them do. Their primary purpose is to run the business – promoting and selling the services, dealing with the Fire Departments and growing the enterprise. Importantly, they need to be good at leading a small team (usually a crew of eight, at least one of whom should be an off duty firefighter or similar), have a respect for the nation’s fire service and have connections with it, ideally through someone they know.

It’s a great environment to be a part of. It’s fun and it keeps the franchisee and crew in touch with the world they know and love.

Description: Waterway is the nation’s fastest growing provider of vital, annually required fire hose testing to America’s Fire Departments. This is a low risk, recession-proof franchise opportunity.
Opportunities: Franchises available throughout the US and Canada. Master licenses available in Canada.

Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $70,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes.
Home-based: Yes.

An Affordable Home Based Business That
Helps Parents Protect Their Children

If you are interested in a unique opportunity to earn a great income while providing a valued service for your community, DIGIKIDS® could be the ideal franchise opportunity for you.

In about the time it takes to read this page, two more children will be reported lost, missing or separated from their parents in the United States. With more than 2,200 children reported lost or missing each day in America, authorities know that access to quality photos and accurate descriptions in the first 20 minutes are key to a safe and speedy recovery. DIGIKIDS® can provide that access quickly and effectively through its highly developed child ID system.
DIGIKIDS® Franchise Opportunity_2A product that works in seconds

The DIGIKIDS® Child ID Program is offered at schools, preschools and business-sponsored safety events. The process only takes about two minutes for each child, and the completed ID is available immediately on a CD. Our patent-pending software cannot create a database, and we never take anything offsite to process.

Small enough to carry in a wallet, pocket or purse, the CD contains our easy-to-use Quick Response™ software that will immediately broadcast a child´s high-resolution photos, identifying and medical information, and automatically print or email missing child flyers to anyone with access to the Internet – anywhere in the world.

“What set DIGIKIDS® apart for us was the CD provided to the family, instead of just an ID card, and the fact that everything is done onsite. DIGIKIDS® is the one we knew people would trust, since it is the one we trust.” – Sara Hinojosa, DIGIKIDS® Laredo
A winning franchise systemDIGIKIDS® Franchise Opportunity_1

As a DIGIKIDS® franchise owner, you will offer the most advanced and effective child ID available anywhere. You will launch your new business with proven marketing systems, proprietary, patent-pending software, a well-established and nationally recognized trademark, national purchasing power, and thorough training and support. You will receive a large protected area in which to exclusively operate your business, plus all equipment and a generous start-up inventory. You will also receive two full days of onsite initial training and unlimited ongoing support. Significant additional benefits include:

* Low start up costs – large, all inclusive territories only $28,700
* Very low overhead – work from an office in your home
* Great earnings potential – 60 million children need our service
* The freedom to set your own hours – enjoy a schedule that works for you

“Thanks to a lot of no-compromise dedication from some very exceptional people, we have quickly built a reputation for safe, confidential and highly effective child safety ID. I invite you to contact us to learn how you can become part of the DIGIKIDS® team helping parents protect their children.” – Michael J. Childs, President/CEO, DIGIKIDS®

Own your own businesses.
Clean up with a powerful brand.

You’ve got the capital. We’ve got a name everybody knows.

Maytag® Commercial Laundry is the most recognized and preferred laundry brand,* which means we’ve got the reputation to get you started on the road to success. So what else do you need to know right up front? Consider this:

* No franchising fees are required (it’s your business).
* $100,000 liquid cash/capital is needed to invest.
* Our outstanding distributor network will eagerly provide start-up planning and ongoing support.

Take a step back. Let’s look at a promising industry.

An entrepreneurial spirit is one thing, but choosing the right business is quite another. Currently, there are around 35,000 coin laundries in the United States, and they generate approximately $8 billion in annual sales. Would you like a share in this kind of strong profitability? It might help to have some points of comparison to know why this is a sound investment:

* Relatively high rates of return on your investment are possible.
* Minimal time and labor are involved (customers do most of your work).
* It’s a cash business, so no accounts receivable are needed.
* There’s a market of over 35 million customers in renters alone.
* Coin laundries are recession-resistant (people always need clean clothes).

“Maytag equipped.” It makes a difference.

Why invest in a Maytag equipped coin laundry? Beyond the instant credibility our name has with customers, no franchise fees and a well-known distributor network, we offer you these advantages:

* The broadest lineup of energy-, water- and cost-saving commercial laundry products.
* Famously reliable, heavy-duty equipment keeps businesses up and running
* Our 5-year limited coverage on all parts is the best in the industry.

What should you do next? We suggest a conversation.

An authorized Maytag Commercial Laundry distributor will be glad to share more information and answer your questions about getting started. They have the expertise to help you evaluate locations, leases, equipment choices and more.

A Financial Franchise That Helps Everyone Win

Our mission at Lender Franchise System, LLC is to help customers take delivery of a vehicle when their credit is not up to current standards, help the auto dealer sell a vehicle, along with additional products, give the dealer and the customer a fair deal, and earn income while helping everyone win. We are now offering non-prime financing franchises to qualified candidates with the ambition, determination and investment capability to develop their own non-prime loan offering. Our franchises include protected territories with comprehensive training in the following areas:Lender to Lender Franchise System

* Sales
* Collection process
* Customer service
* Electronic payments

There are three major categories to deal with in the non-prime financing world:

1. Funding
How much does one fund the auto dealership that sold a vehicle? The funding is directly related to the probability of repayment for each customer.

2. Risk vs reward
What is the potential return on each loan if the customer pays up to the probability that is expected?

3. Probability of repayment
This is the amount of money the customer is expected to repay on the loan, based on history.

Lender to Lender Franchise System Franchise Opportunity_2With our non-prime financing program franchise, your company will fund and collect the payments using the Lender to Lender Franchise System. Your group will control the funding and the financing. Your odds for reliable profits dramatically increase when you can reasonably calculate repayment probabilities, know how much to fund deals and know the potential ROI upfront.

With our system and our training, you should be able to take the mystery out of non-prime auto financing while adding additional sales to each of your dealerships, building a larger customer base and earning significant income.Lender to Lender Franchise System

Our franchise system includes our proprietary ‘probability of repayment’ software. Over the years, we have found that the probability of repayment of a loan is based on several factors. Taking into account over 12,000 different calculations, and with the help of software and several thousand contracts, we have established a basic probability of repayment. There are still factors that cannot be evaluated technologically, such as the helpfulness of the dealership, the quality of the vehicle, the attitude of the customer, the honesty of the information received from the dealership, etc. Those are the responsibility of the dealership. However, our probability report should give a good overall outlook on the repayment of the loan.

Your dealer group will do the funding, which is directly related to the probability of repayment. You will assess your risk and your potential reward and you make the decision. As a National Account you will make the difference in your dealerships and build a larger customer base.

Lender to Lender Franchise System will train and assign an account manager to your account. We will also establish an ongoing system of communication and support that will help you grow a successful non-prime financing business.

Starting up a new business can be a little nerve-wracking under any conditions, but no less so during an economic decline. It’s tempting to either stay away from new business endeavors entirely or walk into one with serious trepidation, fearing for its survival right from the beginning. It’s a terrible way to start a business, but when you really stop to think about it, the beginning is really one of the most frail times in a franchise’s lifespan, mostly because it takes time to build up business and get cash flowing in on a steady basis. Without that, a business really can’t survive; so to some degree, fear is warranted at the outset of business.

That kind of fear in a franchise business, however, isn’t always necessary, even in recession. If the threat of not having immediate cash flow is more of a weight than you can handle, it’s important to know that there are business opportunities that come with various means of producing cash flow instantly. The following businesses, for one reason or another, are able to provide you with a steady income right off the bat.

Glove Lady

This business for sale provides an instant flow of cash mostly because it provides a product in high demand that few other groups are selling. A low-overhead, work from home business, Glove Lady specializes in selling gloves and other safety equipment. Though it’s a product that many companies need, it’s not one that a lot of companies sell, meaning that a Glove Lady franchisee has a cornered market from day one. And with a state-of-the art management system, customizable marketing system, and personalized website, everything is in place for a highly lucrative local business.

Superior Wash

One of the leading names in the truck-washing industry, Superior Wash has over 25 years of combined experience and can teach any hardworking franchisee how to profit from this simple and well established business model. Everything is provided for each new home based business from the outset: the business plan, cleaning equipment, accounting services, 24/7 support, and best of all, access to a national account list. What the national account list provides is a large number of trucking companies that, with only a call, will prove to be a immediate source of income because they’re already familiar with the Superior Wash name. And with services for each client operating on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis, that initial income remains a repetitive source of cash flow as new accounts are added.

PIRTEK USA

This is the best franchise opportunity you can find in the manufacturing industry. Universally recognized as a worldwide powerhouse in the hydraulic business, PIRTEK USA provides clients with only the best hoses and other equipment made by the world’s leading makers. What’s more, they’re the only onsite service provider, not only selling hydraulic equipment, but installing, repairing, and maintaining it, all at the customer’s location. Between selling exceptional products and providing exceptional services, it is no wonder that clients new and old recognize PIRTEK USA as a wise choice for servicing their equipment, and thus, there is potential for income immediately.

MOLLY MAID

The biggest name in the home cleaning industry, MOLLY MAID comes to new franchisees with almost instant cash flow, mostly because the name is so widely known. The world’s leading maid service, every new MOLLY MAID home business has instant advertising and brand recognition because nearly everyone has seen a MOLLY MAID car. Even if owned by another franchisee, that publicity bodes well for new franchises. Because advertising is relatively easy, franchisees are mostly just responsible for managing a staff of employed housecleaners, managing business growth, and providing invoicing and accounts receivable.

The Pajama-Man School

They call him the Pajama-Man, and for good reason. Because he works only from home, Andy Ross wears nothing but pajamas while he makes gobs of money brokering health insurance, and with his school, he is more than able to teach others to do the same. By his estimates, Andy makes $500 every day, just off two or three insurance applications from new clients, all without any calling on his part: he simply receives calls and makes sales. His competitors have all asked him numerous times how he has managed such startling success, but he refuses to tell them his secrets; he only tells his students. For only $5,000, you too can become his student and learn how to take advantage of the same kind of business opportunity.

Supercuts

Once again, the key to instant income with one of these franchises is an already strong market presence and a service that everyone needs on an ongoing basis. Everyone recognizes the Supercuts name and logo, and the average person needs a haircut every few weeks or so. Combine those two facts, and you have an instant success as a part of $3bil franchising family with 12,000 functional franchises already in operation. Each store has two streams of income, service and retail sales, and there is already a global marketing system in operation, ensuring that the cash flow you see today will only expand tomorrow.

Getting into business for yourself never comes without its stresses, but wondering whether or not there’s money to be made from the beginning of your franchise’s operational life is not a stress you need to have. As you look for the business opportunity of your dreams, keep an eye peeled for those businesses that provide a steady stream of income from the get-go. Having that little bit more peace of mind goes a long way toward making an even more successful business.

Henry Gillette was famous for saying ‘Give them the handles but make them buy the blades.’ In the world of Inkjet printing, HP, Canon, Lexmark, Epson and the other manufacturers of inkjet printer have expanded on that same principle, often selling their printers for around $100, while their ‘disposable’ cartridges range in cost from 20 – 60 dollars!

In fact, printer ink costs the consumer seven times more per ounce than the most expensive Dom Perignon champagne. Using the same price per quantity ratio of a color HP 78 ink cartridge, a magnum-sized bottle of ink would cost about $1380!

Become a Franchisee
Put yourself and your customers in the black with Inkjet cartridge refills and a Cartridge Depot franchise.

Cartridge Depot is the exclusive North American distributor of the Ink 3000, a machine that has revolutionized the way people think about ink in Europe and South America.

The value proposition driving Cartridge Depot is simple – if an inkjet cartridge can be refilled without compromising its structural integrity – and that cartridge is able to meet the print standards of the original cartridge as measured by output standards and longevity, than a truly valuable service can be offered to the customer.

What separates Cartridge Depot from the rest of the inkjet refill industry? In three words, it’s the quality of our refill technology, the consistency of our ink refills and the adaptability of our product.

Franchising with Cartridge Depot.
Be Green. Make Green.

Imagine a business, with every other business as your potential customer, and you have just imagined our printing business. All businesses, large or small, from high tech to your neighborhood shops, all use printed matter in the daily operation of their business. We are sure that you can see the magnitude of the industry, and the wide market base we serve. As a Minuteman Press owner, you will have a unique place in the printing industry, having the capability to serve virtually all the printing needs a business may be faced with.

In addition, you will find our business to be a creative
one; challenging and exciting, a business that allows you to test all of your abilities and potential. You will own your business but be secure and have peace of mind knowing that we have the experience and are available to assist, educate, guide, and work with you on an on-going basis
in developing your business.

Equipment
Minuteman Press occupies a very unique position in the printing industry. Combining the quality of a commercial printer with the ease and the quickness of an instant printer, gives Minuteman Press an edge in the market place. We provide a unique equipment package, capable of producing the high quality products our franchise owners offer. The entire equipment package is designed with versatility, durability, and productivity as its most important assets.

In today’s world, computers play a large role in the business community, and the printing industry is no different.

Minuteman Press International led the way in our industry in 1978 with the development of our innovative pricing software, which has evolved into our unique proprietary management software. This software includes a customer information database, including order history database, shop work-flow control and tracking, invoice database as well as A/R tracking, sales force management reports and database utilities. All these features and capabilities make the running of your center smoother and more efficient.

Training & Support
The two and a half week training course will provide you with not only the technical knowledge of our business, but also with business knowledge, such as bookkeeping, computerized and manual pricing, as well as management techniques needed to operate your Minuteman Press business.

Your training does not end after your two and a half weeks at our training facility. We provide “on site” continued training for you, and assist you in interviewing, testing, hiring, and training of your personnel to help you get your business started and operational.

We provide on-going support through our strategically located regional support offices throughout the world. You will be in business “for yourself but not by yourself.” We have a sincere commitment to our owners to provide continued assistance to help you maximize your business.

Partners In Growth
The concept of franchising, as the working together between franchisor and franchisee, has been a principal ingredient in the development of Minuteman Press. Our “Open Door” philosophy has been instrumental in establishing Minuteman Press as one of the leaders in the franchise industry.

By being a Minuteman Press franchise owner, you are part of an international network of store owners, as well as being part of a very unique and exciting franchise system. Since we started Minuteman Press in 1973, we have continuously worked on not only improving and refining our procedures, with items such as computerized pricing and management software, but also seeking out ways to better serve our franchise owners.

You will find that Minuteman Press is a people oriented company; individuals concerned with our franchise owners. We provide an opportunity for you to develop a whole new way of life and an opportunity for many of you to take control of your future for the first time. It is an exciting time for Minuteman Press, and we hope that you take part in this stimulating and challenging franchise opportunity.

Required Capital: $15,000

Energy costs and consumption have exploded into the consciousness of homeowners everywhere over the last three years and specifically over recent months. With rising energy prices, the credit crunch and the bursting of the housing bubble, people are no longer consumed with the size of their next house and how fast they can get into it. Instead, they are hunkering down, happy to be where they are and turning their attention inward. They are becoming increasingly vigilant about the energy they consume. Today, energy auditing comprises the fastest growing, most affordable and most valued segment of real estate related services.

Energy auditing is also becoming a “hot” destination for aspiring entrepreneurs. The converging trends of today’s economy combined with the “work-from-home” model afforded to energy auditors, makes it an unusually effective fit for those looking for a sustainable business opportunity.

Pro Energy Consultants are building thriving businessesAt Pro Energy, we believe that you can be successful in just about any sector if you’re willing to work hard enough. But we also believe that it is much easier to be successful in an industry in which the demand is growing, the need is proven and the competition is scarce. The fact is that few homeowners know where to go for help about become more energy efficient and reducing their energy expenses. With its unparalleled experience and credentials, Pro Energy has established an energy auditing and consulting company that redefines how people can manage their energy consumption.

Partnership with the best in the business

Today, Pro Energy affiliates are reaping the rewards of their vision and our vision – that energy and energy costs are not a passing concern. With the state of the economy, the state of our energy reserves and the state of our environment, the new awareness of energy usage is here to stay. Because of this, our affiliates are building thriving businesses and enjoying unparalleled success. Why are they so happy? Here’s why:Go green with Pro Energy Consultants

* Real world know-how – We offer the most comprehensive energy auditing training in the country. Our initial training program was specifically designed to prepare our affiliates to be certified level 1 Thermographers and to graduate with more hours of real-world, hands-on practical business training than they would receive anywhere else.
* Training by the best in the business – All of our affiliates are trained by Pro Energy master trainer, Mark Cannella, the #1 energy auditor in America. Mark is one of only a handful of energy auditors with more than a decade of experience and he is an acclaimed instructor for the State of Ohio Board and Building Standards.
* Building a business with passion – All Pro Energy affiliates have three common character traits; an entrepreneurial spirit, a “from-the-heart” attitude to customer service and a genuine “Green” streak.
* Quality of life – Our affiliates are able to enjoy the quality of life that comes with building a significant income in a truly exploding industry from the comfort of their own homes. Without large staffs or commercial leases cutting into their profit margins, Pro Energy affiliates possess a rare degree of freedom and flexibility to organise their lives as they wish.

Outstanding package:Pro Energy Consultants have real-world know how

* Three days of award-winning start-up training taught by America’s #1 energy auditor and his team of industry experts.
* Level 1 Infrared Thermography Certification Course.
* Eight weeks of follow-up correspondence training.
* Grand opening preparation and assistance.
* Marketing support, including your initial supply of marketing materials.
* Our fully integrated software reporting suite.
* Auditing and testing equipment.
* Health insurance.
* Your own exclusive territory.
* Financing – a number of attractive in-house and third-party financing options are available to you.

In addition, for a modest monthly fee, all Pro Energy affiliates can participate in our ongoing national marketing that includes a toll free sales number, website and Internet marketing, and a targeted lead program.

This is definitely an exciting time for the energy auditing industry and for Pro Energy affiliates in particular.

Star Kids – An Exemplary Child Care Franchise

Every Star Kids Early Learning Center has the potential to produce
ANNUAL REVENUES of
$1,731,612
based on a 200-child capacity center being fully occupied.

Star Kids Early Learning Center Star Kids concept uses new, state-of-the-art freestanding facilities. As of 2008 the child care industry is a $60 billion industry and growing. Regardless of the economic climate at any given time, parents are always motivated to give their children every possible advantage. The investments that parents are willing to make in order to do so position Star Kids Early Learning Center as a very rewarding franchise investment for you.

Star Kids Early Learning Centers provide children ages six weeks to five years a fun, stimulating environment that encourages creativity, use of imagination, early-life lessons and social skills development.

Unlike some other child care franchises, the Star Kids concept is based upon the construction of new, state-of-the-art freestanding facilities. The Star Kids Franchising Co. delivers a true turn-key solution with a contemporary style building designed specifically to facilitate the Star Kids Early Learning Center program.
Benefits of freestanding new construction:Star Kids Early Learning Center as a very rewarding franchise investment for you

* Represents a significant improvement over having to retrofit an existing space, which may still be inadequate to meet the needs of your business.
* Upscale architectural style of building makes Star Kids Early Learning Center a welcome part of the business community – you won’t have to “make do” with a shabby older rezoned home or commercial building.
* Consistency of architectural style throughout the franchise helps to build the Star Kids Early Learning Center brand with an easily recognizable “look.”
* Provides high-impact visibility – your business won’t go unnoticed, as it might in a strip mall storefront.
* Inspires a high level of confidence among parents as to the stability of your business and the quality of care and learning their children will receive.

Star Kids Franchising Co. is the only franchising company in the child care industry that owns and operates its own construction company. This allows us to achieve complete consistency in the brand identity and quality of each facility, while taking care of every detail, at every phase of the process, including:An exemplary child care franchise

* Securing financing (we offer various third-party financing solutions specifically designed for new franchise business owners).
* Site selection.
* Overall construction.
* Licensing.
* Staff training.
* Pre-opening events.
* Marketing.

This efficient, cost-effective approach eliminates the need for you – the franchise owner – to spend valuable time and resources having to set up, schedule and coordinate the numerous details and steps involved in the construction process. Star Kids Franchising Co. handles all aspects of the project, from start to finish – a process that typically takes from 12 to 18 months. We give you the keys when the facility is ready for business. It really is just that easy!
The Star Kids Concept

Star Kids Early Learning Center provides a proven creative-based curriculum that allows children to learn while having fun. The center’s informal environment favors group activities customized for age appropriateness. Its open floor plan and bright, inviting spaces engage young senses while establishing the enthusiasm for learning that youngsters will need when they enter elementary school.
Range of services includes:

* Full- or part-time child care.
* Nutritious meals provided daily.
* Afterschool and summer camp programs.
* Transportation from local elementary schools.
* A choice of fun-filled extracurricular activities.
* Web cam Internet classroom viewing – parents can log on from any Internet-enabled device to watch class activities.

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday.
Training and Support

Star Kids Franchising Co. will ensure that your Learning Center staff is qualified to provide the exceptional care we’ve built our reputation upon. Our comprehensive training consists of an initial two-week on-site program, followed by an ongoing support service.

Instruction and training for the Early Learning Center director and staff members in teaching, administration and customer service are essential elements of the Star Kids support program. Each member of your Star Kids Early Learning Center staff will be ready to meet their responsibilities on opening day.
Financial Criteria

Franchise fee is $40,000. The total investment range of $2.25 million to $4 million includes land, construction, vehicle, fixtures and fittings. The minimum liquidity necessary for a single center is $400,000.

Star Kids Early Learning Center is an excellent business opportunity for the entrepreneur who seeks a long-term venture in a growth industry. Star Kids Learning Center is a one-of-a-kind franchise with the potential to produce impressive income while allowing you to become a valuable member of your local business community. Your initial investment can also be the start of multiple franchise ownerships, something we are sure you will want to achieve.

Description: Star Kids Learning Center is a one-of-a-kind child care franchise with the potential to produce impressive income while allowing you to become a valuable member of your local business community.
Opportunities: Franchises available throughout the US, Canada and the UK.

Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $400,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes.