Are you a business leader with a passion to coach the owners of small to mid-sized businesses?
The AdviCoach franchise is a national network of business-to-business coaches who work within their communities to advise business owners and deliver world-class solutions. The business coaching industry is at an all time high, and continues to grow! Our proven business coaching platform provides Rapid Impact Strategies for 21 core business areas including Planning, Marketing, Sales, Financial Management and Human Capital Support. Beyond these primary strategies, our national network of business coaches have access to the world’s best proprietary system for increasing the cash-flow and equity value of small to mid-sized businesses. Beyond in-depth B2B coaching, our AdviCoaches also provide personal development and educational services that help their clients grow to better understand subjects critical to their future success. And now, with the newly announced strategic partnership between AdviCoach and E-Myth Worldwide, the world’s number one business success education company- AdviCoach offers an enhanced training program based on E-Myth’s proven business success model.

Aspiring Business Coaches who Inspire Business Owners: Most AdviCoach franchisees work from a home office or a small office within their market. They spend a great deal of time working directly with their clients, frequently within their client’s businesses. You will build long-term relationships with business owners as you help them achieve their income, lifestyle, wealth and equity dreams. Our franchisees enjoy the freedom of working with their clients on their terms and making a positive impact on their businesses. It’s not uncommon for our franchisees to be asked to speak about business ownership to any number of local organizations or business groups.

Are you ready to become an AdviCoach franchisee and make a difference, while building your wealth, equity and security for you and your family? Do you seek a lifestyle and an income with the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others? If you’re ready to seriously consider a proven franchise with a world-class training system, your own personal advisor who is also a franchisee, and immediate access to a network of experienced business advisors, we’re ready for you to learn the AdviCoach advantage!

Required Capital: $50,000 - $300,000
Net Worth: $150,000+

Does Your American Dream Need A Little Inspiration?

The Entrepreneur’s Source is Your Beacon as the

One Stop, One Source Resource

For Entrepreneur’s and those who dream of becoming one
Are You Seeking The American Dream of Business Ownership?

Why do only a small percentage of people who aspire to be self-sufficient ever realize their dream? Maybe it’s the fear of the unknown or confusion about the many options available. The secret, then, is to tap into a source of knowledge that will leads to a point of clarity about what you want your life to look like.

Since its inception in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source has helped thousands of people reach the American Dream of business ownership. In doing so, it is now the world’s one stop, one source resource for information and career assistance for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Why The Entrepreneur’s Source?
We use a unique “discovery process” that allows people to explore business options - and uncover possibilities that are in sync with both their personal, lifestyle and income goals.

The statistics tell the story well - 95% of the people helped by The Entrepreneur’s Source became an owner of a business they would never have considered on their own - or had already discounted. It’s a powerful system that works.

Working with world-class career coaches, let yourself explore the many exciting business models available that will help you get you’re your dream of self-sufficiency.

The Entrepreneur’s Source provides
Rapid Impact Solutions.

Congratulations…you’ve taken the big step of owning your own business. You have a lot to be proud of. Business ownership can be one of the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of a lifetime - but also a frustrating one.

As a business owner, you wear many hats. You might find however, that your strengths don’t always meet the daily demands of growing a company.

Five Small Business Dangers
While all business owners have some unique needs, 95% of challenges they face fall within five core areas of business:

* Business Planning
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Sales and Marketing
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Financial Management
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Human Capital Support
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Leadership and Communications

The Entrepreneur’s Source provides business coaching services, working with you as partners to help you enhance the performance of your business and improve employee productivity. Our business coaches are trained to specifically address these business dangers and implement cost effective programs using rapid impact solutions to increase revenue and profits.
The Entrepreneur’s Source provides an excellent opportunity for enterprising individuals. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, committed and conscientious, and someone who possesses strong interpersonal skills and - above all - enjoys helping others support their dreams of business ownership.

The Company

NAPA was founded in 1925 to meet America ’s growing need for a world-class auto parts distribution system. Since then, NAPA has helped thousands of independent business people realize their return-on-investment goals.

The NAPA brand is recognized as the quality leader in the automotive parts business among do-it-yourselfers and automotive repair professionals. In addition to being American’s first choice for automotive parts and accessories, NAPA is also a leading supplier of specialty parts and equipment for the collision repair, heavy duty, and agricultural markets. And NAPA tools and equipment set the industry standard for quality and value. With 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores around the country, find out how so many successful business owners are using the NAPA system to achieve their financial goals.

NAPA ’s Unique Strength

Most NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores are local, independently owned and operated businesses with deep roots in their communities. NAPA people combine the best attributes of “Fortune 500” professionalism with the hometown values of honesty, hard work, and pride of ownership. This is a unique combination of “ Main Street ” people, traditions, and values with “Wall Street” training, resources, and buying power.

What NAPA Offers

* A combination of national buying power and distribution muscle with local, independent ownership and commitment – and no costly franchise fees!
* Comprehensive, proven sales and marketing programs Extensive training programs for owners, managers, and employees The support of 64 strategically located Distribution Centers serving all 50 states Highly effective local and national advertising programs Access to the most extensive inventory in the business – more than 310,000 quality automotive parts, accessories, tools and equipment
* A better bottom line

Required Capital: $75,000
Net Worth: $50,000+

There are so many people who want to know how to make money, but there are so many pitfalls. NO wonder that 95% of all new businesses fail. Why do so many fail? Usually for lack of preparation, lack of funding, and lower than expected income. Having a system in place from Day One is a great way to start. That is why very few franchises fail. Very few!

However, the start up cost for a decent franchise can run into hundreds of thousands. Have you ever wondered how much a McDonald’s franchise costs? Oh, mercy! But very few fail because they offer comprehensive training and support.

Let’s look specifically at one start up area where many fail - fixed costs. You have to know before opening your doors, what your fixed costs are going to be. OK - fixed costs are those bills that have to be paid every month, even if you do not sell a bean! These costs can strangle a new business in the blink of an eye. Variable costs are those that - vary - wow, rocket science! Those are costs that go up if you sell more, and go down if you sell less. But let’s stick with fixed costs, because they are more dangerous.

• Renting space for an office or store
• Admin staff salaries
• Utilities
• Taxes
• Payments on equipment

And the list goes on and on.

For goodness sake, try to find a business where these costs are low to zero. Bill Gates started in a garage - there was a reason. So, can you start at home? Can you start part-time and keep your job? Some income every month, however low, can help you survive a lot longer until your income grows. Very few businesses make money from Day One, so you need to survive - do not throw your job away! There are tax breaks for operating a business from your home - and do you really need a super computer when your sales are still zero? Be tough - think hard - a penny saved can save your skin! The old saying”, “easy come, easy go” is so true. If it’s hard to make money, then make it hard to spend. Be tight fisted with your self - no fancy cars, please!

Do you really need to hire employees? Can you use part-time self employed people? Can you get a deal where somebody gives you a few hours here and there? Can you do it yourself, even if it means less sleep?

Bottom line - avoid fixed costs if you possibly can.

Franchising was an opportunity for us to own a business in an industry that we did not have a lot of experience in, but had a lot of interest in. In addition to our other businesses, we own two franchises. The journey has been good, bad and indifferent. I would highly recommend and highly not recommend franchising to clients, depending on their current situation. Franchising is not for everyone. But it is a great additional stream of income and the pay out is generally great.

These are just some of the pros and cons in franchising that I have experienced. If you work well following proven systems and you have a high interest in that particular industry then a franchise would be a good option to look into. Franchising is a smart business move for the following reasons:

1. A franchise is a business that has a successful system in place. The system has been proven to work in the particular target market and you can see its success. The system has been researched and all of the legalities have been taken care of by the franchise.
2. A franchise is a business that has a complete business plan and outline. It gives you all the recommended tools to set-up the business. You do not have to reinvent the wheel; you just have to customize it to your specific location.
3. A franchise has a marketing system that has been tested. It has samples of printed materials such as brochures, business up fit designs and strategies to support the business. They typically have a relationship with companies that can reproduce the printed materials for you at a lower fee and these materials are branded and easily recognized by your customer base.
4. A franchise gives the franchisee leverage when purchasing necessary tools, equipment and inventory from vendors due to the quantity and vendor relationship that the franchise holds with the vendors. Being a part of a franchise network you are able to buy in bulk with other franchisees to minimize your cost on necessary materials.
5. A franchise gives name recognition and a customer base. For example, McDonald’s are owned by different franchisees, but no matter where in the world a McDonald’s may be, a customer knows what type of meal to expect because of the McDonalds brand.

Even though franchising can prove to be a very lucrative way to have your own business, there are pitfalls that you have to prepare and protect yourself for. If you need flexibility with your creativity and don’t have a lot of operational money then a franchise would not be a good option. Here are some reasons why a franchise may not be a smart business move:

1. The franchise typically will give you the contact information for people that are having success which can give you a false sense of ease because you will hear how simple it is and how anyone can do it. But it is up to you to research and find franchisees that are not having success and or who may not be a franchisee any longer to get their “why”.
2. A franchise can be very expensive upfront. You have to be a quick learn to get up and started so that you can earn income enough to pay your monthly, quarterly or yearly franchise fees. Those fees will typically be due whether you are open for business and earning income or not.
3. There is very little room for originality. Many people go into franchising for the experience. As you go you may notice things that you would do differently, but you can not make those changes without approval first. It could be as simple as a color change.
4. Just because a franchise has the ease of conducting business does not mean it will be that simple for you. A) You can find a location but have problems with zoning. A franchise has no power in different countries/cities/states. B) Hiring the right personnel. A franchise will give you the criteria to look for in an employee, they may even come and help you with the interview process, but even with their support there is no guarantee that you will find quality employees. C) Getting your designs approved can be another road block. I know with developing, even though we had the floor plans from the franchise, the designs had to be drawn up by a local architect and had to be approved locally without the help of the franchise. D) Even though you may pay a large amount for the franchise, it typically does not include your marketing expenses, office tools such as computers, printers etc. or basic monthly operating expenses that occur before you are up and running.
5. Your franchise agreement usually binds you to one territory. If you realize that your area is not working for you, it may be difficult to change or you may have to pay more for two territories. It limits your business range.

There are many ways to be an entrepreneur, franchising is just one. Remember no matter what type of business you venture into, do your due diligence and make sure it is a good fit for you professionally, personally and economically.

Franchises. What’s all the fuss about? We are personally experiencing an economic downturn virtually unprecedented in the last 50 years. Many corporate executives have been downsized unable to replace high paying jobs, baby boomers approaching retirement are choosing to stay active and work into their 70’s. That translates into what will be a booming franchise industry. That is, as soon as the credit markets free up some cash.

The franchise industry certainly has a large pool of potential franchise choices for us all to make. Check out some of these franchise facts:

* There are an estimated 1,500 different franchise companies operating in the United States.
* There are believed to be more than 750,000 franchise businesses in the U.S.
* The franchising industry and businesses employs over 18 million people in the U.S.
* In 2004, it is estimated that franchise businesses were responsible for over 1.5 trillion in economic output.
* The franchise industry accounts for 40% of all retail sales in the US.
* A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes of every business day.
* Approximately one out of every 12 businesses in the U.S. is a franchise business.

Why Buy a Franchise

Every where you look whether in strip malls or malls or on any street in America, you’re sure to see a McDonalds, an Arby’s, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, or a Comfort Inn. Franchises have changed the way we live.

Franchises offer buying power, and marketing power in numbers. The pooling of advertising dollars in national ad campaigns offers a huge advantage over the independent business.

Going it Alone

For the right person or for the right business model, starting a business from scratch may be a realistic option. Sadly, according to various sources, approximately 65% of most businesses never make it to their fifth year of operation.

Buy a franchise business and the level of risk is reduced significantly. The survival rates of a franchise business far exceed that of a new business.

Franchises in a variety of industries from automotive, to children’s franchises, to franchising for women, have proven business models shortening the learning curve to determine what works. You benefit from their trials and tribulations.

Franchises offer ongoing support and mentoring to their franchisees. From regional meetings to in-house training, networking with other franchisees and annual meetings, franchise businesses continue to educate their franchisees. This is, of course, for there own benefit. It is in their best interest that you succeed.

Franchising can be a win/win situation for both parties. Do your homework and find a franchise that’s a good fit for you and for your community.

Unemployment rates haven’t been this gruesome since 1974. What have we learned in 35 years? America needs solutions, not statistics. Here’s a solution on how the U.S. can create and put 400,000 people to work by February 2009.

The United States Department of Labor reported on December 1, 2008, America has lost 1.9 million jobs to date. That’s a lot of empty cubicles, but worse that that, it’s a lot of gifted people sitting in atrophy.

President Elect Obama, as well as most economists, acknowledge that small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. If corporate America can not create jobs for these talented individuals, perhaps some former employees will entertain free enterprise, the last great personal frontier. But how does a former suit turn on a dime and start a business? Perhaps a franchise is the answer. It allows new business owners to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. For the first time entrepreneur, having a safety net is smart - and comforting.

In the world of franchising there are 75 industries that a new entrepreneur could be involved in. Many of these are recession resistant, low-start up, service based businesses. These characteristics are what are needed in this ever-changing, constricting economy. But, how does a former finance guy, for example, fit into a repair business? Easily! Good franchise companies are searching for former corporate types to run a business and be the CEO, not the technician.

A principal benefit of small franchise operations is that they create local jobs. According to a study released by the International Franchise Association in 2007, franchised businesses generate more than 11 million jobs with an annual payroll of 278.6 billion dollars.

Many corporate refugees don’t consider franchising chiefly because they are not educated about business ownership, the help to get started that’s available to them and the industry options that exist. The second and largest obstacle is obtaining start up and working capital, especially in the current financial market.

Banks and the Small Business Administration have always held that lending money to a start-up franchise operation is safer than lending to an individual small business. The good news is there’s money out there. It’s not as easy to come by, but it’s there, if you know where to look. In addition, perhaps the government could think about providing a program to aid franchise start ups through special, low cost, SBA loans.

Attaining financing for future entrepreneurs could be aided by forward thinking lenders who understand why franchises are successful. The facts are 95% of all franchise units stay in business more than five years which is about 4 years longer than a typical mom & pop start up. Why? The systems are in place. In a great franchise company, the training is extensive and on-going. The marketing plan is tried and true. The mentoring, coaching and support is never-ending.

Advice to a new franchise buyer today is they should vet the business concept against common sense. Make sure the product or service is a necessity and not a luxury. In addition, the concept should have a nice long track record and proof of its success. All of its battle scars and growing pains should be healed. One may want to confide in a professional franchise consultant as well. A good business plan and a great credit score are a must.

Fair enough, perhaps franchising may not save the entire economy but can you imagine if just one percent of the almost two million laid off refugees started a new, small franchise business that is a needed service in their community? It would amount to 20,000 little engines pumping life blood into the economy. Moreover, statistically, service-based franchises employ 10 staff members per unit and provide 10 additional jobs indirectly that help start and then supply the franchise. Today franchising causes almost 21 million jobs to its industry via supply companies. Also consider that individual franchise units across America account for 4.4 percent, or more than $880 billion, of the United States’ economic output.

As a real solution, we can boost the Countries’ economy and employee 400,000 Americans by Presidents Day in February. I think you’d agree this would be better than having two million people watching the TV news, being depressed and unproductive, wondering if they will ever see their cubical again.

“Call a Mouse to your House!” — Answer the Call –

The Truly Nolen Inc. franchise investment is for those that can run a business with continuing and expanding demand. Pests are a fact of life!

* Termite infestations lead to extensive and costly treatments and repairs across most of the world.
* Pest infestations are a nuisance and frequently negatively impact personal and social well being causing and spreading disease, filth, decay and rot!
* Personal pride is often expressed by the health and appearance of a homeowner’s yard and lawn.

Truly Nolen is a franchise for investors who appreciate the dynamics of service businesses. With Truly Nolen you can be in the pest or the termite or the lawn service business or any combination.

The ‘Mouse – Car’ trademark set enhances the establishment of the Truly Nolen franchised service business as the most recognizable in the local market place.

Open your local phone book – gauge the intrinsic demand for pest, lawn and termite services by the size and number of yellow pages ads.

“Ears and Tails above the rest!”

Growing and building a Truly Nolen pest control franchise involves finding, hiring and training an exceptional staff. The training and development schools, programs, manuals and media we use for our own well establish operations are available to you.

Use what we use; you can expand and develop based upon the local market!

“Nite Nite Termite”

What does it take to be Truly the “home town exterminator?”

In all states there are licensing and training requirements to do and to supervise persons making pest control applications for consumers. You must hire, motivate and manager a staff.

Put your management skills to work developing outstanding local individuals from the industry and help develop new talent.

This is not a Cookie Cutter - All in the box franchise

Everyone has attributes they excel in and others for which they desire help; a good franchise is a balance of systems and flexibility geared to emphasize your best abilities applied to the local marketplace demands. It is your businesses to which you contribute to and to enjoy the reward.

What is in the box? (Besides Mouse Ears?)

* Comprehensive training programs for you and your staff
* Purchasing advantages
* Marketing Assets
* Pier support from working managers
* Ongoing franchisee development and communication
* Strong well developed branding
* Company technical programs
* and More

Notice Regarding Franchise Laws

Nothing communicated in these web pages should be construed as an offer to sell a Truly Nolen franchise to residents of any jurisdiction which requires registration of the franchise before it is offered or sold in that jurisdiction. These web page communications are not directed to residents of any jurisdiction, which requires such registration. No Truly Nolen franchises will be offered or sold to any resident of any such jurisdiction until either the franchise has been exempted from registration, and an Offering Circular has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sales in compliance with applicable law.

The Truly Nolen franchises in the United States are independently owned and operated businesses.

Next — Are you someone who can execute and build upon an established program?

Franchises are very popular at the moment and more and more people are choosing to buy one as opposed to starting out by setting up their own business.

By purchasing a franchise you are effectively taking advantage of the success of an already established business. As the ‘franchisee’, you are buying a licence to use the name, products, services, and management support systems of the “franchiser” company. This licence normally covers a particular geographical area and runs for a limited time. The downside to a franchise is that you will never actually legally own the business.

As a franchisee, the way you pay for the franchise may be through an initial fee, ongoing management fees, a share of your turnover, or a combination of these depending on how you have set up the franchise.

A franchise business can take different legal forms - most are sole traders, partnerships or limited companies. Whatever the structure, the franchisee’s freedom to manage the business is limited by the terms of the franchise agreement.

For more information about buying a franchise please visit the British Franchise Association website.

Is it worth investing in a Business Franchise?

The simple answer is yes. However, it is important that you follow some careful steps before buying into a Business Franchise.

The good news is that there is information to suggest that the Franchise Business sector is still growing rapidly. During 2007 the Nat West Bank carried out a survey into the UK franchise market which revealed the astonishing financial growth of this sector. The approximate annual turnover of the business franchise sector is in excess of £10.8 billion. What is more interesting to note is that the vast majority of Business franchisees are in profit - a total of 93% to be exact! In 1991 the total number of profitable franchisees was 70% and in 2004 it was 88%. Therefore, this business sector is growing and there is a reason for it.

Why is it growing?

The simple reason is that a Business Franchise is usually tested first before it goes to market. If it works in one area, then there is a very strong chance that it will grow in others. As an example, take a moment to think about popular franchises such as Dominoes or McDonalds. They are literally everywhere, proving the fact that if there is demand in one area of the country, there will be similar demand elsewhere. The reason for this is because generally we are all the same, as people that is and we tend to follow trends. If 100 people like eating Dominoes pizza, then eventually there will be 100,000 that do! It’s simple science but it is worth thinking about when buying a franchise. The only downside to this philosophy is that the more demand there is, the higher the cost of the franchise.

Getting in at the right time.

The most effective way to turn your initial franchise investment into a successful profit is to buy in at the right time. That is, to buy into a franchise in a ‘key’ area and at a time when the franchise is generally unknown to the masses. The benefit of this method is that is a franchise is new and not very well known, the vendor cannot demand a high price for their franchise. The downside to this method is that you, as the franchisee, take the risk that the business as a whole may not grow into a hugely successful business.

Carry out lots of research before you commit.

The first piece of advice, and probably the most important, is not to part with your cash until you are absolutely sure you will see a return on your investment (ROI). Do not, and I repeat, do not part with your cash simply because you are eager to ‘own’ a business. Owning a business may appear to be exciting and a way of impressing your circle of friends, but in reality it is hard work and often difficult to get off the ground. That is why you must carry out plenty of research first before you commit to anything.

You need to also be aware that running a franchise can sometimes be frustrating. As a franchise owner you are doing exactly that - owning a franchise. You do not ‘own’ the entire business but instead you own the rights to use the brand and operating structure and resources. For some, this can be frustrating. As a franchise owner there will be plenty of rules and guidelines to follow, which is why you must make certain this is for you before you commit.

If you buy the franchise, and then a later date decide that it is not for you, then the franchiser could include a clause in the contract that states you must sell the franchise back to them for ‘X’ pounds. After this has happened, what do you think the franchise operator does? Yes that’s right, he sells it to someone else for a handsome profit! So the first thing to do is to make sure you are 100% certain that you will feel comfortable with owning and running a franchise.

The next thing you need to ask yourself is what skills do you have. Remember in the first lesson, ‘The Business Idea’, we asked ourselves 3 important questions:

1. What am I good at?

2. What do I enjoy doing?

3. What are my experiences?

Before you invest in a franchise or choose one you should ask yourself these important questions again. The answer to these questions will help you to determine which is the best franchise for you. For example, if you like working alone and don’t generally enjoy meeting people, then a franchise that involves serving customers is probably not for you. This type of business, where you are engaging face to face with your customers, can be difficult so think carefully about what type of business would best suit you.

Raising the finance to buy your franchise.

Before you decide on what franchise to invest in, you need to first decide how much capital you have to play with. This may sound strange, finding the money before the business, but there is a reason for it. Imagine attending a business franchise seminar or exhibition. You spend all day going round the stalls and stands and set your heart on one particular franchise which costs £20,000 to purchase. You go away and start to see if you can raise this kind of capital, only to realise that there’s not a cat in hells chance of you finding this quantity of money. On the other hand, imagine going to one of these exhibitions knowing exactly how much money you have to play with. Now you are ready to choose the right franchise that is within your budget, something that is very important.

Some banks will lend you the money to buy the franchise depending on the economic climate, your previous track record, your financial standing and of course your business plan. Whilst it is possible to get a good business loan rate, there are better ways to raise the money. The first method is to borrow from friends or family. The reason why this is usually a better way is:

1. The risk is significantly reduced. You will not have to put forward your property as security.

2. They are more likely to accept a longer repayment term and lower repayments.

3. They will not expect a large return for lending you the money.

Whilst all of the above are positive aspects, if you fail to make back any payments that are owed you then you are likely to lose close friends and family and sometimes things can even end up in court.

So, probably the best way to raise the finance is through friends and family, but make sure you proceed with caution!

Enjoy the Benefits of a Great Business Opportunity with the
JumpBunch Children’s Franchise

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Home-based (no storefront or “gym” facility required)

* No teaching or sports experience required
* Low start-up and low overhead costs
* Rapid growth market
* Proven business model
* Strong training and ongoing support
* Protected geographic territories

JumpBunch, Inc Franchise Opportunity_1″I researched a number of different franchise opportunities. JumpBunch has delivered exactly what I was looking for. We were up and running quickly and easily, the cost was very reasonable, and I’m doing something I really enjoy.” - Greg Burg, JumpBunch franchisee, California

JumpBunch delivers the advantages you look for in a superior franchise opportunity. You want the independence to grow your own business but you also want to invest in a proven business model – and in a market with strong growth potential. You also need to know that you can count on all the training and ongoing support you’ll need to succeed. You get all this and more with JumpBunch’s superior business model. You manage JumpBunch from home, but you offer classes at existing facilities - preschool, daycare, public and private elementary schools, and other centers where children gather for education or fun. This means you are simply offering an additional service to someone else’s established customer base. JumpBunch is attractive to them because you provide a unique, complementary, turnkey program. For you, overhead is low because you use their facility, and your “customers” are already in place.JumpBunch, Inc Franchise Opportunity_1
Rapidly growing demand

There are several key social and economic forces causing the market potential for JumpBunch to expand rapidly, including:

* Double-income families – With both parents working in most families and a growing number of single parent households, some 70% of kids are in daycare or before/after care programs all day long.
* Inactive children – More and more parents and educators are sensitive to risks associated with obesity and are searching for programs that will keep kids active and help build positive attitudes about sports and fitness.
* Tight public and private budgets – JumpBunch tailors programs for public and private elementary schools ready to outsource their gym classes. This is a cost-effective alternative for them and a great profit center for JumpBunch franchisees.

JumpBunch, Inc Franchise Opportunity_1Superior training and support

JumpBunch founder, Tom Bunchman, is committed to a rigorous training process to give each franchisee the best springboard for success. A robust online “Extranet” allows franchisees to share questions, ideas and solutions anytime, and an annual JumpBunch conference gives each owner a chance to strategize directly with JumpBunch staff and other franchisees who share a similar passion and vision for their business.

“The JumpBunch business model caught our attention first - the ability to add value by tapping into an existing client base. JumpBunch is an ingenious concept. Everything is in place to take advantage of a market that is growing very fast, as we’ve now seen first hand.” – Brian & Debbie Himes, Indiana

While experience in teaching or running your own business can be helpful, they are not required. The most important qualities for success are a sincere interest in teaching children, combined with the motivation and commitment to grow a successful business.

A specialty retail franchise opportunity like no other

Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Opportunity_1At Wild Birds Unlimited we show our customers how to turn their yards into birdfeeding habitats that bring song, color and life to their homes. Based on more than 25 years of research and experience, our bird supplies are the highest quality bird feeders and bird feeding equipment on the market today. We’re so confident about our designs that many of our products carry a lifetime guarantee.

Wild Birds Unlimited owners are passionate people; they’re passionate about the hobby of backyard birdfeeding and their businesses. They love nature, they love wild birds and they love sharing their enthusiasm about both with their customers.

Our owners are their local communities’ backyard birdfeeding specialists and a premier source of nature information as well as quality products. But who we are goes far beyond the items we sell. It’sWild Birds Unlimited Franchise Opportunity_2 our owners’ commitment to their customers that distinguishes them from other retailers, a fact that makes us very proud. They enjoy helping their customers understand birds and nature, swapping stories about the latest bird sightings and seeing other people share their excitement.

Our stores are more than a birder’s paradise, however. They are resources for unique nature gifts, decorative lawn and garden accessories and a variety of natural home and personal care products.
If you:

* dream of combining your backyard birdfeeding hobby with a business;
* love the adventure of retail;
* enjoy spending your days with friendly people;
* are entrepreneurial yet willing to work within a proven system;
* are willing to work hard;
* are energetic, friendly and outgoing;

- then the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise opportunity might be a fit for you!
Everything a growing business needs

Our Support Center staff members have more than a century’s combined retail experience to assist our stores. They specialize in turning obstacles into opportunities for our franchise store owners, providing help and support in every aspect of the retail business including:

* Assistance in creating a comprehensive business plan, selecting a store location and negotiating a lease
* Eight-day intensive retail training program
* Store design and layout
* Complete backyard birdfeeding training
* Sales training and point-of-sale training
* Retail support that includes a business consultant and a customized consulting plan
* Purchasing support: product evaluation, purchasing programs and WBU branded products
* Communications with other WBU stores
* Human resources support
* Technical/computer support
* Annual marketing program with complete month-by-month support materials
* Merchandising education, support and evaluation
* Market research
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If you want to turn your hobby into a business, or if you have an interest in birds and would like to run a business that brings people and nature together, the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise could be right for you. Previous business experience is helpful but not essential. We will provide all the training and support you need to launch and develop your retail store.

It seems from a historical perspective that about the time that you tell for sure that the country is in a recession then it is half over. The current US recession appears to have started one year ago and therefore we should now be about half way through it. What does this mean? It means now is the time to get into a franchised outlet or buy a franchise business opportunity for sale, so that you can ride the upswing as the economy returns slowly but surely to full power.

Is this statement too bullish considering the current financial crisis? Some would say so, but I wouldn’t be too sure, why you ask? Well for several reasons. One, the US government is pouring money into the economy, and with the help of the Federal Reserve is strengthening the banks and freeing up credit markets. Two, the stimulus packages are going to be a very big help putting money into the pockets of citizens, taxpayers, investors and consumers alike.

Additionally, and let’s not forget that many companies that have downsized were really “right-sizing” shedding inefficiency, excess capacity and streamlining their processes. And as the larger companies did this, it opens the doors for small companies to pick up the slack and find opportunities in the market as demand increases.

Franchising companies and franchised organizations will find many qualified franchise buyers that previously were gainfully employed and not looking to get into the a franchise business opportunity or their own small business. This is a major plus and is quite common during economic expansion periods, which by the way start at the bottom of the business cycle and ride all the way to the top.

Are you thinking of expanding the franchise into new territory? Before you take the plunge, you’ll need franchise information regarding the new market’s demographics, demands and competition. You may also want to hear stories of other franchisors who have moved outside their comfort zones to expand their empires. From fast food franchises to restaurant franchises to retail franchises and tech franchises, there is always a market for a good product and good service.

“Location is key to how your store is actually going to do,” says Ben Gudoy Jr who took the franchise L&L Drive-Inn from Hawaii and brought it to Gardena and San Diego, California. “We targeted places where we saw ties and knew people would eat the starches we offered.” He said their plate lunches made of white rice scoops, macaroni salad scoops and a meat entree were hit favorites in Hawaii but he knew that the Hispanic, Asian and military populations would go for it in California, Las Vegas, Washington and Colorado. “It’s just a matter of educating,” added franchisor Eddie Flores Jr. “They just don’t understand the concept. But once they try it, they’ll eat it.”

LA Boxing was an offshoot of the LA Fitness center that started as a dank boxing gym in 1992. Anthony Geisler, a member-turned-franchisee, opened the first LA Boxing club franchise in suburban Aliso Viejo, California in 2002. With “moms, strollers and vans,” Geisler said “I knew that’s where the product would go.” Quickly, his secondary gym out-grossed the first one so he knew he had stumbled onto something good.

In 2004, the franchise moved from simply selling gym memberships to offering branded boxing gloves, bags, mats and rings in multiple locations. Soon another franchisee came to them from Albuquerque, New Mexico and a third from Chantilly, Virginia. Now there are 100 stores nationwide. This year the franchise reeled in $6 million, with the top-grossing locations surprisingly all situated on the East Coast.

At first, both of the franchise owners were worried about spreading their restaurant and fitness franchises outside their home states. Would Californians understand the concept of a plate lunch? Would the East Coast accept a fitness center called “LA Fitness?” These questions loomed but ultimately, expansion was a good thing. For Flores, adapting his traditional Hawaiian meal to regional cultures was a smashing success. For Geisler, it was just the opposite. Sticking firm to the Los Angeles name-brand proved crucial. Either way, expansion sometimes involves educating new markets and building a buzz.

Are you wondering how sports franchises are started? There is a wealth of information about franchising on the internet and finding a franchise opportunity is easier than you think. The most important thing is to find a suitable niche that appeals to you and that you follow the franchise agreement and manuals you receive. Sometimes you can begin a sports franchise for as little as $5,000.

Sports franchises come with many exciting bonuses. First of all, the customer base for this type of franchise is usually established and fiercely loyal. The brand name is already associated with quality and performance so you need to do very little work, and a sports franchise requires very little startup cash and investment. Additionally, the franchising business in general is low-risk with only 5% resulting in failure (compared to more than 50% for small businesses). Each franchise can be examined to see which suits you best.

When most people think of a sports business franchise, they think of basketball, baseball, football and hockey logo jerseys, jackets and hats. However, there are also sports-themed businesses to consider. For instance, Snap Fitness is one of the top-producing fitness franchises because their gyms are open 24/7, their employees are knowledgeable and they use the best security surveillance systems to ensure safety. Sports retail franchise, Nevada Bob’s Golf, offers specialty golf products. Future Stars Sports Photography is a training center for sports photography offering great products and customer service.

There will always be a place in America for sports franchises. Locals will always want merchandise and memorabilia for their hometown heroes. Yet in some instances, dream teams or playoff teams entice fans from beyond their borders to buy. According to the Ultimate Standings list, the top ten franchises (in order) are: the Indianapolis Colts, the San Antonio Spurs, the New Orleans Hornets, the Green Bay Packers, the Anaheim Ducks, the Los Angeles Angels, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Pistons, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

If you are reading this, then you are likely engaged in the first step of finding some franchises for sale. Franchise information is plentiful online, with sites like “Entrepreneur” publishing articles about franchising and sites like “Franchise Gator” listing all franchises available. When starting a new franchise, you’ll need to research things like name brand, location, competition, supporting services and franchise fees. Finding the right opportunity may be tedious but it will save you from wasting unprecedented sums of money and experiencing the heartache of failure.

One way to find a franchise for sale is to check out an exposition. For international franchises, you will want to head to Washington DC (March 20-22) for the 2009 International Expo of franchising. The same group also holds similar events for national franchising opportunities with the West Coast Expo (October 2-4, 2009) in Los Angeles, the Expo South (January 9-11, 2009) in Miami and Franchise & Financing Expos in Atlanta, Boston, Atlanta and North Texas. Before you attend one of these expositions, decide how much you have to invest, which type of business is right for you and consider your own personal background or skills.

When you get to the event, you’ll be able to peruse a number of different franchises for sale all in one place. Be sure to ask the franchisor questions like: “How long have you been in business? How many franchised outlets exist and where are they located? What is the initial franchise fee, start-up costs, continued royalty payments and franchise tax? What support does the franchisor offer and what are the franchisor mandates?”

Be aware that exhibitors will try to entice you to attend promotional meetings, lunches and may offer you special deals. Remember, these people are highly trained in sales and are hoping you’ll choose them. Don’t give in just for a free dinner or prize. Legitimate franchises will never lay high-pressured pitches on you, but rather will assume you will make some comparisons before coming back.

Once you narrow down the franchises for sale that you are interested in, you’ll need to meet with franchisors and see how the franchise business is run. You’ll also need to pick up a copy of the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), which is an invaluable free resource that by law must be provided by the franchisor at least 10 business days before a franchise agreement is signed. In this docket, you’ll receive company information, fee summaries, required purchases, trademark rights, earnings claims and statistics. You’ll have access to a franchise directory of past and present owners too. With this information, you will have the tools you need to make an informed decision.

Be a team player, as that is what franchising is all about. Franchising Philosophy is built on a win-win scenario. When the franchisees do well and gain more market share and revenue, the franchisor receives more royalties and a stronger brand name. The stronger brand name allows them to sell more franchises, and that means a stronger brand name presence in the minds of potential and current customers.

This increase in customers comes full circle when they enter your store to buy something because they trust your brand. Meaning you the franchisee makes more money, and the circle continues and the storm becomes a force to be reckoned with in the market place. That’s the goal, further, as the franchise chain gets bigger the economies of scale for buying power also kick in, meaning the cost of goods sold goes way down too, ah, more profit for you the franchisee.

Obviously, franchising is one of the best business models ever created, but there are some drawbacks as rogue franchisees or chronic complainers destroy the trust between franchisors and franchisees. And mistrust causing conflicts and communication problems and threatens to weaken the Hurricane of Success.

As a franchisee you must be part of the solution, never the problem, constant complaining tears down the team and everyone loses. Positive feedback and solution based thinking is where you need to put your thoughts. Anyone can destroy a group from within; mutiny is about as old a problem as any. If you see rogue franchisees in your organization, talk with them, bring them back into the fold, be a go-between with your franchisor.

You see, you livelihood depends on it and by helping make the team stronger everyone wins, even those that would rather tear down then join in the success of the whole. And remember this, those who go from detractor to team-player often in the end will become the best team players of all. Think on this.

If you want to spice up your franchised outlet and try something new, why not consider a Co-marketing strategy with a nearby local business. In other words trade leads with that other business. Let’s say you own a franchise floral business and there is a business customer that comes in buys stuff from you a good 2-3 times per week and you have noticed that they are one of your best customers.

You know the more they buy the more money you make, find out more about what it is they do? Maybe the host local events in the community, well, why not see how you can assist them to get more business. Why not put their flyers on your counter and help promote their business too? Why not invite them to attend local business networking meetings with you?

Why not introduce them to your circle of business associates. Yes, you will most likely have to check with your franchisor if you decide to go much further than this with your co-marketing plans, but, you may find that your strategy might work with other franchisees in your system and lead to a new franchise system wide local co-marketing plan, helping all your fellow franchise owners.

One of the benefits of being part of a franchising company is that everyone benefits when one of the outlets does well or comes up with a new way of doing business. Can you honestly think of a better way to help the whole team then finding a way to drive more business to each franchisee? Believe me when I tell you, your franchisor wants your franchised outlet and all the franchisees making more revenue, it’s a win-win.

Just because everyone else is complaining about the economic conditions in the market place does not mean you should too. Realistically, it makes sense to refuse to participate in a recession and if you agree please continue to read. You see, it is my contention that a small business must succeed, especially when it is your small business; failure, well, it’s just not an option, so let’s go ahead and take that option off the table right now shall we.

Instead let’s discuss strategic marketing and get you thinking about a plan of attack. That’s right, preempt those economic forecasts. There are a couple of tactics that work so very well when the fish are not biting and customers are not coming in the door. What I recommend is that you get out there and invite them in, push them in or drag them in if you have too. Do it as if your life depended on it, because the life of your franchised outlet just might.

Look at this way, when you purchased your franchise business opportunity, you knew that it would be hard work and that nothing good in life is easy, well, what we have here is living proof of that reality, and since you are a tough cookie and we all know that when the going gets tough the tough get going why not get tough! How so you ask?

Well, first, start by taking a blown up map of your area surrounding your store. Next, look at that map and see the areas where folks live and work that appear to be your best target segment or customer. Now, let’s divide up the area by days and teams (perhaps, you and some of your employees). You need to canvas that area as if you were walking precincts to get votes.

Go to each home and talk with the owners, give them a coupon, invite them in to shop. Tell them that you’d like their suggestions and that you value their opinions. Ask them if they know of friends that might be interested in your services or what you are selling. It works and if you are serious about making it through tough times in your franchise business, then you need to get that map and start plotting your course to franchise success. Think on this.

When economic times are tough many franchise system watch their ranks thin, but in reality what is happening is the weak are discharged and those franchisees go out of business or transfer their less than successful units. Whereas this might alarm a franchise buyer this is a natural process in the wild world of business and it this very “survival of the fittest” that has allowed franchise systems to grow and prosper, while dominating their industry sub-sectors.

Should a franchise buyer of a franchised business opportunity consider a used franchised outlet for sale or should they buy a new unit in a new territory? Well, there are pros and cons to both scenarios, but consider this. If a potential new franchisee has been laid off from Corporate America, chances are they want to get to work as soon as possible. If they have to wait to build a new store or start a brand new franchise this could take months if not a year.

So, one of the greatest advantages to buying an existing location, even if it is under performing is that it does come with it a customer base and it is at least up and running already. A new fresh blood infusion might be all it needs to succeed. Sure it might take a little extra hard work in the beginning but what business doesn’t; franchised or not?

Best of all one must consider that if they are working in that business they are not sitting at home stewing over building permits, equipment package deliveries, inventory or trying to recruit labor, see the advantage. It’s definitely something to consider when looking into a franchised business opportunity for sale.

You have scouted the scene, you have researched franchise opportunities, you’ve talked with the head honchos and now you are ready to sign the papers. The adrenaline is coursing through your veins as you ponder becoming a successful entrepreneur. You’ve heard that a franchise is a fantastic way to get into the business world and be your own boss. Yet before you get started on your new franchise opportunity, it’s a good idea to ask the franchiser, “In retrospect, what would you do differently in your early years as a franchisee?” This little nugget of wisdom can take you far in your endeavors.

One common mistake that new franchise owners make is failing to negotiate the terms of their lease. Real estate costs are one of the biggest investments you’ll make when starting restaurant franchises, fast food franchises or other business franchises. It’s prudent to negotiate for the lowest possible base rent.

Sometimes, you can gradually increase the amount paid later on, but aiming for a period of three to six months of free rent, while you’re building your business, will save you a huge headache and allow you to focus exclusively on your business operations. Another option is asking for a leasehold improvement allowance, which could be anywhere between $5,000 and $30,000. This will help you expand your business location and make any necessary changes to your space, without having to pay immediately.

Another franchisee mistake is assuming that all contractors charge the same for build-outs. However, construction and fixture costs can vary greatly, sometimes costing owners of a franchise opportunity tons of upfront loot. Many rookies later admit that they should have used competitive bidding before contracting, as it could have saved them thousands of dollars.

The new franchisee can encounter a number of problems, but with a little bit of research and a lot of discussion, they can identify these pitfalls before it’s too late. Before you get involved with a new franchise, you need to make sure you’re the type of person who can handle these pressures. If you’re sick of the 9-5 and think you’ll be working less as a franchise owner, forget it! You need to be fully committed to this venture, particularly in the beginning, and you need to be aggressive in your pursuit of better prices and smarter ways of doing business. Tenacity and a hardworking spirit can go a long way for the right person.