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Franchise Profile: OneClick Cleaners

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OneClick Cleaners has the only online fully functional, full service website allowing customers to sign up online, enter cleaning preferences, set schedules and pickups all from the home or office.

 

The OneClick Cleaners™ Quick Start Program offers more start-up support than any other dry cleaning franchise, as a portion of the initial franchise fee will go towards equipment, supplies and start-up marketing & advertising material for your business. With OneClick Cleaners™ you can provide dry cleaning and laundry services, tailoring, shoe repair as well as other service-related conveniences for single & multifamily homes, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail centers, schools or any other institutions that require service on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The first day you go out is the first day you start making money!

 

 

OneClick’s Quick Start Program will Jumpstart your Business!

Quick Start franchise owners will be assigned a professional start up coach to work one-on-one with you and develop a customized marketing plan for your area; specialized market impact groups to encourage business development and best practices; and reduced overall start-up costs.

 

Quick Start franchise owners benefit from..

  • Limited time reduced franchise fee
  • Low minimum down payment
  • Start-up equipment, supplies & marketing materials
  • In-house direct financing available
  • A professional start-up coach for the first year
  • A customized marketing & advertising plan

 

To learn more about this franchise opportunity and how to get started, please visit the following link: http://www.franchisebuy.com/franchise/OneClick-Cleaners. Fill out the form provided to submit information and request a meeting with OneClick’s franchise developer.

Why you should consider becoming a franchisee

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Many entrepreneurs worry about raising the necessary funds to become business owners. Recently, SCORE endorsed franchising as one of the best routes to take if an entrepreneur wishes to become self-employed.

 

Franchising allows people from all backgrounds and walks of life to transform into successful entrepreneurs with profitable businesses of their own. The secret to franchising’s success lies in the relationship franchisors have with their franchisees and also how much support each franchise gives to its franchisees.

 

Franchisors do much of the initial “up-front” work, providing franchisees help with their franchise’s site selection, personnel training, product supply, marketing, advertising and, in recent years, help with financing. As franchising is a legal agreement, franchisors don’t — and legally cannot– leave their franchisees to face the business world alone. When times get tough or franchisees run into situations previously never experience, franchisors are happy to step in, help and serve as a guide.

 

Of course, with starting any business, it’s important to do as much research as possible and learn about each franchise opportunity that a potential franchisee. Read each opportunity’s Franchisor’s Disclosure Document (FDD) and ask questions. Get in touch with current franchisees to learn about their experience with the franchise– positive or negative. Again, as franchising is a legal agreement, be fully aware of what the conditions may be, from how to terminate the agreement to where a franchisee must buy their ovens.

 

Prospective franchisees should approach selecting a franchise the same way they would approach starting a non-franchised business: write a business plan. What are your reasons behind going into business for yourself? What motivates you? How many hours a week are you willing to work? (Small business owners are always working.) What are your short term goals?  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Can you handle not taking a vacation for the next 2-3 years? How will your family handle your new work schedule?

 

Most importantly, will you enjoy going in to work everyday? As Steve Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe to be great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Funding a Franchise

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If you have decided to become a franchisee, you need funding to get your doors open. Before you proceed, you should know how banks view franchises and what information you will need before approaching the bank for a loan.

 

Banks find loans for those interested in purchasing a franchise more appealing than those looking to start their own business from scratch. Statistically speaking, franchisees are more likely to succeed than the average small business owner: 99% of all franchise operations succeed within a five-year period of time where as 65% of all general businesses succeed in that same five-year time period. Banks view franchisees as having prior history because the entire franchise is already established.

 

If you are going to purchase a franchise and are in need of financial aid, the bank will need as much information as you can possibly provide. In order to grant you the most aid possible, the potential franchisee must provide information about the franchise business you are interested in purchasing, the business plan, his or her financial information, the franchise agreement, and information on the local area.

 

Funding a franchise, while considerably easier than getting a loan for an entirely new business, takes research, time, and planning. Make sure you have all of the proper information before proceeding, and take advantage of any local resources for business owners that are available while you are trying to get your new franchise up and running.

 

To find a franchise that fits your budget, visit a franchise directory such as http://franchisebuy.com.

Franchise Profile: Online Trading Academy

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Tens of millions of people have seen their retirement derailed by the financial turmoil of the past decade. Online Trading Academy has a proven record of helping these people get back on track by teaching the tools of the professional trader/investor in stocks, futures, currencies and more.

 

Online Trading Academy teaches adult students to trade and invest at a professional level using modern online tools. Their business model was born in 1997 when they operated their own large trading floor; the training provided to new traders was so effective that they eventually switched their focus to education vs. active trading.

 

 

Their first Financial Education Center was company-owned, but they quickly realized that the model could be easily replicated with appropriate support and the first Online Trading Academy franchise opened in 2005. Today they have 32 franchises around the world in addition to the original Center. They also have a large and rapidly growing family of 150,000 current and former students who have invested an average of $10,000 per student in their training.

 

Exclusive franchise territories are still available in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Please submit you information on their entry form for more information: http://franchisebuy.com/franchise/Online-Trading-Academy.

 

 

Why Online Trading Academy?

As an Online Trading Academy franchisee, you can empower people with tools to build their personal wealth and retirement security while also improving their quality of life. Many of their students have been trading for years with moderate success and find that the principles and practices they learn at Online Trading Academy help them take their results to a new level. Others are newly retired or have recently left their jobs and enjoy the flexibility of being able to trade on their own schedule, whether it’s several hours a day or just a few minutes a month.

 

The enthusiasm that Online Trading Academy students feel comes directly from the quality of the teaching materials and their learn-by-doing educational model that has been tested over time. They are very different from the hotel ballroom investment seminars and from the proprietary systems that students may have experienced in the past, and their steady growth and revenues prove it works. Join Online Trading Academy as a franchise owner, and adopt their proven methods as your new business model!

Checkers and Rally’s: Driving Food Franchise Growth

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Though young when compared with Wendy’s and McDonald’s, fast food franchises Checkers and Rally’s have proven that sometimes newer can be better. The two concepts are fueling their growth with frequent menu improvements, intensive franchisee recruitment and training, and a commitment to veterans.

 

Founded in the late 80s, Checkers and Rally’s sell your traditional fast food fare: burgers, fries, cola, milkshakes, hand pies and a bevvy of other American favorites– with a twist. The restaurant franchises often update their menu. New food items include a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and a Fry Lover’s Burger, which makes a literal combo out of a burger and fries. Pair either new sandwich with a Banana Milkshake and consider your appetite crushed.

 

While Checkers and Rally’s certainly have their customers’ hunger under control, it’s the franchise duo’s ability to encourage greatness in their franchisees that’s most admirable. The franchise is 800 strong and the established brands have been lauded by numerous franchise industry publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, QSR, and Franchise Times.

 

One of the secrets to Checkers and Rally’s collective success is how deeply involved the brands are in selecting franchisees, franchisee training, keeping product offerings current and maintaining Checkers and Rally’s visibility through concerted public relations, lead generation, marketing and social media efforts.

 

Once approved, new Checkers and Rally’s franchisees undergo a five week intensive training program in an established Checkers or Rally’s location. Pending a successfully completed training program, each franchisee is guided by a business team assigned to his or her location to aid in site selection, provide construction support, and train managers and other personnel. There’s not a single step that Checkers and Rally’s franchisees take alone. There’s a reason why the two concepts have been ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500”  as one of the Top 100 franchises in the U.S. and as one of the Top 100 fastest growing franchises in the U.S.

 

The restaurant franchises are also committed to aiding veterans of the armed forces and are active members of VetFran, providing discounts to honorably discharged veterans who qualify.

 

For more information on Checkers and Rally’s or to learn how to become a franchisee, visit http://www.franchisebuy.com/franchise/Checkers-Drive-In-Restaurants-Inc.

Can You Succeed with a Work-at-Home Job?

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Along with the upsides of working from home – like being your own boss and working your own hours – there are downsides, namely, being your own boss and working your own hours. You may have the talent to work at home but you also need the discipline. Ask yourself these three questions to decide whether working at home is for you.

 

Do I take the initiative?
Rather than waiting for tasks from an employer, at home you have to make work for yourself. Whether it’s finding new clients or brainstorming a new product, you are solely responsible for keeping your home business going.

 

How well do I manage my time?
You’re free to check your social networking accounts all day when you work at home, but one simple fact remains: no work, no pay. Time management skills are a must for maintaining a steady rate of production.

 

Is my family supportive?
Relatives may have a hard time understanding that you aren’t free just because you’re at home all day. If you aren’t comfortable setting clear boundaries regarding your work schedule, be prepared to deal with constant interruptions.

 

Answering ‘no’ to any of these questions is a sign that you aren’t ready to work at home. Working at home part-time can allow you to see for yourself whether you have what it takes to work at home for good.

To learn more about independent business and franchise opportunities, many of which will allow you to work from home, visit www.FranchiseBuy.com.