Archive for October, 2009

Success Story: Eugene and Jennifer P. of Liberty Hill, TX

Posted by FranNet on October 27th, 2009 under FranNet News, Success Stories Tags: , , , ,  •  No Comments

After spending nearly 30 years in the Semi-conductor business Eugene wasn’t interested in staying in the “Rat Race” With a Passion for mentoring and teaching; Eugene and Jennifer wanted to find a business that would not only make a profit but a difference in the community as well.  Eugene was lost in the sea of [...]

Right at Home, Inc. Expands In-Home Personal Care Services to the UK

Posted by FranNet on October 25th, 2009 under Franchise Industry News, Franchises Tags: , , , ,  •  No Comments

Right at Home, Inc., a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance has begun its international expansion with the addition of its first Master Franchise in the United Kingdom, announced Allen Hager, founder and president of Right at Home. With more than 165 local franchises in 41 states, Right at Home will expand [...]

Success Story: Brad S. – Denver Tech Center

Posted by FranNet on October 23rd, 2009 under Success Stories Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Stacy Swift, of FranNet Colorado, introduced CMIT to Brad S. in November. Brad had worked in technical and software sales for more than 20 years, and was downsized at the end of last year.  For the next phase of his career he wanted something of his own that would contribute to his financial success.   His [...]

Success Story: Michael M. – Rocky River, Ohio

Posted by FranNet on October 22nd, 2009 under Success Stories Tags: , ,  •  1 Comment

Tracy Rickman of FranNet Northern Ohio and Right at Home are proud to announce the signing of Michael M. of Rocky River, Ohio.  Michael has the very rare combination of being a “numbers” guy and a “people”  person.  With a background in finance and management, Michael studied at Ohio State University.  He is very involved in [...]

Obama’s New Push to Help Small Business Get Loans

Posted by FranNet on October 22nd, 2009 under Business Ownership, Franchise Industry News Tags: , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

As part of its efforts to stimulate economic recovery, the Obama Administration announced on Oct. 21 a new set of initiatives to help spur lending to small businesses. President Obama headed to Landover, Md., to make the announcement on the premises of Metropolitan Archives, a 13-employee record storage and delivery company seeking expansion capital. “I [...]

Success Story: Steven and Robin M.

Posted by FranNet on October 20th, 2009 under Success Stories Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Steve has spent the last 14 years with Capital One.  With the financial turmoil Steve’s job was eliminated.  Steve had been the Production Manager and his wife a homemaker. Steve and Robin love to give back to their community. They have saved well, are putting their children through college and have continued to volunteer in [...]

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Posted by FranNet on October 12th, 2009 under Business Ownership, Franchises Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

I was approached by a fellow who wants my help researching a particular franchise.  As we talked I could see he had absolutely fallen in love with the business to the point where he just didn’t see the facts.   It reminds me of the old song “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.”  In spite of the [...]

Success Story: Jonathon Van

Posted by FranNet on October 10th, 2009 under Success Stories Tags: ,  •  No Comments

FranNet consultant Mike Martuza referred Jonathon Van to Molly Maid Franchise. “I’m a numbers person with a big heart,” said Jonathon. “Molly Maid with its predictable revenue from repeat customers spoke to my rational side, and contributing to my community through the Ms. Molly Foundation and other local programs touched an emotional need.” Jonathon possesses [...]

Invest low, sell high!

Posted by FranNet on October 9th, 2009 under Business Ownership Tags: , ,  •  1 Comment

You may wonder why anyone would consider starting a business right now when all we hear about is the struggling economy, the layoffs, the huge national debt, the continuing gloom and doom coming from the media.  Well, I say this is the perfect time to separate the real entrepreneurs from the wanna-be entrepreneurs!  Seriously, why [...]

FranNet Primes Women for Entrepreneurship

Posted by FranNet on October 6th, 2009 under Business Ownership Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

The business landscape across the nation is evolving, and increasingly, it is showing its feminine side. In fact, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research, women-owned businesses currently account for 40 percent of all privately held firms. “More and more women are choosing to grab the reigns and run their own operations,” said Jania [...]