Archive for May, 2010

FranNet Expands in Central Valley with Trish Carruth

Posted by FranNet on May 28th, 2010 under FranNet News Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

FranNet West expanded to meet the demand of Central Valley with Franchise Consultant, Trish Carruth.  The consulting services offered by Carruth are free of charge and are designed to help Valley residents determine if franchise business ownership is right for them and match them to the right one for their goals and lifestyle. As a [...]

EVENT: Meet with Franchises Looking to Grow Along the Colorado Front Range

Posted by Cindy Rayfield on May 27th, 2010 under Business Ownership, Events Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

National franchisors expanding along the Front Range will be represented at a Meet the Franchisor event in June.

Top Franchises of 2010 Part III

Posted by FranNet on May 26th, 2010 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

What’s the top franchise in the US? Each year, Entrepreneur magazine compiles the industry’s most comprehensive franchise ranking, creating the Franchise 500. The survey uses financial data to evaluate objective, quantifiable measures for each franchise operation, especially financial strength, stability, size, and overall growth of the company. This week, we’ll look at the top ten [...]

Top Franchises of 2010 Part II

Posted by FranNet on May 24th, 2010 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

What’s the top franchise in the US? Each year, Entrepreneur magazine compiles the industry’s most comprehensive franchise ranking, creating the Franchise 500. The survey uses financial data to evaluate objective, quantifiable measures for each franchise operation, especially financial strength, stability, size, and overall growth of the company. This week, we’ll look at the top ten [...]

Tips to Reinvigorate Your Next Meeting

Posted by FranNet on May 21st, 2010 under Small Business, Tips and Trends Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

There is an adage in corporate America that says the average executive will spend 75% of her time in meetings. In my own experience, I have found this to be true. As the president of a marketing consulting firm with many Fortune 500 clients, I am called upon to constantly design effective meetings for them.  [...]

Top Franchises of 2010 Part I

Posted by FranNet on May 20th, 2010 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

What’s the top franchise in the US? Each year, Entrepreneur magazine compiles the industry’s most comprehensive franchise ranking, creating the Franchise 500. The survey uses financial data to evaluate objective, quantifiable measures for each franchise operation, especially financial strength, stability, size, and overall growth of the company. This week, we’ll look at the top ten [...]

From Consultant to Senior Care Franchise Owner

Posted by FranNet on May 19th, 2010 under Business Ownership, Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

FranNet Colorado helps community grow with new business On the road to success is local business professional Steve Lamb.   Stacy Swift of FranNet Colorado recently helped Lamb through the franchise business investigation process and he is now the new owner of a BrightStar Healthcare franchise.  BrightStar is a fully licensed medical agency that offers exclusive private-duty home [...]

FranNet Webinar: May 19th on New Career Options

Posted by FranNet on May 18th, 2010 under Events Tags: , , , , , , ,  •  2 Comments

Have you not found what you are looking for in your career? Looking for something to be passionate about and not worry about losing your job, again? Join us May 19th at 3:00 pm EST for a free online educational webinar will help you decide. Business Ownership is not for everyone so we will help [...]

Use Social Media to Improve Networking Skills

Posted by FranNet on May 14th, 2010 under Networking Tags: , , ,  •  2 Comments

Marketing has always been building trust with your customers and knowing what they need and want.  The more ways you can get in front of and get to know your customer the better. Networking is an integral part of business that allows people to know who you are and what you do.   Attend as many [...]

Lighting the Fire: Tips for Motivating Employees, Part III

Posted by FranNet on May 13th, 2010 under Tips and Trends Tags: , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

This week, we’ll be talking about employee motivation, which, like a diamond, is elusive and legendary. Lucky ones have it and many are still searching for it. If you can’t seem to get your employees fired up about a project, or about the company in general, these tips will help.  5.      Grapevine Whines Most employees, [...]