As a franchise consultant at FranNet Colorado, I visit with a lot of people who say they are ready for business ownership, but after I ask a few questions, I can easily determine if they are actually business-ready or simply business-curious. There is a big difference between these two types of people. There’s a change [...]
Consider contacting FranNet. FranNet itself is a franchise, and it offers a no-cost assessment tool that helps evaluate whether a client has the acumen to operate a business successfully. FranNet represents more than 200 franchises. Its assessment process evaluates a client’s interests, experience and availability of finances, allowing FranNet to suggest several franchises from its portfolio. To learn more, visit www.frannet.com.
FranNet will continue support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE, the Counselors to America’s Small Business. This relationship will provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make educated decisions when considering a franchised business. FranNet services cover the entire US and Canada. They are the most knowledgeable, professional [...]
FranNet, a leading franchise consultation company, is continuing support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” to provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make comprehensive choices when considering starting a franchised business. FranNet, with more than 55 offices, is looked upon as the [...]
Financial experts suggest that small businesses will be the saviors in this economy, dragging the country out of the prolonged recession. Their nimble business processes and downright scrappiness are the best ingredients to grow the small business now. Today, we’ll talk about two organizations that specialize in helping the small business owner. Use all available [...]
Have a million dollar idea? Then get $5000 in start-up funds and even more in free publicity. Apply for Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur of 2010 Award. Tell them what inspired your biz, how it’s different and where you see it going. There’s even a College Edition! The deadline is June 15, so don’t delay. If you need [...]
When we think about branding we primarily think about our product or service but we must also begin to focus on our self-branding. Just like branding speaks volumes for your product or services, you as a brand speak volumes also. Take a minute to see what your self-brand say about you. Does it compliment your [...]
Jump Start Your Marketing with Project Rev The Deluxe Corporation & SCORE Launch Project Rev About: Brought to you by the Deluxe Corporation and SCORE, Project Rev is a yearlong program to help 10 entrepreneurs jump start their small business marketing efforts. Prize: Winners will get personalized mentoring from a SCORE counselor to help them [...]
When answering the telephone: The person who answers the telephone in the business represents the company’s image. Anyone who answers the phone should always do so in the most professional mannar. If a message is taken, make sure to get the full name of the caller, his/her phone number, the reason for calling and the best time to return the [...]
To help increase your leverage both personal and professionally, do a quick self-assessment of where you are by viewing the listing below. First: Create an informal business plan, around one to three pages each, as a blue print for your company. Second: Focus on marketing business basics: 1. Exercise A Professional Phone & Email Presence – Let [...]
