September 2008 Archived Franchise Articles

Sitting in the shadows of big businesses like entertainment, computer technology, food service, and retail, many worthy and productive business industries do not receive a great deal of stage time before the public. Part of that is due to the fact that there are markets whose primary work is never actually commissioned by the average consumer, even though the product may be as ordinary as a newspaper or printed advertisement. One such industry (in fact the one responsible for papers and advertisements) is the printing industry.
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That there are differences between men and women should not come as a surprise to anyone. That those differences would be a consideration, and even a key method in determining whether or not a person would have greater success in the franchise world, however, seems to be a bit more surprising. That is until one understands that the franchising world needs more women franchise owners. According to recent studies, and also to age old observances of the many differences in the way men and women think and operate, women tend to have a different style and approach to business thinking that allows them a significant edge in the franchising market.
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When you start in business for yourself, it can often be a daunting experience, mostly because you are stepping into a world of new experiences - a world full of unknowns. Whatever challenges you face, however, there will always be someone who has done it before you and can help you navigate what is coming next because they have already been through it. If you are looking at starting a computer franchise, you are not alone. Many have gone before you, and here are 8 bits of wisdom that they have passed on to help beginners along the path they have already travelled.
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As you move from just browsing business listings toward signing the final paperwork on the purchase of a management franchise, there are dozens of choices you will make at every step along the way. Though many of us only focus on the big decisions, it is arguably just as important to pay close attention to the small decisions along the way, because they can add up very quickly. Here are eight quick tips that will help bring ease, speed and more oversight to your business decisions as you enter the world of management franchises.
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The ultimate business formula would be one that is capable of ensuring complete and unhindered success for the entire lifespan of the organization. Of course, no such formula actually exists; there will forever be unforeseeable bumps and hiccups in the life of any business. Still, there are simple precautionary measures the owner of a business to business franchise can take to minimize or even avoid many of the hiccups before they ever arise. Here are ten such things you can do to keep ahead of the game in your B2B franchise.
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While sometimes men, women, and their employers disagree, one thing everyone seems to be agreeing on these days is that when mum serves as both care provider to young children and financial provider for her family, it takes a toll on everyone involved. The BBC, the Guardian, and other major news organizations have studied this in recent years. Only a decade ago, about half of the UK believed that having mothers work outside the home would not have a negative impact on the home, but this is no longer the case, and many men and women have since changed their minds. Having now seen firsthand how families have been impacted by the cultural shift that, in the last 30 years, has moved 30% more of the UK's mums with kids under 5 into the workplace, more people are seeing the negative aspects of having women with young children work outside the home.
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