September 27, 2007 - Joel Libava, franchise expert/consultant/blogger meets with Franchise Interviews
First ever franchise blog launched targeting war veterans. Joel Libava, franchise expert/consultant and a popular franchise industry blogger has expanded his Internet offerings related to the world of franchise ownership, and has started a new blog, The Franchise Blog 4 Vets. {www.Thefranchiseblog4Vets.com}. This is the first ever blog on franchising that will be focused on war veteran's returning home from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the world requiring our armed forces presence. Joel will also give some fantastic tips on how to buy a franchise.
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September 20, 2007 - Franchise Interviews Meets with some of the top Franchise Loan Experts
Obtaining financing for your franchise can be a daunting process. Did you know in a recent study has shown that over 80% of small business loan applications are declined due to presentation alone? Funding is a key element in the start-up phase of most businesses and franchises are no exception. Since the total investment required to start a franchise or business opportunity can range from under $10,000 to several million, potential franchisees will often seek financing to form part of their investment The necessity of financing is not just about getting the business started. It is vital for the franchisee that you have the funds not just to start the business but to provide cash flow through the early stages so that you can expand your business. Most franchisors will look very carefully at a number of key factors when assessing potential franchisees.
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September 13, 2007 - The Wireless Toyz Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Gregg Kuperstein, President & COO of Wireless Toyz talks about this exciting franchise opportunity. Did you know less than 10% of wireless retailers offer more than three carriers to customers? Wireless Toyz is in the top 2% of all wireless retail stores with five carriers and two satellite providers. Wireless Toyz continues to develop a unique and innovative structure for marketing cellular phones and satellite TV. Before Wireless Toyz, cellular phones could only be purchased directly from the carriers or large chain stores. Wireless Toyz has created an ideal alternative. Before Wireless Toyz, cellular phones could only be purchased directly from the carriers or large chain stores. Wireless Toyz has created an ideal alternative. There are 229 million wireless subscribers in the U.S. market today. Cell phone users generated $118.5 billion of revenues for 2006, up from $108.5 billion in 2005. More than 8 percent of U.S. households are wireless only, "having cut the cord" from landline telephones.
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September 6, 2007 - Author, founder and CEO of the franchise opportunity Six Disciplines Corporation, meets with Franchise Interviews.
After a two-week vacation, it is great to start September off with Gary Harpst of Six Disciplines! Did you know ninety percent of well-formulated strategies fail to be successfully executed due to lack of commitment to programs focused on sustainability? Six Disciplines, a unique consulting franchise built around the concept of business implementation coaching services, is doing its part to combat this growing trend. With clients spanning several industries including manufacturing, services, media and government, Six Disciplines designs an individualized approach to sustainable business excellence for companies through the use of templates, training, tutorials and surveys. Find out what the six disciplines to excellence are by listening to this show.
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