Just One Franchise: Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
The cleaning power of oxygen is well known — to scientists and also to millions of TV watchers, thanks to all those infomercials that helped spread oxygen-based cleaning products across the country and into mass retailers. Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning is taking advantage of that heightened awareness with a business…
Women in Tech Franchising
Women interested in working in tech fields should consider choosing a franchise business opportunity. It makes sense that women should be interested in tech jobs. Take a quick look at the top paid jobs in the country and you’ll quickly see that highly skilled workers are paid the most and…
A Franchisee’s Transferable Skills
Do you dream of opening your own franchise business because you’re not happy with your job? It happens. Your boss might be driving you crazy. Your coworkers might be the reason for your malaise. Or it could be that you’re feeling suffocated because you’re not using your skills. Become a…
Just One Franchise: Batteries Plus Bulbs
A great franchise business opportunity is one that can solve the frustrations people face. Ask around and you’ll find that a surprising number of the most common frustrating moments center around batteries. The Christmas day discovery that batteries weren’t included with the toys. The moment when you’re about to take…
Just One Franchise: The Dentist’s Choice
When you go to the dentist, you’re probably not thinking about business opportunities. You are generally more concerned with the tools the dentist is about to put into your mouth. What you might not be aware of, however, is that those tools can become part of a profitable business through…
Is a Retail Franchise for You?
Retail franchise opportunities abound, but this is a challenging time to be a retailer. Big Box chains have taken over much of the retail space, e-commerce is increasingly threatening brick and mortar stores, and consumers are more demanding than ever. Retail also requires a large investment in stock and sales…
Mail Service Franchise Opportunities
40% of all the world’s mail is processed by the United States Postal Service. Last year they carried 160 billion pieces of mail. Combine that with other shippers like Fedex, UPS, and DHL, and there’s quite a lot of choice out there. But heading to the post office or freight…
Just One Franchise: Clothes Mentor
In 2011, Forbes took a close look at net profit margins in various retail industries to find out just how well businesses were doing. Despite gains, pretax net profit margins were hovering at just around 5% for clothing retail stores and luxury goods were at just under 6%. If you’re…
Just One Franchise: Yummy Cupcakes
Think about decorating a cupcake with caramelized bacon or making frosting using the trendiest dessert wine — does that sound like a fun way to spend a work day? Yummy Cupcakes agrees and wants you to sign up to become a franchisee. A highly successful bakery in L.A. where starlets…
Home-Based Franchises and Your Home
Home-based franchises have some real advantages. If you go with a home-based franchise opportunity, you don’t have to rent an office, commute, or deal with all the myriad issues that go with a business location. You’ll have tax deductions for business use of your home and you’ll save money on…