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Your Business Services Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising general announcement news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the business services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Business Services Franchise General Announcement News
BookKeeping Express Levels the Playing Field for U.S. Business OwnersIt's the cry heard around the country every day: "There just isn't enough time to get everything done!"
6 Points to Keep Super Bowl Parties From Turning Into Toilet Bowl DisastersFootball fans are planning for the biggest game of the year. But if they don't tackle some plumbing precautions before kick-off, Mr. Rooter® Plumbing predicts their Super Bowl parties could turn into Toilet Bowl disasters. Ushering in a New Era of Coaching - the 2011 ActionCOACH DraftActionCOACH Canada is taking their team in a new direction by offering Canadian entrepreneurs the chance to pick someone for one of 3 coveted spots on their business coaching team.
Proforma Closed 2010 With Record Sales MonthProforma finished 2010 by setting a new monthly sales record in December. With nearly $34 million in network sales, the company generated a 7% increase over December 2009 and a 28% increase over December 2008. CMIT Solutions Named to the 2011 AllBusiness "AllStar Franchise Rankings"AllBusiness has named CMIT Solutions to its third annual "AllStar Franchise" rankings. The comprehensive listing spotlights the nation's top 300 franchise companies. In its second appearance on the list, CMIT Solutions rose from No. 224 to No. 154. ActionCOACH Firm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Wins Firm of the YearActionCOACH, the world's number one business and executive coaching firm, hosted its 2011 Americas Regional Conference at the Aliante Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and named its Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based business coaching firm as it
Canadian ActionCOACH Business Coaches Honoured at ConferenceForget about the Golden Globes, the more important awards were handed out Sunday January 16th to top ActionCOACH business coaches across the country for their work with Canadian Small Business.
NiteLites of Columbus Landscape Lighting Brings New Energy Efficient LEDs to 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home ShowCentral Ohio Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites of Columbus have committed to exhibit at the 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home Show. The creators of this event have taken a different approach to their home show, constituting a smaller venue that is m NiteLites of Cincinnati Landscape Lighting Brings Expertise to Homeowners at 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling ExpoCincinnati Outdoor LEDs and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting experts of NiteLites will exhibit at the upcoming 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo. The event, sponsored by Ram trucks, will take place from January 21st - 23rd at the Sharonville Conventio Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches MyTaxManager, One-Stop Online Resource for Managing Vital Tax InformationAs Americans look for free and convenient ways to store and streamline tax information online, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is rolling out a robust new consumer resource right in time for the upcoming tax season. Unique to the tax industry, MyTaxManage ActionCOACH Welcomes Coaches to 2011 Americas ConferenceActionCOACH, the world's number one Business Coaching firm, is proud to announce its Americas Conference will take place Sunday January 16th through Friday January 21st, 2011, at the Aliante Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
EmbroidMe Is Much More Than Just ApparelA successful branding strategy integrates the company message into every point of contact with the public. A brand is the sum of every experience and perception customers and potential customers have had with the company and its products and services. The
Marc Delaby Found His Calling as an ActionCOACH Business CoachMarc Delaby took the first step toward becoming a business coach in 2001 when he realized his life's calling was to help others grow and achieve their dreams. This is when he studied NLP to become a Master Practitioner and began working part time as a Lif Anthony Tjahjono Will Help Business Owners in Indonesia Reach Full PotentialUpon his retirement from a long and successful journey in the corporate world, Anthony Tjahjono began looking for an opportunity where he could use his skills and help businesses and individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset reach their full potential. Columbus Landscape Lighting Designer Brad Hobbs of NiteLites Introduces LED Technologies to 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape ExpoThe 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2011. Located within the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this event will take place January 14th, 15th, and 16th. The show will feature distributors, products, Jackson Hewitt(R) Helps Taxpayers with Tax Tips Video Series on YouTube and MyTaxManagerThe start of the tax season is here and the general public still has a variety of questions about tax laws and filing 2010 taxes. To help answer some of these questions in an effort to alleviate lingering confusion, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. today s Research Shows January Is Tax Time for Many Americans Volume of refunds peaks during FebruaryIt's tax time. And for many Americans, it's the biggest payday of the year.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Celebrates Start of 2011 Tax Season with Opening of Thousands of Offices NationwideWith tax season here, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is kicking off the season by opening thousands of offices today. As part of a season opening celebration, Jackson Hewitt offices will feature open houses for consumers to visit and speak with preparers Minuteman Press hosting FREE Franchise Discovery Event in Northern CaliforniaMinuteman Press International, the world's largest printing and graphics franchise, is hosting a FREE Franchise Discovery Event on Saturday and Sunday, January 15th and 16th, 2011. The event will take place at the Woodfin Suites Hotel in Emeryville, Calif Sanjay Chaturvedi Opens India's Joint Venture ActionCOACH OfficeActionCOACH has announced a new joint venture in India that will expand the franchise into one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Richard Haley Helps Young Non Profit Fulfill Its VisionWhen 19-year old cheerleader and coach Petra Johnson decided to change gear to follow her life's passion, she founded Caramel Rock, a non-profit organization, which combined her love of fashion with her drive to make a difference in the lives of young peo See more news releases in: Banking & Financial Services, Personnel AnnouncementsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) announced today that Philip H. Sanford, currently the Company's Executive Vice President of Strategy and Performance Measurement, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effectiv ActionCOACH Again Claims Top Spot in Entrepreneur RankingsEntrepreneur Magazine has again ranked ActionCOACH Business Coaching as the #1 company in the Business Coaching category, a position the company has held dating back to January 2004.
"Entrepreneur's Checklist" Helps Reveal Aptitude for Small Business OwnershipAs the economy continues to struggle toward recovery, the opportunity presented by franchise ownership continues to grow in appeal for many with an entrepreneurial spirit, according to the franchise experts at FranNet. Jackson Hewitt To Operate in Over 2,000 Walmart Stores in 2011 Tax SeasonJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) announced today that it will be operating in over 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide in the 2011 tax season. In the 2010 tax season, the first year of its exclusive national arrangement with Wal
The Growth Coach Franchise Names Greg Scheingold PresidentThe Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is implementing a series of changes to the franchise systemâEUR s corporate leadership team that will position it well for continued growth an
Phoenix-Based Franchise First to Introduce HOA Management Services in DubaiParker Finch, a leading full service community management firm based in Phoenix, announced today it has opened the first US-headquartered HOA management company in Dubai. Ali Tumbi, chief executive officer of a full service real estate company called Aqua New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Abbotsford, British ColumbiaEmbroidMe, the world's largest embroidery franchise, announces a new store at 663 Sumas Way south of Costco under the ownership of local resident Brad Tobler. Before becoming an Embroidme franchisee, Tobler managed a full service pipe and valve supply s ActionCOACH Again Claims Top Spot in Entrepreneur RankingsEntrepreneur Magazine has again ranked ActionCOACH Business Coaching as the #1 company in the Business Coaching category, a position the company has held dating back to January 2004. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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