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Your Financial Services Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in financial services franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the financial services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Financial Services Franchise Media Coverage NewsNewly Wed in 2011? Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tax Tips For Married CouplesFor couples who tied the knot in 2011, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® offers newlyweds several important tips on how to get the most out of their new tax filing status. Jackson Hewitt® Tax Tips: Choosing the Right Tax PreparerApproximately 60 percent of taxpayers will opt to use paid, professional tax preparers to file their 2011 income tax returns. H&R Block Announces Dates for Reporting Interim Tax Return VolumeH&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced its schedule for reporting interim tax return volume for the 2012 tax season now under way. Think Teens Need to Learn a Thing or Two About Money?H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offers personal finance curriculum to high schools through H&R Block Dollars & Sense and is accepting applications through February from interested teachers. Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches Digital Dance-Off Facebook Game and SweepstakesTo continue the momentum of its new ‘Jackson Hewitt’s How You Do It!SM’campaign, Jackson Hewitt, the nation’s largest privately held tax preparation firm, has launched the Digital Dance-Off game and sweepstakes*.
Karen Jerome, CMA Prepares for the Upcoming Tax SeasonKaren Jerome, of Padgett Business Services serving the Ottawa west area, recently attended a Tax Seminar in Toronto, ON. This three-day educational seminar, sponsored by Padgett Business Services corporate headquarters, is designed to prepare franchise... American Red Cross Recognizes H&R Block for Annual Disaster GivingEvery year, disaster strikes thousands of communities nationwide. With 11,000 offices across the country, many of those communities include H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) clients and associates Jackson Hewitt(R) Offers Helpful Tips for Charitable Giving This Holiday Season'Tis the season for giving to family, friends, loved ones and especially those in need.
The Auditel Brand Promotes an Image, A Model and Values Which I Believe InEstablished in 1994, Auditel is the UK's favourite and largest cost and purchase management franchise opportunity with a network of over 200 highly-skilled specialists.
Strength in Numbers: Murphy Business & Financial Corporation Creates Collaborative Culture to Benefit Brand's Franchisees and Regional DevelopersCheck your egos at the door. It's not a mandate you'll ever hear Roger Murphy say, but it does define a key component of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation's (Murphy Business) ascent to the top of North America
Jackson Hewitt(R) Reminds Taxpayers That Big Life Changes Equal Big Tax SavingsAs the end of the year moves closer, it is a great time for taxpayers to reflect on the year 2011, and, if the year includes any big life changes, consumers may be entitled to extra dollars when filing a tax return. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) Awards Highest Honor - Franchisee of the Year - to Central Mississippi Area Franchisee Jeffrey DavidsonJackson Hewitt Tax Service has bestowed its highest honor, the Franchisee of the Year Award, on franchise owner Jeffrey Davidson of Jackson, Miss. Tax Extension Deadline Now Oct. 31 for Many Recovering From DisastersRelief continues to come from the IRS to those impacted by summer's natural disasters.
Jackson Hewitt Reminds Taxpayers About Disaster-Related Tax Considerations During Hurricane and Flood SeasonDisasters, such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires, can strike at any time, and the best defense is planning ahead and being prepared. H&R Block Tax Bus Takes to Highways, BywaysTaxes are not just an annual event that happens every spring. In fact, life changes occur all year that impact a person's income tax return. As part of ongoing outreach to the Latino community, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is taking tax education on the road
H&R Block to Report Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Results on September 1H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2012 first quarter results on Thursday, September 1, after the New York Stock Exchange market close. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's investor relations Web site
BookKeeping Express is "Credited" with Introducing Innovative Payment Processing Solutions for its SMB ClientsBookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, has announced a strategic partnership with Vantiv, one of the most trusted and largest providers of payment strategies and technology solutions for fin
Jackson Hewitt(R) Tax Service Hosts "Big Tax Check-Up Days" Every Thursday in AugustMost people associatesummer with the beach and barbeques, not with preparing their taxes. Yet, this is an ideal time for taxpayers to review their tax situation, determine what tax moves they should make in the remaining months of the year and get valuabl BookKeeping Express Accelerates Franchise Growth with Enhanced Training ProgramBookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, has announced a strategic partnership with the Universal Accounting Center, an international accounting training company. "Heat Helpers" Aids Local Seniors Who Ignore Heat WarningsA deadly heat wave is melting most of the country but as it turns out, many senior citizens, most vulnerable to the heat, may be ignoring the warnings. A study out of Kent State University shows 90 percent of respondents over the age of 65 were aware of h Cold Stone Creamery Challenges Canadians To Design The Ultimate Signature CreationFrom Gummi Bears and cookie dough to roasted almonds and strawberries, what will Canadians choose when they create their own ice cream masterpiece for Cold Stone Creamery?
Ace Cash Express Supports Back On My Feet With $18,000 DonationACE Cash Express, Inc., a leading retailer of financial services, announced a donation of $18,000 to Back On My Feet in support of its mission to teach critical life skills-including discipline, financial management and goal setting-to individuals living Jackson Hewitt(R) Awards Prizes Through MyTaxManager and Social Media Sweepstakes and Contestackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the nation's second largest tax preparation company, today announced that it has awarded nearly $50,000 to consumers nationwide through its MyTaxManager Jackson Hewitt Sweepstakes, "Jackson Hewitt's Got My Back" Photo Sweep 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!" J.D. Byrider donates to FISH Hospitality PantriesOn May 7, a fire caused major damage to the J.D. Byrider dealership at 8413 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. However, due to significant efforts by Knoxville-area fire personnel, there were no injuries to employees and the building was salvageable.
Snelling Celebrates 60 YearsToday, Snelling's 119 offices nationwide celebrate 60 years as a national leader in the staffing services industry. Known since 1951 for family values and exemplary customer service, Dallas-based Snelling connects the best employers in a variety of indust J.D. Byrider to donate to Tuscaloosa tornado relief effortsJ.D. Byrider, the nation's leading used car and finance franchise company, is joining with its Tuscaloosa franchisee to donate to area organizations providing assistance to members of the community affected by the recent tornado outbreak. H&R Block Responds to DOJ Decision on TaxACT MergerH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) announced in October 2010 its plans to acquire all the outstanding shares of 2SS Holdings, Inc., the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based developer of TaxACT digital tax preparation solutions. This strategic merger would combine the H&
H&R Block Awards Scholarships to Financially Fit TeensIn a face-off of financial wits, 16 teams of high school students from across the country battled for more than $50,000 in college scholarships during the finals of the H&R Block Dollars & Sense National Challenge. Held May 1-2 in Orlando, competi
Roni Deutch Tax Center Ranked Among Top Franchises In Social MediaAfter being ranked 4th by the Franchise Times list of "the Fast 55" as one of the fastest growing young franchise concepts, Roni Deutch Tax Center has also been recognized for its social media presence on Facebook. Jackson Hewitt(R) Professionals in Office and Walmart Locations Assist Last-Minute Tax Filers With Extended Hours and Eleventh-Hour QuestionsWith only a week left to file a 2010 tax return before the April 18, 2011, deadline, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® announces that many offices and kiosks at Walmart stores nationwide will offer extended morning, evening and weekend hours to assist taxpa
Fairway Divorce Solutions Leads Social Movement to Help Americans Divorce with DignityThe traditional divorce process can tear families apart, leave couples in financial ruin, and cause lasting emotional scars – Fairway Divorce Solutions is on a mission to educate Americans that there is a "better way." |
Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating 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. 
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