September 03, 2010
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Your Staffing Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in staffing franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the staffing franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Staffing Franchise NewsSFN Group, Inc. to Present at CL King's 8th Annual Best Ideas ConferenceSFN Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFN), a strategic workforce solutions company, today announced that Roy Krause, president and CEO, and Mark Smith, executive vice president and CFO, will present at the CL King 8th Annual Best Ideas Conference in New York, N.Y. on W BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the award of a Master Franchis BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the awarding of a Master Franc Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Releases New "Guide to Living with Dementia" to Help Families Cope with the Numerous Issues Associated with DementiaAs part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers (www.HomewatchCareGivers.com) has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia. Despite Some Bright Spots in Economy, Workers Still Overwhelmed This Labor DayTwo years from the start of the recession, U.S. workers continue to have little optimism about the direction of the economy, remain insecure about their jobs, and feel burdened and overworked, according to the most recent Spherion Staffing Services Snapsh U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Declines as Workers Remain Apprehensive about Macroeconomic and Personal Employment SituationThe SFN Group Employee Confidence Index dropped 3.2 points to 48.4 in July. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, decreased as a result of more workers being concerne
Homewatch CareGivers Expands Pathways to Memory(TM) ProgramAn estimated 35.6 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, including 5.3 million with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. According to a report from Alzheimer's Disease International, these numbers are projected to nearly double by 2030. T BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar(R), the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed le Express Employment Professionals Franchise Announces Hiring Trends Survey Predicts Continued Increases for Third QuarterCommercial and clerical positions will likely see continued hiring increases for the third quarter, according to a national hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals. Home Helpers Franchise President Participates in 5th Annual Community SummitEmma Dickison, president of Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, recently was a moderator in a panel discussion on "How Technology Can Help the Caregiver"... Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Seeks Nominees forTo recognize the millions of family members caring for loved ones across America, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, launched its "Family Caregiver of the Year" award program today. SFN Group, Inc. Announces Filing of Universal Shelf Registration StatementSFN Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFN) announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the "registration statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If and when the registration statement is... Interim HealthCare Opens New Franchise Office in Galveston County, TXInterim HealthCare Inc, the nation's leading health care franchise company, is pleased to welcome new Franchisees Brett & Tracy Bozeman and Sharon Davis in the Galveston, Texas area. BrightStar Receives 2010 Best of Gurnee AwardBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare and supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, has been awarded the 2010 Best of Gurnee Award in the Home Health Care Services category by the... Illegal Immigrant Workers Negative Effects on the EconomyThe American public needs to know the negative effects of undocumented laborers working in the United States. These undocumented workers are also referred to as "Black market workers" do not pay taxes nor do they carry workers compensation insurance. BrightStar Joins Fight Against Alzheimer's Through Partnership with the Alzheimer's Early Detection AllianceBrightStar, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, recently announced their partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, and promoting their Alzheimer's Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) relationship.
CareersUSA(R) Princeton's Melissa Tenzer Named Vice Chair of the Princeton Regional Chamber of CommerceThe Princeton Regional Chamnber of Commerce has recognized CareersUSA Princeton's Melissa Tenzer, who is approaching her ninth year in business as the owner of her temporary and permanent staffing agency, as a key chamber member. Homewatch CareGivers Releases New "Guide to Legal and Financial Planning Needs for Seniors" to Help Families Plan for Critical DecisionsAs part of its ongoing program of helping to provide families with information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Legal and Financial Planning Needs... Labor Finders Produces a New Video on Black Market Labor & Its Effect on the EconomyLabor Finders International wants the American public to know about the effect of undocumented laborers working in the United States. Black market workers do not pay taxes nor do they carry workers compensation insurance. In addition, Labor Finders...
Spherion Corporation Announces Name Change to SFN Group, Inc.Spherion Corporation (NYSE:SFN) today announced that the company has changed its name to SFN Group, Inc. The name change will become effective immediately and the company's common stock will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and... Homewatch CareGivers Now Serving Essex, Morris and Union CountiesSouth Orange's Larry Aronson, a former executive with Revlon, Warner Lambert, and Procter & Gamble, has teamed up with Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, to deliver vital, high-quality BrightStar Announces National Partnership with Mr. Handyman InternationalBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announces its national partnership with Mr. Handyman, the nation's largest full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the number one... International Franchise Association Names Shelly Sun 'Entrepreneur of the Year'BrightStar Co-Founder and CEO Shelly Sun received one of the franchising industry's highest honors yesterday by the International Franchise Association as its Entrepreneur of the Year during its 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX. Home Helpers Lends a 'Helping Hand' With Rebate Incentive ProgramAt a time when many franchise concepts are putting a halt on expansion, Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, is implementing a new development rebate incentive program... Home Helpers Ranked No. 1 Senior Care Franchise in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R) for Fifth Straight YearHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, has been named the No. 1 Senior Care Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500(R) for the fifth straight year... Homewatch CareGivers Opens New International Office in Guatemala, Adding a Sixth Country to Its Global NetworkHomewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of full-service home care, has opened its newest international location in Guatemala, the sixth country within the Homewatch CareGivers' network, joining the 180... Home Helpers Ranked Among Nation's Top 300 Franchise CompaniesHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, ranked No. 1 in the senior care category and #32 overall in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies... Home Helpers of San Diego Honored with 2009 Women in Business AwardNandini Chinnagini, owner of Home Helpers in San Diego, Calif., was recently recognized by the IndUS Business Journal as an outstanding female business owner making a huge impact on the nation's South Asian business community. The award recipients were... Anticipated Turnaround Prompts Development Of Aggressive Recruiting PlansWhile the national unemployment rate remains high at 10 percent, a November jobs report showed areas that have historically been precursors for future economic growth – an increase in temporary hiring, growth in the business services job sector, a r Home Helpers(R) Added to AARP National Employer TeamHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship with a presence in more than 500 strategic communities in North America, has just announced it has been added to the... Physical Therapists from Tucson and Omaha Named 2009 Therapists of the Year by Interim HealthCarePhysical therapists Ed Onofrio of Tucson, Ariz., and Nina Van Beaumont of Omaha, Neb., have been named the 2009 Interim HealthCare Therapists of the Year. Interim is the nation's largest combined home health care and medical staffing provider... Home Helpers and Direct Link Recognize Outstanding Franchise OwnersHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, recently presented 19 deserving franchise owners and caregivers with awards recognizing everything from excellent... Spherion Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009. Labor Finders International Wins the Prestigious ASA Care Award: Labor Finders Served Hope to the HomelessLabor Finders International won the 2009 American Staffing Association's prestigious Care Award, which recognizes outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies and affiliated chapters. A panel of independent... BrightStar of DuPage County Acquires Always There Resources Home Care ClientsBrightStar of DuPage County, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announced that as of October 5, 2009 it has acquired the home care clients and caregiver employees of Always There Resources... 10 til 2 Announces New Office in Northern Virginia10 til 2 is pleased to announce that its newest franchisee, Jessica Cosgriff, has opened an office serving the Alexandria/Fairfax area of northern Virginia. Jessica previously worked in the D.C. area in association management. New Survey Reveals Need for More In-Home Care Services in Mid-AtlanticAs the cost of healthcare continues to be at the forefront of U.S. Government debate, a recent survey reveals that more than 40 percent of hospital case managers may only provide information regarding private duty in-home care services if it is... Homewatch CareGivers 'We Care for Veterans' Program Provides 20 Hours of Free Care to Veterans and their FamiliesTo honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of home care, is offering up to 20 hours of free in-home care to disabled or injured U.S. military...
Fast-Teks of Northern Somerset and Morris Counties, N.J., Launches TekTalkNJ BlogFast-teks of Northern Somerset and Morris County, NJ, has recently launched TekTalkNJ, a new blog to provide clients with computer and repair resources. The TekTalkNJ blog is posted at www.TekTalkNJ.com and covers Mac and first aid PC repair... Homewatch CareGivers and Bark Busters USA Team Up to Provide Seniors with Helpful Guidelines to Dog OwnershipTwo industry-leading franchise companies, both based in metro Denver, are teaming up to help senior citizens and their dogs. Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced provider of full-service in-home care, and Bark Busters, the world's... Express Named AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50Express Employment Professionals was recently named one of AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 for the second year in a row, according to Robert A. Funk, founder and CEO of Express. Homewatch CareGivers New, Expanded Pathways to Memory(TM) Program to Help Enhance Cognitive Function for Patients with Memory LossBased on the ground-breaking program released in 2005, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, announced the release of its newly expanded Pathways to Memory™ Program, a set of... BrightStar Ranks In Top Half of Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private CompaniesBrightStar, a full-service home health service provider and staffing agency, has been included in Inc Magazine's recently released Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company is listed at #217 in its ranking...
Labor Finders Offers an Ounce of Protection for Workers During the Dog Days of SummerThe "Big C"… Cancer, the word alone will send shivers up your spine. In the United States, according to The Skin Care Foundation, one in five people will get skin cancer, which is not only one of the most preventable cancers but is one of the most. Home Helpers Launches National Partnership with GenerationsUniteHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship with a presence in more than 500 communities in North America, has recently joined forces with GenerationsUnite... |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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