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Franchises and Innovations
by Bob McCarthy
Charles De Gaulle once commented on how France could conceive of a one party system in a country that has more than over 200 varieties of cheese.
If you are interested in starting your own business and the franchise industry attracts you, how do choose? How do you find one with a system and a buy-in that meets your needs?
Franchise Market Magazine (Summer 2007) recently published the top 100 franchises with an initial investment of less than $100,000. Who knows how many others are out there requiring a larger investment?
While we have not found any cheese franchises, in this issue we talk with business owners who have opted for the franchise route. There's a hockey team, restaurants, a cleaning and restoration service and a franchise for franchises. The focus here is on the people; why they chose a franchise, how the system works for them, and why they have been successful. Whether you own a franchise or an independent small or medium-size business, there are tips from these owners that can help.
For technology, we have a column on purchasing a printer in light of the total operating costs. There's the local non-profit that is only one of two in the country to be certified as a Person Centered Long Term Care Community. It's a mixed bag!
Finally, new this month is the 60 Second Survey. click on the link in the left hand column of this page. Read the questions and give us your feedback.
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