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Have you ever thought of combining your interest in children’s education with a successful business?

If you are semi-retired, or a stay-at-home mom or dad, a part time worker, then owning your own children’s franchise opportunity could be perfect for you.

We all know that education is not just our future, but is a vital part of our daily existence. Simple mathematical calculations and basic reading skills are required by all American adults, teenagers and children in their everyday interactions with society. There is an increasing demand for extra curricular classes for children after school time, and this also means during their Summer vacation. A children’s franchise could be a perfect opportunity for you to build a successful business that is in demand all year round.

According to the U.S Census Bureau (2206) over 79 million children are currently enrolled in school. This fact represents the importance of educational services, such as tutoring and mentoring children to help them achieve their full academic potential.

There are over 4 million children enrolled in pre-school,

4 million enrolled in Kindergarten,

32 million enrolled in Elementary,

17 million in High School and a further 20 million enrolled in College or Higher Education.

These approximate figures suggest a prime market area for the inclusion of extra-curricular activities, which will enhance children’s and young adult’s future educational prospects.

There is huge market potential for educational and tutoring franchisees motivated to help and tutor kids after school lessons. You could be part of it, by investing in tutoring or children’s educational franchise.

Benefits of Operating a Children’s Tutoring Franchise:
• Flexible Working Hours
• Job Satisfaction
• No night or weekend worries
• Constant support, training and guidance
• Perform a service for children and the community
• National consumer marketing campaign
• Full guides and marketing manuals given
• Financing Guidance
• Brand Campus/Centre Design
This growing $60 billion franchise industry will always be in demand for educational services. Education matters and will always be at the very heart of our society. This means your franchise opportunity will be a success and remain consistent with the constant support, training and guidance offered by early child care educational franchise and business opportunities.

Be Part of it!

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In a recent article posted by The New York Times “Small Business Job Growth” revealed what us franchisee bloggers knew along! The small business industry employment has created 7,000 new jobs in June alone, compared to much bigger independent businesses and corporate companies, who have recorded major losses in employment. So what does this mean for potential franchisees? Well, it means a lot….

This article study (ADP Monthly Employment Data Report) reveals that franchises are always consistent and are recession-proof. The evidence of 7,000 new jobs created by small businesses shows that increasingly franchise businesses are growing amidst fears of an economic recession. The New York Times notes “the modest gains in small business employment amid steep losses at midsize and larger firms is consistent and comparative resiliency small-size businesses have demonstrated over the past several years.” (Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisrers LLC).

This study is further enhanced by an earlier study published by the IFA in association with PricewatersCoopers published earlier this year, that franchise growth continues to be strong and is flourishing, creating new jobs in all industries across the board, than independently owned businesses and corporations.

So the good news? Do I have to tell you…! Okay I will! The good news is that franchising is on the up and you should boost your career prospects and invest in a successful franchise and business opportunity. Secure your career, before someone else does…

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How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Retail Business

By Janet Engle

Have you ever wondered how to set up, operate and successfully make a profit from investing in a retail business or franchise opportunity? Well wonder no more!

In this book, Janet Engle like most franchise authors I have reviewed so far introduces the reader to a brief history of the retail industry, and then a chapter on assessing the skills and qualities that make a good franchise retail owner (Chapter 4) and this section serves as an prelim to the more interesting chapters which are added later.

These following chapters are an excellent and comprehensive study of the important aspects of setting up a retail franchise and should be bookmarked by you for further reading :

- setting up a retail franchise (Chapter 8 Buying a Retail Franchise);

- understanding the financial obligations associated with your new business (Chapter 10 Financing Your Business and Chapter 13 Accounting and Bookkeeping);

- marketing and advertising (Chapter 16 Marketing and Advertising);

- customers and suppliers (Chapters 17-19);

- employees and other labor costs (Chapter 20 Employee Relations and Labor Costs).

Not only are these chapters very useful in guiding you through the process of setting up a successful retail franchise business it also provides you with a practical CD-Rom which has some really good features, including how to write up an effective Business Plan (using Word template) and much more.

You should definitely invest in purchasing this book if you are seriously considering setting up your own retail franchise business…

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From Monday July 7- Saturday July 12 the Las Americas Franchise Exhibition will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I suppose there is no harm in mentioning again the importance of attending a franchise exhibition if you are a potential franchisee interested in setting up your own franchise opportunity:

• You will find out a lot of important information about franchise and business opportunities in your area.
• You get to meet a franchisor face-to-face with no obligation to do anything other than ask any questions you wish to know more about a franchise.
• Also you can attend any seminars scheduled for the week of the expo, and be fully informed about the successful franchise industry. And lots more!

Every franchise or business exhibition that is held throughout the year is a fantastic way to find out more about a franchise investment in your area. If you live in Puerto Rico and you would like to invest in a business opportunity, then you really should consider attending the exhibition from July 7 onwards.

You can attend the franchise seminars for free and also find out a wealth of business information you might not have known about the affluent Puerto Rico region. For existing franchisees it is also an exciting opportunity to find out more about expanding your business within Latin America, and what other perfect way to do this, than through attending the Las Americas Franchise expo.

Puerto Rico’s strategic position to the US, Latin America and the Caribbean makes it one of the up and coming places to build a successful business. Recent developments in infrastructure and building has also improved its business environment and one that is now clearly viewing it’s day in the sun!

For more information about Las Americas franchise expo, please visit it’s homepage for more information about registration and expo attendance. Reserve your seat today!

If you would like to know more information about an upcoming franchise exhibition in your area, why not contact by sumbitting a comment below and I will let you know when the next franchise exhibition will be scheduled in your area…

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