Archive for February, 2009

Carpets can be now dry cleaned

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The Bone-Dry cleaning franchise is said to be taking the industry of carpet cleaning by storm. The reputation is said to be built on exceptional service and also 100% client satisfaction. It is said the reputation of the company with its clients is growing dramatically.

You may not have heard positive reviews from anyone who has recently had their carpets cleaned using the traditional wet method. However the Bone-Dry systems get brilliant reviews again and again. This franchise strongly believes that their system is the best carpet cleaning technology available today.

As a franchise, Bone-Dry is designed to provide total and a complete customer satisfaction. They also offer you a trouble free business plan and assist you in putting them into practice. In addition, no experience is required. The franchise also states that they are with you at every step of the way.

The Bone-Dry organic carpet cleaning system was intended and designed to beat the known problems with hot water extraction and also steam cleaning. This carpet cleaning franchise is a proven business model that is recession proof. So if you are interested in starting a franchise business, get in touch with Bone-Dry today!

Franchises challenge the recession

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The sandwich chain Subway has announced plans to open 600 stores in Ireland and the UK and pizza delivery service Dominos believes that the sales have increased by as much as 10 per cent. KFC, a fast-food chain is planning to create 9,000 new jobs. At such times a question that comes to our minds is that how are these fast food chains surviving the current financial crisis.

David Tuck from the British Franchise Exhibition believes that as some industries are hit by the economic downturn, sectors surrounded by franchise industry are demonstrating noteworthy growth from car repairs, security companies, second hand stores and fast food chains.

He also said that banks have committed to their ongoing lending and in a few cases have also increased their commitments to lend to these potential franchisees because they provide a standard business model. According to the franchise survey by NatWest/BFA, about 91 per cent of the franchisees claimed that their businesses in the past year traded profitably.

The head of franchising since 1994 at HSBC, Cathryn Hayes, stated that the failure among the franchisees is lower than stand alone start-ups. This is mainly because the franchisee gets support from their franchisor and other franchisees that are in the network.

National Express could lose out to its rivals

Friday, February 27th, 2009

National Express, the train operator, has shown signs of having alarming money worries if their rivals are sanctioned to enlarge their services along the East Coast Main Line. The company is struggling with their £1.4bn East Coast franchise that links the region with Scotland and London as decided by ministers in 2007.

National Express claims that there is a financial risk to their franchise if the services of their rivals are approved which includes an additional Grand Central train linking Sunderland and London every Monday to Saturday.

Its worry centres centre on whether “open admission” services will get funds from companies, similar to National Express which pays the Government for operating their franchises. Consecutively, this can affect how much money the Department for Transport (DfT) gets. The Director of National Express East Coast, David Franks has shown his concern regarding the supposed “revenue abstraction” within a letter to the Rail Regulation office.

The report arrives as National Express plans to bring out a trading update on Thursday along with speculation that Sir James Crosby, the earlier boss of HBOS, will be the company’s chairman.

New franchise for window cleaning industry

Friday, February 27th, 2009

U C Clear can be considered as one of the best window cleaning franchise around. U C Clear are said to be one of the earliest companies that have adopted modern marketing services and products to become experts in franchise industry of window cleaning.

The company is now looking for individuals with a high level of motivation to join the broad franchise network of window cleaning. This is because of a lack of window cleaners in the UK. U C Clear is also one of the earliest companies that adopted the technology of clean water window cleaning. It has also introduced an exceptional cleaning product for windows that has revolutionised the entire industry.

U C Clear signs up with its customers on a monthly basis, hence building a better and more repetitive business. It has also developed a distinctive business strategy with confirmed achievements and with a clean water fed rod system, which means that 99.9% of these windows are cleansed with your feet on the ground.

This franchise is a business and not a job and the company is looking for individuals with the right entrepreneurial skills.

If you are looking for a good business opportunity that is recession proof then you should choose a U C Clear franchise.

Get a better future with Kip McGrath Education Centres

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Kip McGrath Education Centres (KMEC) are internationally established, with around 680 franchises spread across 20 different countries. They provide a range of private tutoring and also supplementary education right from pre-school to post-graduate.

The Kip McGrath Education Centres are known for teaching in a positive environment with highly qualified teachers. Moreover, the original principle of KMEC is that ‘any youngster can be trained if they are taught correctly’. In addition, if you have a passion for teaching outside the usual schooling system then KMEC has a few franchises available for you. KMEC are known for providing continuing support even when your business is established.

Today, there is a growing international trend for supplementary education. If you are a Kip McGrath franchisee you can benefit in a number of ways. You are always backed up by the association with an internationally trusted name. You are also given complete training with continuing support. Moreover, there will always be a professional corporate team to help you maximise your goals. They also help you to provide different educational products. Today, the KMEC is the largest provider of supplementary education.

Excellent franchise opportunity with XfactorDates

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Opportunity with XfactorDates speed dating:

• A business that works around your existing lifestyle and job
• Positive cash flow from the outset
• Operating singles events in your local area
• Being part of an exciting and social industry

Facts:

• There are more than 14 million singles in the UK
• The UK singles market is presently valued at £600m
• XfactorDates speed dating franchise is the UK’s leading single event franchise.

XfactorDates speed dating is an excellent franchise opportunity for you if you have the following attributes:

• Willingness, determination and drive to build success in your area
• Good local knowledge
• Marketing abilities
• Communication skills
• Desire to earn additional income
• Internet access
• An investment of £6,750

Being a franchisee of XfactorDates you can enjoy:

• Full head office support
• Access to a totally automated dating website with up to date statistics and personal admin panel for ease of use
• No stock to handle
• Home based working
• Working from 8-10 hours per week
• Exclusive brand name partnership with several of the UK’s leading organisations including O2, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.

Brilliant opportunity with My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Physical fitness is extremely important as far as the health of youngsters is concerned. Nowadays, more than ever, obesity has become a cause of serious anxiety across the world. However, educators and parents are looking towards the fitness industry to offer a significant solution. Currently, a massive business opportunity has increased further as a result of cuts in school budgets and the rising deficiency of safe play areas in local neighbourhoods and parks.

In response to worldwide demand, My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre is trying to create the most pioneering course in the educational fitness industry for children – a field which has experienced quick growth with My Gym at the forefront. Their course has been developed to assist children from three months to 13 years of age in order to develop them cognitively, emotionally and physically. Children’s achievements and imaginations rise at My Gym centres. The ultimate work-outs and play arenas provide state-of-the-art equipment and a custom designed area.

Their prearranged, age-appropriate classes include dance, music, games, relays, gymnastics, special rides, sports and other unique activities. Kids at My Gym have incredible fun while developing their co-ordination, flexibility, agility, strength, balance, and social skills because they jump, run, dance, sing and tumble.

Better scope for opportunities with District Sports franchise

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Since 2001, District Sports have offered a specialised management service and sports coaching for schools and also various other communities. These sports activities are designed for kids of all ages. These coaching activities are also considered to be a part of the school curriculum.

District Sports are known for offering a wide range of products and services for the purposes of sports coaching at various sponsored school events and also many other community sport parties. These sports can include cricket, football, tag rugby, hockey, netball, athletics, mini tennis and basketball. However, their specialist sports would also include dodgeball, gymnastics, street dance and tri-golf.

As the demand for sports is growing, the need for high quality coaching has become necessary in local communities and also schools. Hence, due to such great demand, District Sports will be expanding their operations far ahead with the help of a franchise network.

Today, District Sports are known for providing top quality service throughout the UK. They have stated that they are looking for individuals who are hard working with a little sports coaching experience to train children.

An excellent opportunity with Animals In-Tuition franchise

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Animals In-Tuition is one of the leading educational franchises that provides children with a fun and educational experience involving animals. The franchise provides educational based training to children at schools. It also offers animal handling sessions to children that allow them to interact with animals. The main aim of Animals In-Tuition is to create a worthwhile learning experience for children.

In the past few years, demand for the services of Animals In-Tuition has grown rapidly. Following careful research, planning and consideration, Animals In-Tuition is looking out for franchisees that can help to enlarge their business. The Animals In-Tuition franchise program is completely dedicated to the accomplishment of every individual franchisee and will offer them with access to their proven systems. They will also be offering them a continuously planned guidance programme in every area of business which includes accounting, planning, along with sales and marketing.

Training and support for workshop presentations, animal handling and welfare will also be provided as a part of training by the Animals In-Tuition franchise. Marketing backup and support is also one of the few things that will be provided by the franchisee. Contact between the franchisees can be encouraged through meetings, annual conferences and regular telephone contacts. So, if you are looking forward to being your own boss, Animals In-Tuition franchisees may be the best place.

A superb chance with Mad Science franchise

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Mad Science is the world’s top provider for educational, hands-on, entertaining science activities for families and kids. The UK is one of the fastest growing markets for Mad Science and there are very few areas that are left to be covered. Mad Science is a children’s education franchise that has global ambitions. Presently, Mad Science is providing an excellent opportunity to people to be the part of this powerhouse brand.

Mad Science has been delivering and creating innovative educational and entertaining hands-on activities straight to kids and their families. Outstanding customer alertness and a rapidly growing distribution system have made Mad Science the most purchased and desired science brand in the world. Mad Science offers an extensive variety of science-related and hands-on activities and programmes that are specifically targeted to children between the ages of 3-12 years.

Mad Science also offers workshops, after-school programmes, special events, preschool programmes, summer activities and birthday parties. Children from everywhere love Mad Science and they are quickly expanding their services to satisfy the awesome demand they have received for their award-winning programmes. Presently, Mad Science is spread over 200 markets and they are making their presence felt in more than 28 countries across the globe.

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