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I just read an article in Inc. magazine titled, “Why every company needs a jerk.” In a nutshell, the article says smart entrepreneurs have someone by their side who will be brutally honest when leaders need it most.
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Home Instead Senior Care franchisee Steve Boos has always followed his heart in business, starting when he worked in the paper industry for a company that was focused on reducing waste in paper manufacturing. So it’s not surprising that a stint in the Army Reserves and a year in Iraq drastically changed his career path.
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As jobs lose earning power and dry up in some industries during difficult economic times, finding a new career can become all the more challenging. One career recently highlighted by the International Franchise Association is a smart choice for 2012 — senior home care franchising. That’s because the numbers of seniors, along with their needs, continue to increase no matter what is happening with the economy. The International Franchise Association has ranked the Home Instead Senior Care network among the top 12 premium franchise systems under $50,000. And together with the Small Business Administration, the Home Instead Senior Care network offers would-be franchise owners tips on what to consider before buying a franchise.
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It gets pretty old saying the same things over and over again, so it’s so great when someone else says it for us. A recent article on cnbc.com says what we’ve been saying: Franchise brands need to find new and different ways to get their information out on the internet and to validate their brands because prospective franchisees won’t necessarily go directly to them in the early stages of their research.
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An interview with FirstLight HomeCare CEO Jeff Bevis.

Best in Category> Retail

Best in Category - Retail Franchises
Here are the top rated franchises for 2011. Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners in the Retail franchise category. Request your FREE franchise information from these top franchises to learn more about franchise opportunities in your area.

Learning Express
Category: Retail

Honorable Mentions - Retail Franchises

Wild Birds Unlimited
Cash Req: $25,000 - $35,000     Total Inv: 93,121 - $147,936
Category: Retail

We are the original and leading franchise system specializing in the hobby of backyard bird feeding. Wild Birds Unlimited functions as a true community resource: we provide valuable knowledge about the bird-feeding hobby, and represent a unique and pleasant shopping experience. The difference between what we offer and what other retailers offer goes far beyond what we sell. It’s who we are. The idea of “Bringing People and Nature Together” is at the very heart of our retail concept.

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Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
Category: Retail
Batteries Plus
Category: Retail
Parable Christian Stores
Category: Retail
Pro Image
Category: Retail
Flip Flop Shops
Category: Retail
FAST-FIX Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Cash Req: $100,000     Total Inv: $188,750 - $381,750
Category: Retail

FAST-FIX Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services with 165 franchised locations. FAST-FIX perfected a system for delivering fast, efficient, professional repair work on jewelry and watches for men and women.

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Interstate All Battery Center
Category: Retail