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

CertaPro Painters
Cash Req: $75,000     Total Inv: $129,000 - $154,000
Category: Home Services, Services

CertaPro Painters has invested millions of dollars in creating a brand. Whether you live in Boise or Boston, our promise of "Certainty" is the same; our marketing message is the same; the customer experience is the same. This consistency has enabled CertaPro to quickly build brand recognition and effortlessly capture market share.

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Honorable Mentions - Services Franchises

5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services
Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
The LINC Network
Category: Services
Precision Concrete Cutting
Cash Req: N/A     Total Inv: $120,000
Category: Services

Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) has been removing trip hazards from uneven sidewalks and other concrete walkways across the nation for over eighteen years. The industry leader in technology and price, PCC can remove liability associated with uneven sidewalk and assure ADA compliance with a method more effective and less expensive than conventional scabblers and concrete grinders.

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Weed Man
Category: Services
Fish Window Cleaning Services
Cash Req: $75,000     Total Inv: $70,000 - $130,000
Category: Services

We want to give a "jumpstart" to your new business! Following your training, the Fish Window Cleaning staff will arrive in your city to assist you with securing commercial accounts. We actually go out and sell commercial accounts with you! Fish Window Cleaning helps put business on your books right away. We do not charge an additional fee or higher royalty rate for this.

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Safe Ship
Category: Services
Creative Colors International
Category: Services
Signal 88 Security
Cash Req: $50,000     Total Inv: $85,000 - $100,000
Category: Services

Signal 88, founded in 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska, was named after the police code for "Situation Secure." We were founded by former law enforcement personnel with a vision to redefine and set a new standard of professionalism in the security industry. We integrate state-of-the-art technology with customized security solutions and enhance these with our expertise and unique business approach. Signal 88 is revolutionizing the security industry and looking for franchisees with our same goals.

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U.S. Lawns
Cash Req: $30,000     Total Inv: $55,000 - $75,000
Category: Services

U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing landscape maintenance franchisor in the commercial green industry today. Through a network of over 200 locally-owned franchise offices strategically located throughout more than 30 states, U.S. Lawns provides commercial customers with a full range of personalized, professional landscape maintenance services.

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FRSTeam
Category: Services
Paul Davis
Category: Services
Two Men and a Truck
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $158,000 - $460,910
Category: Services

We are a company and family built on strong moral values. Each franchise is individually owned and operated but all carry a common link — making customer service a top priority. Owning a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise not only allows you the freedom to run your own business but it also gives you the structure and support of a successful franchise system. We don't require moving experience; we want people who care about customers.

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Mosquito Squad
Category: Services
Pestmaster
Category: Services
1-800 Water Damage
Cash Req: $50,000     Total Inv: $84,000 - $183,000
Category: Services

1-800-WATER DAMAGE™ is a low overhead, recession resistant, and simple to operate restoration franchise with a focus on the high margin segments of water damage and mold. When water damage occurs, we use modern technology and equipment to dry customers' homes or businesses in just a matter of days.

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Annex Brands
Category: Business Services, Services
Pop-A-Lock
Category: Services
ReNew Softwash
Category: Services