Warning Signs that a Franchise May Not be Right for You: Franchise Insight, 5/12/11

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May 12, 2011 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Franchise Not all franchises are created equal. Joel Libava, "The Franchise King," shares five warning signs that signal when a franchise may not be right for you. While Washington Dithers, the Economic Recovery Struggles Keith Girard says key government initiatives that could spur small business hiring have been waylaid by Congressional dithering and partisan politics. 10 Factors to Consider Before Investing in a New Franchise Opportunity Investing in a new franchise could represent a fantastic opportunity to get in on the ground floor -- or it could be a risky proposition. With no established franchisees to speak to, you'll need to do some extra due diligence before investing your money. Want More Business? Market to Dads Fast food franchises looking for a new marketing angle don't have to look much further than dear old dad. The New Franchisor's Checklist for Franchising a Business What's involved in franchising your business? Read our 7-step checklist to see if you're ready to become a franchisor. Three Ways to Make Facebook Work for You The true power of Facebook, says John Jantsch, requires learning how to use the site to suit your company's existing marketing goals. Cookies and Cream: A Perfect Partnership Franchisor Haagen-Dazs Shops has announced it will roll out a two-shop-for-one hybrid franchise deal that pairs the popular ice cream brand with Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip. See More AllBusiness Franchise Stories   Follow Us

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Google Offers Laptops by Subscription

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May 12, 2011 Google Offers Laptops by Subscription Notwithstanding Microsoft's hellacious overpayment for Skype, this has actually been a big week for Google. At Google I/O, the company's annual developer's conference in San Francisco, it rolled out new versions of its Android mobile operating system, as well as a new home-networking platform called Android@Home that could have applications for SOHO businesses. It also unveiled a system for building peripherals compatible with all Android devices that's designed to make it as easy to get Android add-ons and accessories as it is for the iPhone and iPad, not to mention new movie and music services and plenty of other stuff. But if you ask me, the biggest news for small businesses at Google I/O was the introduction of two new "ChromeBook" laptops running on Google's new Chrome operating system (not to be confused with Google's browser of the same name). The lightweight new mini-sized laptops come from Samsung and Acer, weigh around 3 pounds each, and cost between $350 and $500. When they come out on June 15, they should provide an intriguing alternative to Windows and Mac laptops, netbooks, and even tablets. Perhaps more important than the hardware itself, Google plans to distribute the devices via subscription. Instead of buying them outright, businesses will be able to outfit employees with a ChromeBook, service, and support for $28 per month per person ($20 per month for schools). After three years, Google will replace the ChromeBook with a new one. Now, ChromeBooks may or may not meet your businesses' needs. But Google is making a real effort to take the pay-as-you-go cloud-computing model as deep into the business world as it can. Forget not having to buy software -- if this catches on, more and more companies may find they don't have to buy hardware either. And that could make a big difference to cash-strapped startups and small businesses. Fredric Paul Editorial Director D&B Salutes Small Business! D&B is a proud sponsor of the SBA's National Small Business Week, May 18th-20th. Click here for more information. Top Stories Shark Tank's Celebrity Investors Share Their Secrets The hard-nosed billionaire celebrities of ABC's reality TV show "Shark Tank" reveal what entrepreneurs must do to successfully pitch to potential investors. QR Codes: The Next Big Thing for Interactive Marketing Quick recognition codes are easy to create and use, and more small businesses are finding creative ways to use them as interactive marketing tools. 3 Ways to Make Facebook Work for Your Small Business The true power of Facebook, says John Jantsch, requires learning how to use the site to suit your company's existing marketing goals. While Washington Dithers, the Recovery Struggles Keith Girard says key government initiatives that could spur small business hiring have been waylaid by Congressional dithering and partisan politics. Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Franchise Not all franchises are created equal. Joel Libava, "The Franchise King," shares five warning signs that signal when a franchise may not be right for you. How to Use Your 'About Us' Page as a Marketing Tool Beyond simply informing people about your company and products, your "About Us" page can burnish your brand and become a useful tool to hook customers. See More AllBusiness Stories   AllBusiness Media Top 10 Celebrity Entrepreneurs From Sandra Bullock to Paul Newman, these 10 stars did more than just slap their name on a product or cut a lucrative endorsement deal -- they actually founded their own successful companies. slideshow When to Fire a Problem Employee Do it sooner rather than later, says HR expert Noel Perkins. Just make sure you handle the termination the right way so your company doesn't land in hot water. video See More AllBusiness Videos   Best Blogs What to Do When the Deal Falls Through It happens -- a deal that looked completely solid falls through at the last minute. How do you handle it? Gary T. Brooks shares some tips from an exit planning advisor who's seen it all. The SEC May Make Small Business Investment Easier If you're trying to raise capital, take note: The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into current fundraising rules for small, private firms. The AllBusiness News Staff explains what might be in store. Building a Brand One Story at a Time Want to leave a lasting impression? PR expert Leslie Levine sits you down for a story about a brand that captured -- and kept -- her attention, and what you can learn from its example. 3 Tips for Building Wealth Independent of Your Business Of course, building your business is the single best way to accumulate net worth -- but it's not enough. Serial entrepreneur and author David Finkel explains what else you need to do. How to Reach Out to Angel Investors With both youth and experience on their side, panel members from the Young Entrepreneur Council give creative and inspiring answers to that age-old question: Where can I find investors? See More AllBusiness Blogs   In This Issue Top Stories: Shark Tank's Celebrity Investors Share Their Secrets Media: Top 10 Celebrity Entrepreneurs Best Blogs: What to Do When the Deal Falls Through Follow Us

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Extra! Extra! Meet the AllBusiness Daily News Blog

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May 5, 2011 Extra! Extra! Meet the AllBusiness Daily News Blog Some knowledge is timeless, as true then as it is now. In fact, we like to think that a lot of the advice and suggestions AllBusiness provides small business owners fits this description. But starting this week, our site is also the place to go for up-to-date insights on how the latest world events influence the decisions facing your small business. On Monday, we launched the AllBusiness Daily News. Every business day, AllBusiness connects you to the most important stories of the day and weighs in on how this news could affect you and your business. And it's not just "small business" stories, but big, high-profile events that small business owners need to know about immediately. To make it happen, we've engaged Heather Clancy and Brian Proffitt, two experienced journalists with deep expertise in both news and small businesses. Week to week, Heather and Brian will alternate bringing their seasoned perspectives and personal insights to bear on the news that matters most to small business owners. They'll tell you what happened and why it matters. Heather has already got things off to a running start, bringing you up-to-date on the small business implications of Florida's new immigration law and the challanges it poses for small businesses The latest Census results Hitting the debt ceiling The demise of Osama Bin Laden As always, we look forward to your feedback, so please feel free to drop us a line at editorial@allbusiness.com Fredric Paul Editorial Director Top Stories Small Businesses Look to a Growing Mexican Export Market Mexico buys more U.S. products than China and Japan combined. Many small businesses are taking advantage of the trend and sending their exports south, too. 10 Low-Cost Employee Perks That Pay If you want to reward deserving staffers without breaking the bank, the possibilities are limited only by your creativity. Here are 10 affordable ideas to consider. Smart Ways to Use Twitter for B2B Marketing Twitter is quickly developing into a useful marketing tool for small and midsize companies that sell products and services to other businesses. Is It Time to Move Your Small Business to the Cloud? Cloud applications can do great things for your productivity and your bottom line. These five steps will help you decide whether to make the transition. Extended Warranties: A Bad Deal for Business Tech Buyers Extended warranties are big business for technology vendors. However, with a few exceptions, it's a good idea for your company to steer clear of them. How to Handle a Temporary Business Closure At some point a small business owner may need to temporarily close the business, but it's important to consider the financial implications beforehand. See More AllBusiness Stories   AllBusiness Media Business Boxing: How to Generate Sales Quickly In the final round of "Business Boxing," business experts Carol Roth and Barry Moltz share tips on taking potential customers from "suspect" to "prospect." video The 5 Riskiest and 5 Safest Business Startup Ideas Thinking of starting your own small business? Learn the five types of businesses least likely to survive in today's economy, as well as the five that are much likelier bets. slideshow See More AllBusiness Videos   Best Blogs Using Competitive Analysis to Drive Growth A Competitive Matrix Analysis critically profiles and compares your company to its competitors, and the results will help increase your competitive advantage in a format that's easy to use. Growth and profitability expert Charlie Alter shows you how to create one. Ranking the Best and Worst Business Credit Card Issuers Because the new Credit CARD Act does not apply to small business credit cards, it is often difficult to identify the best and worst business card issuers. Finance expert Odysseas Papadimitriou provides a rundown for you. Confirmed: Social Media Has Major Impact on Local Business Search Engine Marketing Social media marketer Chris Marentis reports on recent findings that link social media use with improved search engine performance. Find out how your company can make the most of this dynamic marketing duo. Tips for Stopping Conflict in the Workplace In a small business, it's imperative that conflicts are handled quickly. Blogger Kathy Murdock provides a guide for smoothing out rocky work relationships and promoting harmony in the office. Minor Contract Issue or Major Headache? Contract negotiations can be tricky, especially when the other party trivializes an important point in an attempt to make you concede it. Attorney Hanna Hasl-Kelchner explains how to stand firm and avoid falling into this trap. See More AllBusiness Blogs   In This Issue Top Stories: Small Businesses Look to a Growing Mexican Export Market Media: Business Boxing: How to Generate Sales Quickly Best Blogs: Using Competitive Analysis to Drive Growth Follow Us

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If a Crisis Strikes, Will Your Franchise Be Ready? Franchise Insight, 5/5/11

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May 5, 2011 Crisis Management: Is Your Franchise Prepared? Knowing how to deal with a crisis is important in franchising, as one wrong step in one location can cause a chain reaction throughout the entire system. Funding Your Retirement with Franchising If you're relying on the stock market or the sale of a home to fund your retirement, you've probably taken a haircut on your investment. Not Ron Chamberlain. That's because this Sport Clips franchisee is literally relying on haircuts to retire. Improperly Prepared FDDs: What's a Franchisee to Do? When franchise businesses fail, franchisees will look to many things, including the disclosures in the FDD, as a basis for claims against the franchisor. Franchisors, therefore, must be aware of the dangers of preparing an inaccurate or misleading disclosure document. Pudgie's Goes Lean Since coming under Trufoods' umbrella, Long Island fried chicken franchise Pudgie's is aiming to shed its, well, pudgy image. Military Veteran Gives Back with His Own Franchise From fixing fridges to diagnosing dishwashers, ex-Marine Matt Sarkela always finds time to support and salute veterans. His appliance repair franchise not only provides quality service to its customers, but also serves as a medium for Sarkela to reach out to disabled vets. Sales Strategies in a Social Media Age Spring-Green Lawn Care mixes web-based technology and traditional direct marketing to drive new customers and sales and profits. SLIDESHOW: The Riskiest and Safest Business Startup Ideas Thinking of starting your own small business? Learn the five types of businesses least likely to survive in today's economy, as well as the five that are much likelier bets. See More AllBusiness Franchise Stories   Follow Us

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