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The Franchise King
Cleveland,Ohio
I am The Franchise King®
Interests: small business, social media, entrepreneurship, all things internet, franchise industry
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Construction Industry Types: The Blue Book Network Showcase Is April 9th
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If you're in the construction or design industry, you're invited to attend a huge networking and educational event. The Blue Book Showcase takes place on Tuesday, April 9, at "Brownstown." (The Cleveland Browns Stadium!) This event is a complete afternoon... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at NEO Biz Blog
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Franchise Owners: Take Advantage Of The Network
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If you're the owner of a franchise business, you have a built-in network. I'm not referring to your computer network...I'm referring to your network of fellow franchisees. When you were doing your franchise research, were you able to befriend any... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2013 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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The Best Websites In Franchising Are...
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The best franchise websites are great at a couple of things. Do you know what they are? If you're looking for a franchise, what are you hoping to find when you hit a franchise website? And, if you're a franchisor,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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Small Business And Twitter
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(Guest post from Megan Totka, Chamberofcommerce.com) Twitter has fast become a fixture in the online landscape that is social media. People and businesses use the network for business communication, sharing news, and having personal conversations. Navigating the site and its... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at NEO Biz Blog
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Hooters Franchises To Get A Cool Redesign
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You know about Hooters, right? You've been to one their franchise restaurants, right? If not, you should stop by one of their operations. Just for the experience. Hooters of America, LLC is the franchisor and operator of over 435 Hooters... Continue reading
Posted Jan 17, 2013 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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Creative Contest From BizSugar And Brother
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You know about BizSugar, right? This small business website won The Best of Tech Award for Best Social App a short while back, and this NEO-based website has been climbing the charts ever since. Well, BizSugar just announced a cool... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2013 at NEO Biz Blog
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Jan 2, 2013
Is it Possible to Translate Social Interest into Cold Hard Cash?
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(Guest post from Chamberofcommerce.com) Lately, it’s pretty much common knowledge that social media has the ability to help businesses succeed or fail. The same goes for grassroots organizations, charitable foundations, and personal campaigns as well. There are even whole websites... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2013 at NEO Biz Blog
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Multi-Unit Franchises
Should you consider multi-unit franchise business ownership? If you are thinking of becoming the owner of several units...several businesses, really, you'll have to look at risk vs. reward. Obviously... Not only will you have to take a hard look at... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2012 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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Mobile Updates: What Social Media Platforms Owe Their Users
(This is a guest post from the folks over at Chamberofcommerce.com) Most social media users access their accounts from a variety of different sources. However, it does seem that the vast majority of heavy social medial users tend to log... Continue reading
Posted Nov 29, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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How To Choose A Mailing Machine
To get the most from this time-saving device, it’s important to select a model with the right features Postage meters, aka mailing machines, are popular among businesses of all sizes, and it’s easy to understand why. Instead of running out... Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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What Kinds of Businesses Are Successful in 2012?
(This is a guest post from Megan Totka, Chief Editor @ Chamber of Commerce.com) Small businesses have come and gone on the proverbial horizon for many, many years. From mom and pop restaurants to internet start-up companies, hundreds of thousands... Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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Is It Holiday Time, Retailers?
If you're a retail business owner in Northeast Ohio, I'd wager that you are stocking your shelves with holiday items...or are just about ready to. If so, good. Geting a head start on the most important time of the year... Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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I Started a NEO Small Business: Now What?
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(This is a guest post from Megan Totka, The Chief Editor For ChamberofCommerce.com ) Many people have a great idea for a business. Only a handful of those with ideas for businesses will actually start them. Once you have brought... Continue reading
Posted Oct 10, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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Franchise Fees Being Lowered
In a recent article on Forbes.com, Carol Tice named 3 different franchises that had slashed their franchise fees. They include: Dunkin Donuts Papa John's Fazolli's I'm not sure why all of them are in the food sector... I'm not usually... Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2012 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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100% true, Steve! A very important sector of the economy for sure. Thanks for bringing up these facts to your readership. The Franchise King®
Toggle Commented Sep 25, 2012 on Franchising: An Important Sector of the U.S. Economy at Small Business Labs
Is Cleveland Dead? | eFuneral Says No
Okay...I give up. What can't be turned into an online venture these days? Seriously. "After doing some research, it turns out that funerals are one of the highest ticket items that someone pays for in their life after a house... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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For Veterans Only!
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This guy has done some thinking. And, I like what he's come up with... A franchise business opportunity that's only for military veterans. And, Jerry Flanagan Seems to be launching this new service franchise for all the right reasons. According... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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Sep 11, 2012
Cleveland's Roaring Twenties | Emerging Chefs
(Courtesy of David C. Foster, on Flickr.) Emerging Chefs proudly presents The Roaring Twenties, in partnership with Chef Steve Schimoler , inventor, entrepreneur, self-taught chef and owner of Cleveland's famed Crop Bistro & Bar. Join us October 28th, 2012, in... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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Aug 31, 2012
What Areas Are in Demand For College Degrees? Infographic
Not that this is breaking news or anything...but, if you want to increase your chances of career success, you need to have a college degree. But, what kind of degree? Here's the answer...answers, actually. Check out this great infographic; Source:... Continue reading
Posted Aug 31, 2012 at NEO Biz Blog
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How Much For A Franchise?
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Thinking of buying a franchise? Interested in the cost...your total investment in a franchise business that you'll be able to call your own? If I told you that your new franchise business will cost you between $50,000 and $35 million,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 28, 2012 at The Franchise Blog 4 Vets
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