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Franchising – Making The Choice
More and more individuals are taking charge of their health as they learn about the benefits of a regular fitness program. This change is not limited to one demographic group. As we know, aging baby boomers are concerned with staying healthy, physically fit, and living independently. People 55-years and older constitute 25% of the 6.1 million Americans who reported using services of a personal trainer in 2004.
There is also a significant increase in children’s utilization of personal training and fitness regimens as a growing number of parents become aware of the health risks of childhood obesity. In addition, children of all ages and fitness levels seek out the services of a personal trainer to get that extra edge in their particular sport, due to the competitiveness of youth athletics.
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Franchise Advantages
Less money is needed to advertise a startup if it has a well-known image and is well thought of by the public. The standard sign will bring the traffic into the business. This is a huge advantage over opening a business with no preconceived feelings for it. A good location with lots of traffic will help to make any known franchise do well since the buying public knows what the company is about and what they offer.
The franchise game plan
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The Best Franchise Opportunity – How to Determine It
Deciding to get a franchise is only the first of several major decisions a prospective franchisee will have to make. The next is determining the best franchise opportunity.
The best franchise opportunity is a totality of many factors. These factors are like parts that make up a whole. They work together to achieve a beneficial result.
Foremost of these factors is the prospect’s financial capability or ready access to financing since a large amount of money is required for the franchise fee, down payment on the lease, and other expenses. In addition to being financially ready, he should make a complete self-examination to determine his personality and preferences so that he can find the right kind of business that will match his style.
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The human stock factor
There is nothing more troubling to today’s employers than the fact that young workers (mostly ages 20-27) seem to have little pride in the overall product or service unless they can see a way it directly affects them. Young workers will take great pride in their part of a project or service, but often care little about the global nature of it.
In the film “Office Space,” the lead character, explaining his lack of motivation to a job efficiency expert, says, “It’s a problem of motivation, all right? Now if I work my [expletive] off and Initech ships a few extra units, I don’t see another dime, so where’s the motivation?”
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The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
When raising capital for a business venture, a company can either raise debt capital, equity capital or a combination of the two. Debt capital is money loaned to the company at an agreed interest rate for a fixed time period. Conversely, equity capital is money invested by owners (shareholders) for use in business operations that need not be repaid. Combinations include convertible securities which may be debt that can be converted into equity at some point in the future.
The simplest form of equity capital is common stock. Common stock has many distinguishing factors as follows:
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