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Small Business Owners Franchise to succeed despite Gloomy Economy
Eden Prairie, Minnesota (January 26, 2009) While retailers are licking their wounds after reporting its worst holiday shopping seasons in years and President Obama began working on an economic stimulus package well before its opening, not everyone laments the current economy. There are a number of resources that entrepreneurs decided to make lemonade from lemons in 2008 by buying their own companies with the help of corporate excess.

The franchise, whose sentence is in the business for you, but not by itself constitute an important part of the U.S. companies. According to recent surveys, 1 in 12 businesses in the U.S. is a franchise and franchise businesses employ more than 14 million Americans. "The success of the franchise is generally attributed to the franchisor provides training and support to each of its franchisees," says Lori Kiser-Block, president of FranChoice, a consultant to the network by providing a free service for consumers seeking the perfect match in a franchise business. "In exchange for royalties paid to the franchise, a franchisee is also using a brand / trademark and tested marketing techniques. Furthermore, the contributions of all the franchisees in a system of support to the franchisor make improvements and modifications to the product or service, allowing the company to stay ahead of trends and tastes of the customer. "

The key to buying a business in a troubled economy is to choose one of the products or services that consumers need, Kiser-Block added. For example, PuroClean is a franchise that provides emergency assistance for cleaning houses or businesses that have suffered major damage to property, like a fire or flood. This is not a service that can be delayed until the economy improves. Britt Schroeter FranChoice consultant helped Dickerson mark St. Clair Shores, Michigan, people evaluate their capacity building and the experience that led him to sign an agreement with PuroClean in July.

Dickerson, who spent 16 years with JPMorgan institutional investment in the desktop and 20 years in the army, he said, "I looked at many different sectors during my due diligence process and many of them were subject to economic conditions. PuroClean is a test recession companies can defer the purchase of a television, stereo or any luxury item but we can not postpone the cleanup after a disaster. " Dickerson and his wife and business partner Ami Catenacci business PuroClean opened in September.

Senior Care is another sector that continues to grow, "said Kiser-Block. "As more Americans beyond the age when they can live alone, who are responsible for their welfare are looking for alternatives to nursing homes." Senior Helpers is a franchise business to provide home care, whether for a few hours or all day, for vulnerable adults.

Shawn Gilson Iowa City, Iowa, learned of the franchise Helpers higher when working with FranChoice consultant Richard Pope. "Shawn and his wife Angie were looking to the company when his mother fell and broke his elbow," he said. "They showed him in immediately after the value of the service could be and became a franchisee in June."

Single mother Karol dangers not describe herself as a big risk taker. However, he became owner of a franchise in August 2008 after being fired earlier this year after a career as an environmental consultant for more than 22 years. His move from employee to employer was motivated by the dismissal, as well as the desire to be your own boss, the potential for higher incomes, and the need for a flexible work schedule. Ms. dangers FranChoice consultant worked with Ray Fanning, who helped him to explore various business and franchise cost reduction analysts.

"Ray really helped me find my passion," said Ms. Hazard, whose business covers ERA Maryland, DC and suburban Virginia. "By working to help businesses reduce their costs, my services are invaluable, especially during a recession. As a franchise owner, I am delighted to have the security they lacked in my previous job and the only one responsible for my income."

According to a January 7, 2009 released by the IFA (International Franchise Association), the growth of small businesses could be the key to economic recovery. Although some job losses are expected for the industry of the franchise until 2009, the IFA said, "Historically, franchise companies have outperformed other sectors of economic output and job creation."

"FranChoice helps thousands of people explore the franchise ownership of each year," said Kiser-Block. "Of course, having a special kind of person to own and run a business, but someone with corporate experience in general, just a free enterprise needs. Our task, the search for new careers of executives displaced, is very rewarding, both personally and professionally. "