Are franchise business opportunities too risky?

Roy Derrick, who has had experience with franchise businesses says that “Franchise business opportunities can be very attractive – but there are some very important facts you need to be aware of….” He goes on to reveal in a recent article about the subject that the biggest problem with a franchise is the start up costs which can easily run into tens of thousands of dollars. But this mainly depends on the franchise model. To get more insight into Derricks thoughts about getting involved in a franchise opportunity you can read his full article here

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How to start a T-shirt printing business

Start your own T-shirt printing business working from home

This home-based business opportunity has great potential. You can design your own T-shirts and sell them online or through retail outlets. You could set up your own market stall selling your designs, or you you can take orders for companies and organisations that are looking to promote their business or activities this way. For example, fund raising events, exhibitions, workwear and more.

This video will give you some further insight into what equipment you can use to get started and how to start your own business designing and printing t-shirts and sweatshirts.

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Introduction to Network Marketing

Introduction to Network Marketing

Network marketing, also referred to as multi-level marketing (MLM) is a marketing strategy which is used by sales people to distribute products via a network of other distributors, as well as direct to the public.

In the past, network marketing as been the subject of a lot of criticism due to it’s association with ‘pyramid selling’ which is now most definitely illegal. However, network marketing is not the same as pyramid selling which, put simply is just a scheme to recruit other agents to make money from their recruitment fees, which generally involves purchasing sales materials and training packs.

A legitimate network marketing company will have a range of products that are just as good, and in many cases a lot better than those available in the high street. Or, specialised products that are only available through a company that manufactures and distributes them through their own network of sales agents.

Distributors are often referred to as ‘associates’, ‘consultants’, ‘independent agents’ or ‘independent distributor’

What makes network marketing so attractive is it’s compensation plan and how it provides an opportunity for anyone with a desire to build their own home-based business into a profitable enterprise. It does this by allowing the distributor to earn a percentage of the profits earned on the sales of the company products. Not only from direct sales to the public, but also from the sales of other distributors who have been introduced to the business. These new ‘recruits’ introduced by you become part of your sales team or ‘downline’ and the more sales they make, the more you will earn. So it’s in your own interest to teach and train new members of your team how to run their own business successfully and make lots of sales.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad – a video introduction

Robert Kiyosaki – intoduces his principles of getting rich

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How to survive in a recession

Can your business survive a recession? There are a few steps you can take in order to try and recession-proof your business. By taking action now you will improve the chances of getting through the worst and come out the other side with a healthier, more profitable business. Phil Hames, from the Business Software Centre, offers some useful advice…
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Is the UK economy in danger of a double dip recesion?

“The initial estimate for fourth quarter GDP released at the beginning of this month showed that the UK economy contracted by 0.2% in the final three months of the year. A fall in GDP in the first quarter of 2012 would mean a technical recession. Against that background the NatWest survey found that Welsh companies were amongst the most pessimistic in the UK over their prospects for the coming year…” read more

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Teenager turns his hobby into a media empire

 Jamal Edwards has been hugely successful at using the web to turn his hobby into a media empire.  The teenager from London and founder of SB.TV says he wants to inspire others to be successful like him.  From filming friends in car parks to interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars, see how Jamal uses the web to achieve his success as one of the UK’s leading youth broadcasters. .

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YBI Entrepreneur of the Year 2011

Israeli robotics entrepreneur wins global young enterprise competition

An Israeli businessman, Amir Asor age 26, has won the Youth Business International ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for his business which uses Lego and robotics to help children understand engineering. He has been selected from a number of entries  and receives $5,000 prize money to help fund his business.

The Youth Business International Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are supported by Barclays Capital. More information can be found on the  YBI website

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New website ideas for business

New website ideas

There is always potential for new website ideas and one of the latest ones is a new service which has been set up online called ‘One Certainty’ which provides a place for people to store personal memorabilia, pictures, videos and letters of loved ones who have passed away. Described as a “secure haven for wishes and lifetime memories” Registration is free during December 2011 and for members it can provide a thoughtful way to give love and support to family and friends who have lost their loved ones.

The idea of the website came about when a close friend of the owner died. The service has proven popular with many people, but as you might expect, there has been one or two critical remarks made about profiting from the sadness of others. However, the website provides a unique and personal service, is very professional and tastefully done.

For more information visit www.onecertainty.com

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Need motivation? Here’s motivation with a capital M

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