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I just read an article in Inc. magazine titled, “Why every company needs a jerk.” In a nutshell, the article says smart entrepreneurs have someone by their side who will be brutally honest when leaders need it most.
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Home Instead Senior Care franchisee Steve Boos has always followed his heart in business, starting when he worked in the paper industry for a company that was focused on reducing waste in paper manufacturing. So it’s not surprising that a stint in the Army Reserves and a year in Iraq drastically changed his career path.
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As jobs lose earning power and dry up in some industries during difficult economic times, finding a new career can become all the more challenging. One career recently highlighted by the International Franchise Association is a smart choice for 2012 — senior home care franchising. That’s because the numbers of seniors, along with their needs, continue to increase no matter what is happening with the economy. The International Franchise Association has ranked the Home Instead Senior Care network among the top 12 premium franchise systems under $50,000. And together with the Small Business Administration, the Home Instead Senior Care network offers would-be franchise owners tips on what to consider before buying a franchise.
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It gets pretty old saying the same things over and over again, so it’s so great when someone else says it for us. A recent article on cnbc.com says what we’ve been saying: Franchise brands need to find new and different ways to get their information out on the internet and to validate their brands because prospective franchisees won’t necessarily go directly to them in the early stages of their research.
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An interview with FirstLight HomeCare CEO Jeff Bevis.

Best in Category - Automotive Franchises
Here are the top rated franchises for 2011. Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners in the Automotive franchise category. Request your FREE franchise information from these top franchises to learn more about franchise opportunities in your area.

Color Glo International
Category: Automotive

Honorable Mentions - Automotive Franchises

Christian Brothers Automotive
Category: Automotive
Snap-on Tools
Cash Req: $17,925 - $80,071     Total Inv: $17,925 - $289,080
Category: Automotive

Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools and are sold through its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the internet.

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Matco Tools
Cash Req: $35,000     Total Inv: $82,000 - $192,000
Category: Automotive

Matco Tools is one of the top franchise opportunities out there. That's because Matco Tools provides you with the guidance, training, potential customer base, marketing and the on-going support you need to start your business. Our award winning franchise program provides you with a business process that will help you make sales and generate revenue from day one.

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