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

JumpBunch
Cash Req: $50,000     Total Inv: $34,700 - $79,400
Category: Child Services

JumpBunch offers structural sports and fitness programs for children 15 months to 6 years old, as well as for school age children ages 6-12. The classes are 30 minutes long, once a week, year-round, with over 70 activity plans. They are offered as part of a child's day at school, daycare, after-school program and rec departments. JumpBunch is not a gym or facility; rather, we go out into the community to teach our classes.

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Honorable Mentions - Child Services Franchises

Rhea Lana's
Category: Child Services
CompuChild
Category: Child Services
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Cash Req: $27,500     Total Inv: $78,300 - $107,500
Category: Child Services

Mathnasium is a learning center where students go year-round to boost their math skills. They are highly specialized; they teach only math. Their program is for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Like at a gym or health club, members pay a monthly membership fee, and attend at their convenience.

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Amazing Athletes
Category: Child Services
Just Between Friends
Category: Child Services
Kinderdance International
Category: Child Services
TGA Premier Junior Golf
Category: Child Services
TSS Photography
Cash Req: $9,075 - $22,545     Total Inv: $30,250 - $75,150
Category: Child Services, Sports & Recreation

'The Best in Youth & Sports Memories.' TSS Photography franchisees earn income from 3 profit centers: youth and sports photo keepsakes, uniforms and trophies/awards.

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Young Rembrandts
Category: Child Services
Baby Boot Camp
Category: Child Services
Images 4 Kids
Category: Child Services
COMPUTER EXPLORERS
Category: Child Services
College Nannies & Tutors
Category: Child Services
THE TUTORING CENTER
Category: Child Services