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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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Top Franchises By Investment Level

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning
Cash Req: $15,000    Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

Heaven's Best is a worldwide leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise opportunities for commercial and residential locations. Our unique "dry in one hour" process yields exceptional results. Heaven's Best cleaning experts can tackle the toughest stains and dirt leaving your carpets clean and renewed.

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FocalPoint Coaching
Cash Req: $49,950    Total Inv: $49,950 - $65,000
Category: Business Services

FocalPoint International, Inc., the world’s premiere business coaching and development franchise company, has formed a ground-breaking strategic alliance with Brian Tracy International, Inc., that will provide organizations and individuals with proven concepts, methodologies and skills developed in the most effective manner: long-term, one-on-one coaching.

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Computer Troubleshooters
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $28,800 - $81,500
Category: Technology

Computer Troubleshooters is an on-site computer services franchise. Computer Troubleshooters franchisees provide hardware repair, networking, software consulting, diagnostics, Web site development, security consulting and other computer services to small businesses.

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MaidPro
Cash Req: $20,000    Total Inv: $18,709 - $103,959
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

MaidPro prides itself on its proven groundbreaking technology and software, creative marketing efforts, established brand identity and stellar support to its franchisees. The company is constantly trying to reinvent new practices and refine old ones to ensure its place in the rapidly growing house cleaning industry. MaidPro offers you the advantages of rapid growth, low start-up costs, manageable hours and recurring revenue. Join a franchise that gives you control and ownership of your business with unmatched 24/7 support!

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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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Cruise Planners
Cash Req: $10,000    Total Inv: $10,000
Category: Travel & Hospitality

Did you know you could own a franchise business you actually enjoy working? You can love what you do. Cruise Planners/American Express is a low investment business opportunity which yields high returns with no travel experience required. Our home-based business model has a family of over 725 franchise owners and is one of the largest, privately owned, nationally recognized and continually awarded cruise selling agencies in the country.

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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Cash Req: $45,000    Total Inv: $34,630 - $57,010
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® is now the front-runner in the evolution of the carpet cleaning industry! The company’s key strengths are in its wealth of business experience and innovative products proven to reinvent carpet right before the customer’s eyes.

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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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OMEX International, Inc.
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $40,000 - $70,000
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

The OMEX® franchise is designed for the entrepreneur looking to build and develop a professional commercial cleaning business, not a small franchise where the owner is the principal worker. It is an opportunity to manage your own company and management staff while managing the maintenance needs of other professional offices.

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Home Care Assistance
Cash Req: $115,000    Total Inv: $20,000 - $250,000
Category: Senior Care

Learn from the senior care pros who built an $800,000 home care business in the first year of operations.

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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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Simple Simon's Pizza
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $15,000 - $125,000
Category: Food

Simple Simon's Pizza is an operations driven company that emphasizes quality, service and cleanliness. We provide the best product at the very best price every day.

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HomeVestors of America
Cash Req: $50,000 - $200,000    Total Inv: $39,300 - $376,250
Category: Real Estate

HomeVestors® is the first and largest national franchise company for the professional real estate investor. HomeVestors franchisees are professional real estate investors who specialize in buying and selling undervalued houses. Experts estimate this to be a $10 billion industry in the United States.

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ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $49,200 - $89,500
Category: Home Services

Since 2001, ASP has been dedicated to serving pool owners throughout the United States. Our professionals are experienced in maintenance, equipment diagnostics and repair, and pool renovation.

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Yellow VAN Handyman
Cash Req: $15,000    Total Inv: $29,000
Category: Home Services

Are you handy? Interested in owning an owner-operator franchise business with the support of a robust and efficient business system? Maybe Yellow VAN Handyman would be a good choice for you.

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American Poolplayers Association
Category: Sports & Recreation
Color Glo International
Category: Automotive
Proforma
Category: Advertising & Sales
Kampgrounds of America/ KOA
Category: Sports & Recreation, Travel & Hospitality
5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services
Rhea Lana's
Category: Child Services
Aire-Master of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
Stroller Strides
Category: Sports & Recreation
CompuChild
Category: Child Services
DKI (Disaster Kleenup International)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
CarePatrol
Category: Senior Care
United Country Real Estate
Category: Real Estate
Showhomes Home Staging
Category: Real Estate
Surface Specialists Systems
Category: Home Services
Sit Means Sit
Category: Pet Services
CruiseOne
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Anago Cleaning Systems (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Travel Leaders
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Tax Centers of America
Category: Financial & Tax
Buildingstars
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Amazing Athletes
Category: Child Services
Just Between Friends
Category: Child Services
Safe Ship
Category: Services
International Franchise Solutions
Category: Business Services
Kinderdance International
Category: Child Services
TGA Premier Junior Golf
Category: Child Services
i9 Sports
Category: Sports & Recreation
FRSTeam
Category: Services
Paul Davis
Category: Services
Happy and Healthy Products, Inc.
Category: Food
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Category: Home Services
Young Rembrandts
Category: Child Services
Baby Boot Camp
Category: Child Services
Mars Venus Coaching
Category: Business Services
Mosquito Squad
Category: Services
Pestmaster
Category: Services
Money Mailer
Category: Advertising & Sales
Pop-A-Lock
Category: Services
Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
The Grout Doctor
Category: Home Services, Cleaning & Maintenance
Town Money Saver
Category: Advertising & Sales
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
PropertyGuys.com
Category: Real Estate
Cybertary
Category: Business Services
Images 4 Kids
Category: Child Services
COMPUTER EXPLORERS
Category: Child Services
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Category: Real Estate