The Franchise King Blog

The JoelPost. Oct. 31,07

Happy Halloween!

Congrats to some influential local bloggers who are attending BlogWorld Expo, next week in Vegas!
Couple of them are even speaking....
Look

New Top 100 List!

Recently, a Top 100 Business Blogs list was compiled by an English entrepreneur....

1-100 THE Top 100 Business Blogs/John Crickett

Crickett

TheJoelPost. Oct.30th,07

Tomorrow is Halloween!
Terrifying trivia:

{Photo from valleyt.com.Thanx}

1. Which country is Dracula's Castle in?

2. In Young Frankenstein, who was the actor who played Igor?{Eyegore}

3. Who was the original actor who played the murderer in Psycho?

4. Will gas prices go above $4.00 a gallon next summer?
{That is the scariest question thus far, eh?}

Just use the comment tool to answer. Winners receive nothing

Clevelander's New Blog Marketing Idea

Jim Kukral, a Cleveland internet marketing guru has just launched an interesting concept.....

The JoelPost. Oct.29th, 07

Wisdom for a Monday:

"When business is average at best...ok, lousy...what is one to do? For me, it is just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other, and having faith that it will all turn out OK."
-Joel Libava/October 2007

The JoelPost. Oct. 28th,07

Thought for the day:

What are you going to change about yourself, this week?

Remember this:

"Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes"

1-100 THE Top 100 Business Blogs

As a member of this Top 100 list, I was challenged by Chris Brown to post it, as a nice reference tool....

Using The Right Attorney During Franchise Research

If you have been a reader of my blog, the last year or so, you know my feelings about using the right resources during your franchise investigation steps...........

The Top 100 Business Blogs

I am humbled to be included in this Top 100 List.......The Franchise King Blog has been my passion for a year now, and I hope to keep providing up to date information on franchising, as well as current trends, tips, myths and facts. Besides THIS blog, some folks that I have bonded with, both on the web, and sometimes even in person are on this list:
Anita Campbell's Small Business Trends, Dane Carlson's Business Opportunities Blog, John J's Duct Tape Marketing Blog, and many others.
Peruse the list. Click the blogs..Oh Yeah, and read em! 

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The JoelPost. Oct.25th,07

Today's JoelPost is a random statement....

Statement:

If I receive one more e-mail piece of spam in my email in-box that suggests without even meeting me that I need to buy a product that will help me fight toxins, that is from Canada, and in addition to helping the nasty toxin issues they presume I am experiencing, will help me meet chicks using their Mega D_ _ _ product, then I am just going to scream..............

There. I feel better.         
{And toxin free}

Interview with Vernon Lun/The Good Blogs

As I continue to learn more and more about the internet space, and how it is evolving daily, I get to network with some great innovators and visionaries.I had an opportunity last week to interact with The Good Blogs founder, Vernon Lun. This guy is smart, with a CAPITAL S...........from Toronto

Top 5 Items in a UFOC

The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, or UFOC, as it is called in franchise circles, is the legal disclosure document that franchise companies registered in the US must furnish....

Announcing: The JoelPost. Oct. 24,07

By popular demand there is now going to be a daily, or semi-daily post of.....

The Franchise Legend/Ray Kroc {Part 2}

The McDonald brothers were not as convinced as Ray Kroc was concerning the viability of making their hamburger and shake business huge....

Cleveland Indians/World Series Franchise?

This Franchise Blog focuses on the business model of franchising-including tips,traps, myths, current and upcoming trends, and current news...........Including a sports franchise, and it's domination in The American League!

Streetsboro getting a new Franchise

Pat McCoy, a gentleman I worked with to help find the right opportunity in the world of franchise ownership, is just about ready to open his first....

The Franchise Legend/Ray Kroc {Part 1}

Dear Ray,
If it wasn't for you, I would not be  a part of the incredible industry. Thank you, Ray!.........

Mr. Kroc

Blog Action Day/Challenge Issued to Franchise Owners Worldwide!

Today is Blog Action Day {October 15, 2007}. Since I am a franchise industry blogger, I am putting a challenge out to the entire global franchise industry........... It is time for our industry to see the light!

Nice Job Wendy! {Helium Franchises}

Wendy's, the fast food franchise out of Columbus, Ohio has had it's share of issues over the past couple of years....

COSE Small Business Conference Coming Up!

The 2007 COSE Small Business Conference is coming up October 18th and 19th at the IX Center...

How About a Service Franchise?

If you are interested in exploring franchise ownership, where should you begin? After you take an inventory of your skill sets etc....

National Home Based Business Week

October 8th thru October 12th is National Home Business Week, so to those of you who own a home based business, celebrate..........{ALL 20 million of you!}

Free Class on Franchising Coming Up

The setting is Cleveland Corporate College East. The date is October 11th.The time for this class is............

Don't Bet the Farm on a Franchise!

When it is time to invest in that dream franchise of yours{After working with franchise professionals every step of the way!}, risking it all is a foolhardy thing to do....

 

This Blogger on Television Tomorrow!

Black Pinstriped suit. A Tie.150 degree stage lights. Recipe for a live television interview tomorrow on the subject of...............