The Franchise Blog For Vets

Green Franchises For Veterans

This would be a great scenario; Hundred's of military veterans returning from overseas getting excited about green technology, and investing in it via franchising. Not only would these veterans be familiar with a lot of it-especially our military men and women who have experience in electronics and other related technology, but it could really be a win-win. Win #1 Our... Read more →

New CFO Appointed At Solar Universe

Solar Universe, a solar installation and finance company, today announced it has appointed Steven L. Yeffa chief financial officer. Yeffa will oversee the company's corporate finance and accounting activities, and help grow its newly launched solar leasing program. Yeffa is a seasoned finance executive who brings 30 years of experience in financial management and a strong background in arranging lease... Read more →

Solar Universe Franchise Gets $7.0 Million

Solar Universe, a solar energy franchise that's been covered on this blog, and on The Franchise King Blog, for the last two years, (as part of a paid franchise marketing program) has just announced that it's secured funding from Rockford Capital Partners. "Solar Universe has proven its business model and has developed an impressive delivery platform without large amounts of... Read more →

Home Remodeling Franchise Awards Military Veteran a Franchise

National home remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, has awarded the first free franchise under their Veteran’s Program. It's great to see small business opportunities that Veterans may be able to excel in. Solar businesses are also getting kind of HOT. And Hotter. In the case of Kitchen Tune-Up, this looks like a win-win, type of opportunity... Frank Skubel of Tallahassee, Florida... Read more →

A Hot Business Opportunity For Veterans

The Franchise Blog For Veterans is a franchise business site. Once in awhile, I run across an opportunity that looks like a franchise, and offers start-up and ongoing support just like a franchise. This one may be worth a look. (Especially, if you don't have $200k lying around.) (Disclosure; this company is a marketing client of mine.) Would you like... Read more →

Could Veteran-Owned Renewable Energy Businesses Help The US Economy?

All this talk about green energy, solar power, and clean energy, is enough to make all of us..well..green. I'm starting to think President Obama's vision of the future is right on target; "Each of us has a part to play in a new future that will benefit all of us. As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean... Read more →

Franchise Opportunity For Veterans; Solar Power System Sales/Design/Installation

Are you an electrical contractor? Are you the owner of a small business that does electrical installations? Have you been thinking of adding another product and/or service to your existing business? Were you in the military? If so, maybe you were involved in; The Navy's ESPC Team The USAF Advanced Power Technology Office The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development... Read more →