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To effectively Market certain products we need to have a real grasp of our Target Market.  You will, for example, be able to sell Christmas Program Packages to Pastors - but not in January!!  Typically, they begin their search for Christmas materials shortly after the Fourth of... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Tips-for-Successful-and-Effective-Internet-Marketing_249.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:17:30 BST     About 6 weeks ago we got ourselves some lovely little pets called Dugus.  We had never heard of them before and oh boy they are just lovely.  It has taken a little while for us both to get acquainted but sitting here in my office just now I have 2 lovely Degus behind... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/My-Pet-Degus_248.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:00:23 BST Choosing a franchise from hundreds of different categories of franchises is not easy.  It is a big decision. After all you will invest your hard earned money on that franchise. Keen interest and experience in a particular industry can help you decide on a franchise. Opt for a franchise that... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Experience-ampamp-Interest-Play-A-Big-Role-In-Selecting-A-Franchise_247.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:04:55 BST HI I AM ANOTHER PERSON WHO AT THE MOMENT HAS BEEN SCAMMED BY A DODGY FRANCHISE. i WONT NAME COMPANY AT THE MOMENT. i FOUND HOW BAD THIS COUNTRY IS REGARDING PROTECTION FROM THESE COMPANIES. I HAVE READ VARIOUS ARTICLES FROM PEOPLE RIPPED OFF AND ITS A DISGRACE. WELL I AND AT LEAST ANOTHER 6... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/DODGY-FRANCHISE_246.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:20:00 BST Buying a franchise ensure high success and great revenue. However you have to decide carefully on the kind of franchise you plan to buy. Opt for something you have interest in. After all you will be spending significant amount of time in running that franchise, so buy something which you... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Decide-What-Type-Of-Franchise-Suits-You-Best_245.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:35 BST Buying a franchise ensure high success and great revenue. However you have to decide carefully on the kind of franchise you plan to buy. Opt for something you have interest in. After all you will be spending significant amount of time in running that franchise, so buy something which you... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Decide-What-Type-Of-Franchise-Suits-You-Best_244.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:41:46 BST Last year I took a loan and bought a 'cleaning' franchise. I was sold the idea and told how well the company was doing etc - everyone knows the deal lol. The franchisor seemed more of a salesman really, in hindsight! But it looked good and simple, so I thought I would go for it, hving little... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Franchisor---getting-nasty-and-threatening-legal-action_243.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:46:13 BST Yes, today I quit...  Why?  Well.   I used it for SEO reasons, to spread my link about.  Unknown to me though, having invested a 2 years of my time into it, they have global link policies meaning if you change your signature link, all posts you have made get the links changed... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/I-Quit-UK-Business-Forums_242.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:08:42 BST Hi I wanted to bring to your attention the activities of RTA -Europe Franchise. I have had dealings with this company and would not recommend them. They are part of a group of companies, RTA Business Consultant LTD ,rtabusinessesforsale and RTA Europe who specilaise (So called) in selling business... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/RTA-Europe-Franchise_241.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:57:57 BST What a lovely bunch of people live in the Drummuir Castle Estate.  I lived there for 5 years and enjoyed every minute.  The countryside was wonderful, the wildlife plenty and the air was good, the wind terrible, the rain so so and the recent winters bloody awful, I loved it though, every... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Drummuir-Castle-Estate_240.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:13:53 BST So I have a new HP laptop, and I should have checked first but stupidly didn't, but the fan is placed on the underside of it.  Why o why place it there?  HP have been making semi decent computers and laptops for YEARS, surely to flippin god they know a little about laptop... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/HP-laptop-fans-WTF_239.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:20:32 BST http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Larsen-Traps-for-Magpies_238.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:57:34 BST Isnare is an article distribution company which gives you the chance for as low as $1 per article to have it distributed to thousands of article directories and publications.  It is something I have been using now for around 2 years and back then it was a sterling service which allowed me... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Isnare-Article-Distribution_237.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:09:44 BST I have just come across a new franchise consulting website called www.corman-group.com" They are specialised in rapid response and stepping in with alternative options prior to Receivership of foreclosure by a creditor. We provide a full one-stop shop of specialised services dedicated to... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Corman-Group---Fanchise-Consulting_236.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:22:27 BST I am 21 years old and currently am working on a OU History degree.   I would be interested in gaining extra income from a franchise run from my home PC but only have £100 to spend. I am not looking to make huge earnings at the moment, just a bit of extra 'pocket money'.   Any... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Inexpensive-yet-plasuible-franchise-suggestion_235.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:17:17 BST CLARKSON INVESTMENT COMPANY. I am Dr. RAY .J. CLARKSON of CLARKSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, a reputable, legitimate & an accredited money Lender. We give money out to individuals, firms and companies in need of financial assistance at a very low interest rate of. The available loans are: Health... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/CLARKSON-INVESTMENT-COMPANY_234.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:28:08 BST CLARKSON INVESTMENT COMPANY. I am Dr. RAY .J. CLARKSON of CLARKSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, a reputable, legitimate & an accredited money Lender. We give money out to individuals, firms and companies in need of financial assistance at a very low interest rate of. The available loans... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/CLARKSON-INVESTMENT-COMPANY_233.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:23:12 BST Consumers can’t take it easy with the credit card reform. Now people have to be wary more than they ever have before. The credit card reform act of 2009 has looked at a lot more underhanded credit card scams from financial institutions. So now those institutions are just trying harder to sign... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Because-of-credit-reform-credit-card-offers-are-a-lot-more-deceptive_232.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:40:12 BST is anybody else out there who have invested in this and had no return http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/dvd-vending-machines_231.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:59:52 BST When you start your business from the scratch, you have to struggle really hard for years. But buying franchise has several benefits. Major benefit is that the business is already established so you don't have to slog it out to draw customers. You get all the assistance from the franchiser in terms... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Various-Benefits-of-Buying-An-IT-Training-Franchise_230.html Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:11:45 BST I am a mature student, who is an ex-franchisee himself, researching for his MBA dissertation. I sincerely hope my work will be of value to the franchise industry and would very much like to contact franchisees in the North East of England who are considering leaving the franchise world. http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Help-with-research_229.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:04 BST Hi   I have recently developed a vending machine that vends a unique product not done anywhere in the UK or Europe. One of the products i vend is done in America but not all four of the products i can vend. I wont give my details as i don't want to spam but i would like some advice on... http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Considering-franchising-my-business_228.html Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:37:23 BST Franchise & Retail Show is going to take place in India where top brands from different segments will be taking part. http://tinyurl.com/Franchise-and-Retail-Show http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/Franchise-ampamp-Retail-Show_226.html Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:12:04 BST Franchising is a marketing format, a very powerful way of selling goods and services to a large market. This concept is getting more popular as each and every company want to increase their brand visibility. http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/What-has-made-franchising-so-popular-all-over-the-world_225.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:44:27 BST It's true indeed but the other part of the coin is owning a franchise takes a lot of hard work; it may even take a lot more work compared to working for a company. To start, review the reasons for wanting to pursue a franchise - and make sure they are good, realistic reasons. http://www.the-franchise-shop.com/netfrog/A-small-business-franchise-can-take-care-of-your-business-woes_224.html Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:04:25 BST