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Accion Serving the East Coast Launches COVID-19 Relief Program

Accion has launched its COVID-19 Relief Program with the aim of helping over 2,000 small business owners withstand and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving critical jobs and livelihoods.

NEW YORK, NY – March 24, 2020 – The spread of COVID-19 has taken a devastating toll on small businesses and the clients we serve at Accion. While the full economic impact of the virus is unclear, we know the fallout will be extensive and long lasting—and that small businesses, and the families who rely on them, will be the hardest hit.

As an economic first responder, Accion has launched its COVID-19 Relief Program with the aim of helping over 2,000 small business owners withstand and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving critical jobs and livelihoods. To fund the program, we have launched a fundraising campaign to raise low-interest rate loan capital, loan loss reserves, and core operating support.

Our COVID-19 Relief Program offers the following to clients:

• Loan deferment or loan restructures to 1,500 eligible clients.

• One-on-one support to small business owners to access publicly sourced disaster relief funds at the city, state and federal level in each of our core markets.

• Our COVID-19 Relief Loan to 500 small business owners who aren’t a fit for the public relief programs. This loan includes multi-month deferment on the first payment – low interest rates – additional flexibility in lending criteria.

We have decades of experience in providing disaster relief support to small businesses through our September 11 Fund (2001), our Superstorm Sandy Relief Program (2012), and most recently, our 2017 Irma Relief Fund.

While COVID-19 represents a unique challenge, we know that a quick response through collaborative donor support will ensure the survival of thousands of small businesses, whose jobs and services are desperately needed by families in neighborhoods across the country.

To learn more about how to support the program, contact Victoria Richardson at (646) 833-4546 or vrichardson@accioneast.com.

To learn more about the COVID-19 Relief Program, or to refer a business to the program, call (866) 245-0783 or visit https://us.accion.org.

To donate directly to the program, visit https://us.accion.org/eastdonate.

Please support an effort that not only preserves jobs, services and small businesses, but something equally important—a unique fabric of life called ‘the neighborhood’; a community’s home.

Published by Paul Quintero
CEO, Accion – Serving the East Coast

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Become a Superhero in Your Community

Join PuroClean® the “Paramedics of Property Damage”

 

Founded in 1990, PuroClean® is one of those rare businesses with a low cost of entry and almost limitless growth potential.  What do they do? “We handle water damage, fire damage, mold, biohazards, for both residential and commercial businesses,” says Tim Courtney, vice president of franchise operations at PuroClean®. “We take stuff that’s wet and we make it dry; we take things that are dirty and make them clean.”

 

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Tim Courtney VP

Leaders in the restoration space, PuroClean franchises are heavily recession-resistant businesses. “Our services are not the kind of thing that people can afford to do without. You must fix water or fire damage in your home,” says Courtney. “As a mortgage holder, you are obligated to make the repairs.”  And since 80 to 90% of the jobs are covered by insurance, PuroClean franchises get paid!

 

Today, the Insurance Claims Industry is over 210 billion dollars, and the majority of the claims paid out are for water damage, followed by losses related to fire, wind, mold, and biohazards — the heart of the restoration business. Surprisingly, weather-driven events such as hurricanes, known as “surge events” in the industry, are considered bonus business instead of a primary revenue source for most franchisees.

We take stuff that’s wet and we make it dry; we take things that are dirty and make them clean.

What Can You Make?

Average system-wide sales are $779,000, and the top 10% of franchises hit $2.6 million in gross sales. Excellent numbers, but they are made even more impressive by the low cost of entry.

 

All in, including franchise fee, equipment, and 6 months of operating capital, the total investment for a PuroClean franchise is roughly $200,000, and much of this can be financed through the company’s 3rd party partners.

 


Investment Needed

  • Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
  • Vehicle  $46,000
  • Equipment Package  $52,000
  • Initial Operating Capital  $50,000
  • Royalties 10 -3% (Sliding Sale based on Sales)

Building Your Business, Choosing Your Lifestyle

PuroClean stresses that franchisees should have a “fully managed business,” which means that they will train you to build a business that can sustain itself and while allowing  you to take vacations and spend more time with the family.While you might start your PuroClean adventure doing some hands-on work, using the skills you learn at the PuroClean Academy, ultimately, they want you to become an executive owner, having mastered the different levels of the business through PuroClean’s patented levels program.

 

You’ll spend more of your time growing the business by reaching out to independent insurance companies and referral sources such as contractors, roofers and plumbers. Add that business to the national accounts PuroClean’s business development’s specialists bring in, and you’ll have the ideal workload balance (70% local and 30% national) to keep your business growing robustly.


Our franchisees call themselves superheroes. They strap on their capes, and go help folks in their time of need.


Training

Franchisees spend 3 weeks in Fort Lauderdale at the PuroClean Academy going through orientation, then a week learning how to use state-of-the-art tools such as dryers, dehumidifying, deodorizing, disinfecting and mold abatement equipment on a certified Applied Structural Drying facility, an  actual house built to code, but filled with 40,000 gallons of water prior to training. When franchisees emerge from the training, they have been officially certified by IICRC in three areas of restoration. The third week of the training is devoted to sales and marketing.

 

What Makes A Successful Franchisee?

  • According to Tim Courtney, the best franchisees are enthusiastic people who value achievement and challenge themselves as leaders, and they come from all walks of life:

firefighters – first-responders – corporate officers – insurance agents – property managers – plumbers – realtors – military veterans …… are common backgrounds.

 

Also, PuroClean franchisees are very diverse. PuroClean has a very strong group of women franchise owners, as well as  immigrant entrepreneurs

Immigrant Ownership

Immigrants are roughly 5% of new franchisees at present, and have done very well at PuroClean,  They typically come from communities that prefer not to work with outsiders, giving them preferred access to a growing and increasingly prosperous market. Also,  just like military veterans, immigrants are very hard-working and are determined to realize their dreams of financial independence.

In Brief & More Information

The Opportunity

  • Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country.
  • Property owners file claims with their insurance companies who then refer and pay a professional property restoration company, such as PuroClean, to restore and clean up the damage.
  • More than 50,000 water damage property losses along with $21.6 million lost to fire damage every day in the US.
  • PuroClean is the leading & fastest growing company in the industry.

 

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HomeVestors

‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ Helps Immigrants Succeed In Real Estate

The ‘We Buy Ugly Houses®’ franchise helps entrepreneurs move into real estate

“We Buy Ugly Houses®.” You’ve seen that slogan, which is up on billboards and other advertising platforms around the country. It’s catchy, fun and provocative. But as a business strategy, it’s also hugely effective—and the basis for a very successful franchising model.

HomeVestors of America, Inc. was founded and began franchising in 1996, although the “We Buy Ugly Houses” national brand was launched in 1999. Since 1996, franchisees have purchased more than 95,000 homes nationwide, and the numbers keep rising.

Running this enterprise from Dallas is CEO and President David L. Hicks. Unlike some leaders in franchising, he didn’t come through the company’s core focus (he previously held senior positions in a supplements provider and motivational group). “I bought my first investment property in 1978, but I wasn’t brought to HomeVestors because of my real estate experience,” he acknowledges.

He started in HomeVestors’ operational side, became VP of Operations in 2005, and eventually rose to his current position with a clear view of not only what the company was, but what it could become. That led a reshuffling in 2009, and today HomeVestors has all the hallmarks of a lean and mean franchising operation.

That means a staff of only 35 at headquarters and 44 ‘development agents’ in the field. These agents play a key role: they recruit, train and support franchisees, who do all the home buying.

HomeVestors® has been America’s #1 Cash Home Buyer Since 1989.

Growth Markets

The HomeVestors® franchise network today has nearly 1100 + franchisees in 140 cities in 45 states. Metropolitan areas such as:

  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Phoenix
  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Los Angeles

Are particularly active, but Mr. Hicks sees huge growth potential in regions like Charlotte and Greensboro, NC; Tampa and St Petersburg, FL; Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and Philadelphia, PA.

 Traditional real estate agents see only problems; franchisees see opportunity.

How HomeVestor’s Works


“We Buy Ugly Houses”
is a little different, since franchising is typically associated with fast food, motels and insurance. But it also makes perfect sense: The act of buying a home is uniquely personal, yet it’s the biggest investment most consumers make. Indeed, the independently owned and operated franchisees see every purchase as an investment; half want to improve the house and sell it to other investors, while the rest aim for the eventual homeowner.

Of course, the houses aren’t necessarily ugly, but the situation is often unfortunate: major repairs needed, divorce, an unwieldy inheritance, etc. Homeowners call HomeVestors after seeing the ads, and the contact is passed on to the local franchisee.

Depending on location, the prices vary greatly. In Dallas the median price is $240,000, while in L.A. it’s more like $800,000. HomeVestors franchisees usually buy houses in the 60%-70% range of the median price.

Most were built before 1980, stand on less than 1,400 sq. ft., and have problems ranging from structural issues to smell and water stains. Traditional real estate agents see only problems; franchisees see opportunity.

People who succeed are not necessarily real estate-focused; they are driven and entrepreneurial.

Once the sale closes, franchisees have options—

  • They can do all of the repair work and make it retail ready
  • Fix enough to sell to other investors at a profit
  • Derive rental income while continuing to make enhancements.

They typically spend 20%-30% of the median price on repairs and enhancements before reselling it.

Investment Required

There are two levels of franchisees:

  • Associate Franchise
    • Franchise Fee: $30,000
    • Total Investment: $36,000 – $361,250
  • Full Franchise
    • Franchise Fee: $70,000.
    • Total Investment: $96,000 – $426,250
  • Veteran Discount: 10% off the Franchise Fee
  • Liquid Capital Requirement: $70,000
  • HomeVestors requires a minimum cash balance of $50,000 to keep the business running. As each property gets refurbished and sold, HomeVestors assesses transaction fees. These range from 5% down to 0.8% of the sales price. The greater the sales volume, the lower the fees.

 

Franchisee Support – The HomeVestors’ Method

HomeVestors provides extensive support

Phase 1. Training – Groups of new franchisees come to Dallas once a month for a week of training:

  • Buying houses –Develop an understanding of the buying process, from handling phone calls to making offers.
  • Valuing a property –  Master accurate house repairs estimating with the proprietary ValueChek® software to confidently help you to make an offer that can deliver a solid return on investment.
  • Strategizing for lead generation –  Understand HomeVestors’ lead generation strategy
  • Knowing the law –  Learn about basic contract principles and legal pitfalls to avoid when closing a deal.
  • Engaging field support –  Gain experience from the continuous mentorship of a seasoned franchisee called a Development Agent.
  • Implementing accounting best practices –  Since real estate investing is a numbers business, franchisees cultivate accounting knowledge to support professional practices.
  • Applying for financing –  Benefit from access to exclusive lines of financing available only to HomeVestors® franchisees.
  • Protecting properties while under construction –  Properly securing and insuring your investment house is core to maintaining your ROI; learn the best strategies for effectively realizing your objective.
  • Planning the best exit strategy 

Phase 2. Training – During the next phase, development agents mentor new franchisees on their first appointments, evaluate properties, analyze repair costs, and monitor situations related to electrical lines, neighborhood issues, etc.

Click Here For Free – No Risk – Information on Becoming a HomeVestors’ Franchisee

Tools  – In a nod to the digital age, franchisees gain access to the HomeVestors ValueChek® app. This resource is constantly updated with incoming data, and offers vital information on comps, repair costs, target price, etc.

The total training takes two to four weeks. Franchisees generally buy their first house in three to six months, and sell it in another three to six. Mr. Hicks says the people who succeed are not necessarily real estate-focused; they are driven and entrepreneurial. And true to form, some of the company’s most successful franchisees are immigrants.

Buying a home is an essential part of the American dream. Launching a new business is the backbone of the economy. HomeVestors® and the We Buy Ugly Houses® franchise brings those two aspirations together, and for immigrant entrepreneurs, it’s the perfect goal.

 

Click Here For Free – No Risk – Information on Becoming a HomeVestors’ Franchisee

OR – Call 866-249-6932.

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Phenix Salons – Revolutionizing Beauty Salons

Phenix Salon Suites, has revolutionized the beauty salon industry with a shared workspace concept. Created one of the fastest growing franchise opportunities in the US.                                    

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Key Points:

  • Franchise – Shared Workplaces for the health & beauty salon industry
  • Business Focus – Property Management
  • Market Size – $41 billion domestically
  • Salon Market Growth– Annual growth – 2.5%
  • Shared Workspace Market Growth– Annual growth: 10% – 15%
  • Sustainability – Health, Beauty & Wellness
  • Locations – Over 250 Phenix Salon Suites in operation
  • Low overhead and inventory
  • Limited staff
  • Semi – Absentee model
  • Flexible hours
  • Simple Buildout
  • No salon or property management experience needed
  • Franchise opportunities available nationwide

 

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Salon Tenants – Industry Sectors

  • Hair Stylists and colorists
  • Nails, brows & waxing
  • Dental whitening
  • Acupuncture
  • Tanning
  • Cosmetics including Botox
  • Tattoo Artists
  • Chiropractors
  • Massage Therapists
  • And many more

 

Support

Phenix Salon Suites provide their franchisees comprehensive support:

  • Help find locations for new facilities and leasing
  • Assist in securing construction financing
  • Assist in finding tenants
  • Dedicated business and technology systems
  • Ongoing training opportunities to help with retention
  • 31 Point marketing program
  • Ongoing operational support

 

This is a great business for immigrant entrepreneurs, both for those looking for a passive investment, and for those looking for significant growth opportunities.

 

WATCH Phenix Salon Suites on UNDERCOVER BOSS

 

Financial Requirements

Total Investment   $300 K – $1.38 MM
• Franchise Fee: $45,500 for initial unit
• Royalty Fee: 26 cents per square foot
• Ad Fee: 6 cents per square foot
• Minimum Net Worth: $1 Million
• Liquid Capital: Minimum $300,000

 

Find Out More

Talk to us – 719-785-4858

 

Watch More – Phenix Salon Suites – Franchisees

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Immigrants Create Billions For The US

By: Immigrant Business, editorial team

Immigrants in the U.S. are 2x as likely to start businesses as their native counterparts generating at least $1 trillion in annual sales revenue, per the New American Economy (NAE).

Driving the news: President Trump recently issued an immigration rule that targets legal immigrants “who are likely to use public benefit programs” — positioning them as a burden on taxpayers. However, studies show that immigrant-owned small businesses in the U.S. generate billions of dollars in tax revenue each year.

The big picture: No matter where they relocate, immigrants frequently have more capital to start new enterprises than native-born citizens due to personal savings and family loans, the National Bureau of Economic Research has found.

Why immigrants are more likely to start small businesses:

  • Some economic researchers suggest that cross-cultural experience helps “internationally mobile individuals to develop skills and knowledge that augment their ability to identify entrepreneurial opportunities.”
  • Other studies theorize that discrimination in the labor market pushes immigrants to start their own ventures, per the Harvard Business Review.

“Outsiders face a tough struggle fitting into a new culture. They must figure out how to deal with, and overcome, frustration, loneliness and a steep learning curve.

And that’s why immigrants make such great entrepreneurs—they’re once again outsiders facing many of the same kinds of obstacles. Been there, done that.”

— Adrian Furnham, Wall Street Journal

By the numbers:

  • 1 out of every 5 entrepreneurs in the U.S. is an immigrant.
    • Approximately 3.2 million immigrants run their own businesses, says NAE, a group that supports immigration.
  • These businesses generate $1.3 trillion in total sales and $405.5 billion in tax revenue annually.
  • Almost 8 million Americans are employed at immigrant-run businesses, according to NAE.
  • Nearly half of all immigrant-owned startups are in accommodation and food service, retail trade, professional and technical services, says the National Bureau of Economic Research.
  • In 2012, immigrants started 40% of new businesses in California, New Jersey and New York.
    • These states have some of the largest immigrant populations in the country, the National Bureau of Economic Research found.
  • Latino immigrants are 40% more likely to start businesses than American-born Latinos.

 

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The Big Story

  1. Accion Serving the East Coast Launches COVID-19 Relief Program
  2. Become a Superhero in Your Community
  3. ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ Helps Immigrants Succeed In Real Estate
  4. Phenix Salons – Revolutionizing Beauty Salons
  5. Immigrants Create Billions For The US

Finance

Avoid These Five Credit Pitfalls

Avoid These Five Credit Pitfalls

David Smith

For immigrant entrepreneurs not accustomed to the US financial culture, credit management may seem a daunting task. Learning from others’ mistakes could make it easier to tackle. 1) Read the Fine Print! Some immigrants don’t read documents because of the language barrier, while others put too much confidence in whoever asks them to sign. Unfortunately, […]

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  • Why Bank Loans Are Still Worth the Trouble.
  • Your Financing Guide
  • The Risks and Rewards of Credit Card Financing
  • Crowdfunding’s Pros and Cons for Immigrant Startups

Franchises

Retro Fitnesss, the Home Town Gym Poised for Explosive Growth

David Smith

Retro Fitness has cornered the market in the critical high-value, low-cost sector, and is about to launch into an unprecedented surge of growth around the country.   Watch for details.   Key Points: Franchise – High-value, low-cost gyms covering wide demographic needs Business Focus – Membership plus ancillary revenue streams Market Size – $32 billion domestically […]

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  • Protected: Restaurant Chain Reinvents Itself During Pandemic to Thrive
  • PuroClean – What Experience Do You Need?
  • Why PuroClean? Insights From An Owner
  • Become a Superhero in Your Community

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Why PuroClean? Insights From An Owner

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Franchise Buyer, Diego Melians, Explains Why He Chose PuroClean. Diego Melians highlights what attracted him to the PuroClean opportunity and how the company’s culture and support enabled him to build a successful, thriving business. He also gives his own advice to prospective franchise owners thinking about joining PuroClean’s network of successful franchisees. Learn More About The […]

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Immigrants Create Billions For The US

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By: Immigrant Business, editorial team Immigrants in the U.S. are 2x as likely to start businesses as their native counterparts generating at least $1 trillion in annual sales revenue, per the New American Economy (NAE). Driving the news: President Trump recently issued an immigration rule that targets legal immigrants “who are likely to use public benefit […]

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How Scheduling Software Helps Small Businesses Thrive

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Scheduling Software Helps Small Businesses Increase Productivity & Maximize Profits – Find Out How The Fiscal Policy Institute’s Immigration Research Center conducted a study of businesses with fewer than 100 employees to determine how many businesses are owned by those who came to America from abroad. They also wanted to determine what types of businesses […]

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8 Commonsense Ways for Building Value in Your Company 3

8 Great Ways to Build Value in Your Company – And Score a BIG Payoff

David Smith

Hard work, common sense and a commitment to customer service can build tremendous value in a company – and potentially lead to a very big payoff. Overview Ten years ago, two brothers from South Africa came to America looking to make it in the music business. After studying at Boston’s fabled Berklee College of Music, Gary […]

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Rytech Builds a Recession-Proof Business

Water Damage – A $60 Billion Opportunity

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Saving Homes from Water Damage and Mold, Rytech Franchise Builds a Recession-Proof Business When thinking about franchising opportunities, or business opportunities in general, Rytech Inc. is probably not the first company that comes to mind. But if your home suffers any kind of water damage—busted pipes, a leaky roof, flooding from rain, sewage backups—then to […]

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CMIT Solutions – Helping Immigrants Tap Into A $668 Billion Opportunity

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CMIT Solutions Keeps America’s Small Businesses Running Immigrant entrepreneurs and the tech industry have done well by each other. Many companies launched by new Americans are globally dominant (think eBay and Google), but there are tens of thousands of others with similar immigrant origins and innovation. Meanwhile, as many reports on Immigrant Business can attest, […]

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Cleveland Study Highlights Positive Economic Impact of Immigrants 1

Immigrants Revitalizing America’s Heartland

Immigrant Business

While Trump continues his assault on immigrants (from “shithole” countries and all points west – but not north), recent data shows the immense economic value that immigrants from ALL parts of the world have on the U.S. economy. Numerous studies posted by Immigrant Business in the past have already highlighted similar data, but a stunning new […]

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Russian Immigrant Creates $80M Health Food Empire 1

Russian Immigrant Creates $130M Health Food Empire

David Smith

Russian immigrant Michael Smolyansky found inspiration in a childhood drink. Today, his son Edward and daughter Julie (pictured above) lead a food empire with $130 million in annual revenue. Michael Smolyansky came to Chicago in the 1970s from the Soviet Union, a young man with a dream common to many immigrants coming to the U.S.—the chance […]

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The Seven Keys to Raising Start-up Money

The Seven Keys to Raising Start-up Money

David Smith

Immigrant entrepreneur Aziz Makhani parlayed common assets like savings, sweat equity, friendship and enthusiasm into the realization of a special dream — to teach American kids how to play world-class soccer. Like many immigrant entrepreneurs, Aziz Makhani didn’t need millions of dollars to launch his big idea. To make KickShot, his soccer board game, a […]

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Immigrant Entrepreneur Finds Success with The UPS Store: ‘A Business That Won’t Go Away’

David Smith

Name: Naresh Bhatt; Country of Origin: India; Immigrated to US: 1993; Franchise Name: The UPS Store; Launched: 2007; Franchises Owned: 8; Estimated Annual Revenue: $4million: Jobs Created: 40 Sometimes the worst thing that happens turns out to be one of the best. After 12 years with his employer, Naresh Bhatt lost his well-paying job during […]

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An Immigrant's Pipeline to Success 7

An Immigrant’s Pipeline to Success

David Smith

Indo-Brit immigrant builds $10 million business unblocking drains. Here’s how he did it in 10 years. Fueled by his “immigrant mentality,” Patrick Patel become the owner of: Four Southern California hotels A disaster restoration business Construction company Multi-million dollar plumbing business – in just 10 years since arriving in the US. Immigrant Statistics Name: Patrick […]

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Selling Your Company pt. 2: How to Come out on Top

Selling Your Company pt. 2: How to Come out on Top

David Smith

Selling your company can be the fulfilling end to a long journey, a brief rest before taking the next step, or a deal you’ll regret the rest of your life. Mad Mimi co-founders Gary and Dean Levitt provide some insights to help you come out on top. Today when tech startups with paper valuations worth […]

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Low-Cost, Hi- Growth Opportunity in Education Sector

David Smith

More than 60 years ago, a high school math teacher in Osaka Japan developed a nearly fool-proof technique for supercharging how kids learn math and reading. Now more than 4 million kids around the globe are learning the Kumon system while thousands of Kumon franchisees enjoy a fulfilling and profitable business. Overview Education today seems more […]

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Fuse American Culture with Your Own to Succeed

Reema Khan: Fusing Cultures to Create Success

David Smith

Immigrant entrepreneur Reema Khan explains how she combined her Indian culture with America’s to create a successful business. After getting an MBA and a good accounting job in America, Reema Khan was laid off in an economic downturn. Rather than look for something else, she started her own company, And what better business to target […]

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Immigrants’ Daughter Finds Her Bliss Booking Dream Vacations

David Smith

Doing what you really love out of the comfort of your own home sounds too good to be true, but this daughter of immigrants, has created a thriving business doing just that! Aggie Batista was born and raised in New York City, but comes from a classic immigrant family. Her mother, a member of a […]

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Memories of Hunger Drives Immigrant to Succeed

David Smith

 Name: Mike Gelfgot; Country of Origin: Uzbekistan; Immigrated to US: 1993; Franchise Name: Anytime Fitness; Launched: 2010; Franchises Owned: 23; Estimated Annual Revenue: $9.8 million: Jobs Created: 200   As a child in Soviet Uzbekistan, Mike Gelfgot had to steal food to help his family survive, and he’s used those painful memories to drive him […]

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Work Smarter, Not Longer: Lessons Learned from America's Taco Shop 1

Work Smarter, Not Longer: 4 Key Success Strategies for Food Franchises

David Smith

America Bortin, CEO of America’s Taco Store, shares 4 key strategies on how she grew her small store into one of the fastest growing food franchises in the U.S. We recently spoke with America and Terry Bortin, founders of multi million dollar America’s Taco Shop franchise, who talked about growing their business and shared these […]

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SEARS: Bringing the Best Services Home

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Sears: Bringing the Best Services Home For someone who never planned to work in franchising, Larsen Sharp, President & CEO of Sears Home & Business Franchises, has already had a spectacular career in this dynamic field. And in his current role, he’s building on that rich trove of experience to change the game yet again. […]

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Desi Mom Diaries: Bringing Up Baby in America

Desi Mom Diaries: Bringing Up Baby in America

David Smith

Deepika Jain, shares what she’s learned about raising children in America. When you’re a new, financially insecure immigrant, raising a child isn’t easy. This is especially true if your new country is vastly different culturally from your home country, as is the United States compared to India.   My husband and I arrived in USA […]

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