| | Newsletter for May 2009 | | What Do Fisherman Do When They Can't Fish? |  | They Mend Nets!!! People often find themselves paralyzed and powerless during hard economic times. The truth is, there is always something we can do and we have more power than we think we do. When the weather is bad and fisherman can't fish, they prepare for better weather by mending their nets allowing them to catch more fish when the weather is good. What can we take from this? We can put into place today what we will need for better times tomorrow. For example, you want to buy a franchise or start a business but you don't have the money or you don't think the time is right. What you can do is research on the various types of business you may be interested in and determine what type of business makes the most sense for you. This is where I can help. | | Neil J Forrest | | 408-623-0585 Mobile | | 888-949-1620 Toll Free | | Neil@FranchiseHotSpot.com | | In addition, there are a number of business courses you can take that will be of assistance to you in running your own business. This might be a good time to learn basic accounting using Quickbooks® or some other accounting software. Many course can be taken online. I also recommend a number of books for evaluating franchises on my website, www.FranchiseHotSpot.com . The biggest benefit you may find in "mending nets" is the feeling of being empowered. Most of us do better when we are focused on doing something that will be of benefit to us in the future. If you would like to discuss what you can do to help in preparing for starting or purchasing a business, call me and I will be happy to discuss your ideas with you and share ideas that you may find helpful. I look forward to hearing from you.
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|  | Firestorm has developed step by step plans, processes, and procedures to assist companies in planning for and managing disasters and crises. Today, we are experiencing increased natural disasters, terrorism, and health crises/epidemics. The Red Cross states there are 70,000 disasters annually | | in the United States. The Department of Labor has identified that 40% of businesses struck by a disaster never reopen and of those which do, 25% close within two years. To address these concerns, Congress mandated that thee Department of Homeland Security and FEMA establish a certification program for Business Continuity Plans in the private sector under Public Law 110-53, Title IX. The Firestorm system allows a franchisee to put their business experience and contacts to work using the Predict. Plan. Perform.™ systems developed by the company to help companies develop business continuity and disaster plans. They can support executives in making critical decisions, before, during, and after a disaster or crisis. With 85% of the infrastructure of the country in the private sector, “Preparedness is not a luxury, it is a cost of doing business” for all companies. Every Crisis is a Human Crisis and Firestorm has helped people and solved problems by designing continuity plans for Fortune 500 companies to crisis management support at Virginia Tech after the shooting. |  | Mosquito Squad protects families, children and pets from mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other outdoor pests so they can spend more time outside without the risk of bites and insect borne diseases. Mosquito Squad uses a very simple, systemized business model to protect clients in one of three ways: (1) a barrier spray application applied every 21-day cycle; (2) one-time special event sprays; and (3) permanently installed automatic misting systems. Its | | strong recurring revenue stream and margins offer a very attractive business for potential franchisees on a stand-alone basis, as a terrific add-on business to an existing outdoor service company or as a seasonal business opportunity. | | | |  | As the category founder, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP) stands alone as the worlds oldest and largest lighting franchise company. OLP has custom-designed and installed eco-friendly low voltage exterior and landscape lighting at more than 70,000 homes and businesses since our inception in 1995. OLP provides rigorous training, proven sales, support and marketing systems that enable our franchisees to sell, design and install professional | | loutdoor ighting systems – with unparalleled service and attention to detail. With an average sales of approximately $4,500, gross profit margins of approximately 60% and a sales closing ratio of over 65%, OLP is a strong choice for franchise candidates seeking a home-based business with few employees, low overhead, recurring revenue and great growth potential. | | | |  | GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE refers caregivers with a wide range of professional experience who care for older adults, people recovering from illness or surgery, and those living with conditions like Arthritis, Alzheimer's | | disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and Cancer. Caregiver services include personal care (bathing, continence care, dressing, mouth care), homemaking (cooking, light housekeeping, laundry), and companionship (shopping, errands, friendly conversation). Caregivers work with people who live in their own homes, in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. Services are available on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis 24 hours per day, seven days per week. | "Be sure to follow Your dreams....
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