tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37412642277676456172011-07-08T01:04:18.964-07:00Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-55602080540612196252009-06-17T07:59:00.000-07:002009-06-17T08:02:03.759-07:00FranchiseMart Louisville is an efficient and effective resource for people interested in researching franchises as a means of owning and operating their own business. Franchising continues to be a growing sector of business because of the available management support and low failure rate when compared with start-ups. At FranchiseMart Louisville, our team of experts specializes in buying, selling, creating and growing franchises.<br /><br /><strong>Buy:</strong> FranchiseMart Louisville will help match individuals to the right franchise opportunity based on their past work experience, interests and future goals - all for free!<br /><br /><strong>Sell:</strong> FranchiseMart has its own business brokerage that assists in the buying and selling of existing businesses, even those that are not franchises.<br /><br /><strong>Create:</strong> We help take a concept or small business to the next level by providing a step-by-step process to get your business turned into a franchise!<br /><br /><strong>Grow:</strong> The Franchise Greenhouse can help expand your existing franchise into new territories.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-5560208054061219625?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-28681078011680234602009-06-03T09:37:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:49:55.010-07:00<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SiaphymAAJI/AAAAAAAAAEw/JxzxRyKn_hE/s1600-h/featured-business_FM.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343144405903605906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SiaphymAAJI/AAAAAAAAAEw/JxzxRyKn_hE/s320/featured-business_FM.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/featuredfranchise/">http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/featuredfranchise/</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-2868107801168023460?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-25884482960947351802009-05-28T07:33:00.000-07:002009-06-01T07:56:14.804-07:00We had a successful seminar once again! This month we focused on Home Based Business opportunities! For speakers, we had Gene Stein, a home-based business expert, Ty Thomas (franchise sales for Town Money Saver), and Brian Kinney (franchise sales for Plan Ahead Events and Billboard Connection).<br /><br />Stay tuned for information on our next seminar!<br />June 24th - Converting your business into a franchise!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-2588448296094735180?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-70768368473760066762009-05-07T09:11:00.001-07:002009-05-07T09:19:31.100-07:00<div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">We are pleased to introduce our franchise of the month:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">Maid Brigade!</span> </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333117042984555010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SgMJscytEgI/AAAAAAAAAEI/ELE3g7CeDVQ/s320/MaidBrigadePublication1.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/featuredfranchise/">http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/featuredfranchise/</a><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Maid Brigade was the first professional residential cleaning service to offer Green Cleaning to our clients. With almost 30 years experience and over 400 locations, you would be surprised to learn that Maid Brigade can give you the lifestyle you’ve been searching for.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-7076836847376006676?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-65624831335380646292009-04-30T06:56:00.000-07:002009-04-30T08:10:37.527-07:00Our April seminar was one of our best to date! We had some great speakers covering all aspects of staring a business! Dr. Wayne Jones a professor of Franchising atUniversity of Louisville, Dick Mueller VP of Franchise Sales of Sports Clips, a representitive from Jantize, Johnetta Roberts and Gary Throckmorton from the Community Ventures Corporation speaking on MicroLending and 504 Loans, and our very own Maggie Harlow!<br /><br />This month we had our seminar at the Community Ventures Corporation which was a great location for our seminar. Check out CVC at <a href="http://www.cvcky.com/">http://www.cvcky.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-6562483133538064629?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-74861802803872639282009-04-27T11:36:00.001-07:002009-04-27T11:37:23.062-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SfX7SlfNzCI/AAAAAAAAADo/vj-cDOnXeqQ/s1600-h/HI.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329442030782106658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SfX7SlfNzCI/AAAAAAAAADo/vj-cDOnXeqQ/s320/HI.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-7486180280387263928?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-49479311614930208402009-04-13T12:56:00.000-07:002009-04-14T10:27:05.579-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SeTG9YmedYI/AAAAAAAAADg/IOkgZMBMxVU/s1600-h/FMbusinessinfomarketing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324599417336919426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SeTG9YmedYI/AAAAAAAAADg/IOkgZMBMxVU/s320/FMbusinessinfomarketing.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Interesting read about the top 10 sectors that are poised for growth even in this economy!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-4947931161493020840?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-61228296737020688592009-04-02T06:53:00.000-07:002009-04-02T06:58:42.619-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SdTESSZChXI/AAAAAAAAADY/1VZyvfQWBn8/s1600-h/Fair-header.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320092878284948850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 88px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SdTESSZChXI/AAAAAAAAADY/1VZyvfQWBn8/s320/Fair-header.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> We are excited to announce our partnership with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FranNet</span> and the Louisville Metro Government to bring a Franchise Expo to the city!<br /><br />We are drawing interest from all industries, all parts of our region for a Franchise Fair to help with Economic Development. The date is September 30<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and the location is yet to be determined.<br /><br />The event is FREE for all interested!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-6122829673702068859?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-30383406774548178832009-03-18T09:34:00.000-07:002009-03-18T09:38:42.986-07:00Looking to start your own business but not sure where or how to start? FranchiseMart Louisville has a seminar coming up on April 21st from 6-8 PM at the Community Ventures Corporation located at 811 South 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40203.<br /><br />We are going to “Demystify Franchising” and give a presentation on franchising 101. We have franchises in various industries, including Child Care, Commercial and/or Residential Cleaning, Home Repair, Retail, Food, Senior Care, Automotive, and Pets!!<br /><br />Go to <a href="http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/franchise-seminars/">http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/franchise-seminars/</a> To register for this upcoming seminar and to learn more about the amazing possibilities that await you!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314567651568008130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/ScEjHw5-O8I/AAAAAAAAADI/tyd_WA52AAM/s320/Aprilseminar.JPG" border="0" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-3038340677454817883?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-80921999116381589992009-03-10T12:49:00.000-07:002009-03-10T12:53:56.696-07:00Wow – what a great meeting we had in West Palm Beach last week with FranchiseMart owners from all over the US and Canada! The excitement and potential around FranchiseMart is building and we are thrilled to be on the ground floor… going up! <div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311649340127680322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SbbE7rm_l0I/AAAAAAAAADA/fbJtefP03MI/s320/franchisemart+owners+meeting+2-27-09.jpg" border="0" /><br />We have new locations slated for Cincinnati, New York City and Los Angeles, just to name a few.<br /><br />You will love to hear about our new offering – a seminar on FRANCHISING YOUR BUSINESS! We have John P. Hayes, one of the most respected educators in the field of Franchising offering an exclusive seminar to FranchiseMarts. <a href="http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/afi/">http://www.franchisemart-louisvilledowntown.com/afi/</a><br /><br /><br />In addition, we have a new seminar slated for April 21st, where we have a new partner in CVC (Community Ventures Corporation). They agree there is such tremendous demand for “Demystifying Franchising”, so we think we’ll have a fantastic turn out. Once we have our registration set up, we’ll post it here! The Seminar will be located at the new CVC building in Louisville, Ky.<br /><br />Check out our new Featured Franchise and our latest ad on our home page…. <a href="http://www.franchisemartlouisville.com/">http://www.franchisemartlouisville.com/</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>-Maggie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-8092199911638158999?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-43373712268782936522009-03-04T12:38:00.000-08:002009-03-04T12:39:17.456-08:00Today, we had a gentleman call in from Florida who had heard about us through a friend. Lucky for him (and us) we can work with people anywhere in the world to find them a business opportunity. <br /><br />He expressed to us that he did not want a job that relied heavily in sales nor did he want a lot of employees. We were able to match him to 5 very different opportunities that got him excited. We found him a hurricane protection company, a restaurant restoration business, a 24 hr Gym facility, a mobile shredding unit, and a home moving and storage franchise.<br />We’ve sent him the information on each franchise and look forward to working with him via phone!<br /><br />Moral of the story?! We can work with any one (no matter where they are) in order to find them a business that fits their lifestyle, experience, and interests!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-4337371226878293652?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-56283976453937717302009-03-03T13:31:00.000-08:002009-03-03T14:01:20.633-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/Sa2oQcfU0tI/AAAAAAAAACw/eT2piEmbzDs/s1600-h/FM_April_TodaysWoman.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/Sa2oQcfU0tI/AAAAAAAAACw/eT2piEmbzDs/s320/FM_April_TodaysWoman.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309084536218637010" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-5628397645393771730?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-82338994767968773702009-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:21:39.208-08:00As 2009 starts, Brian and Emily and I are excited to get some traction with FranchiseMart and see some results. We’ve had some amazing meetings with clients, potential clients, but also with partners and leaders in our community. The feedback we’ve been getting is great – it appears there’s a real need in the marketplace for our services and we are eager to learn how to turn that into opportunities for everyone.<br /><br />I recently had a conversation with my good friend and business coach, Rachel, who helped articulate for me that many people dream of owning a business, and that the most common reason people never pursue it is fear! Fear of failure, fear of ridicule, fear of being taken advantage of, etc.<br /><br />This sounds ridiculous, but I hadn’t really taken that into my awareness as I have gotten FM off the ground. So I’m having lots of conversations with others and myself about fears, how to overcome them, identify them, and listen to them! Often fear is a GOOD thing – it keeps us from doing dumb stuff. But it can also be terribly limiting. I hope that I can help people identify what fear might be offering them – good or bad.<br /><br />I know that my own fears might limit me as I get FM off the ground, so I know I’m having lots of encouraging dialogue, doing plenty of reading, and gearing myself up for our future!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWzMKNmXljI/AAAAAAAAAB4/HQGWiVyI6Dk/s1600-h/MandBFM2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290828138074838578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWzMKNmXljI/AAAAAAAAAB4/HQGWiVyI6Dk/s320/MandBFM2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />-Maggie Payette Harlow<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-8233899476796877370?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-10031089844184793042008-11-13T06:49:00.000-08:002009-01-13T06:54:04.648-08:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Ready to fire your boss and start your own business?</span></strong><br /><br />FranchiseMart Louisville is a FREE resource for people looking to be their own boss. We work with every customer to match them to the opportunities that correspond with their personal goals, interest, background and financial qualifications!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>FRANCHISEMART Louisville</strong>:</span><br />*Free Service<br />*We help match you with the right Franchise<br />*Learn how to be your own boss<br />*Financing available<br />*No Obligation!<br /><br />You’ll be surprised to learn what is available at every price range and in a multitude of industries.<br /><br />Call Emily to make an appointment at (502) 587-9999.<br />Check us out online at <a href="http://www.franchisemartlouisville.com/">http://www.franchisemartlouisville.com/</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-1003108984418479304?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-75599904947581411422008-11-05T20:00:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:45:35.420-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWurrHAd0jI/AAAAAAAAAAc/YdnljaNE5RA/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290510944380506674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWurrHAd0jI/AAAAAAAAAAc/YdnljaNE5RA/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a> Our team here at FranchiseMart Louisville appreciates the great turnout we had in celebration of our grand opening Wednesday, November 5!<br /><br />Our guests helped the Kentuckiana Girl Scouts by generously purchasing over 90 boxes of cookies, which will be donated to the Girl Scouts' Taste of Home cookie program. Taste of Home benefits area soldiers serving overseas as well as local police officers and firefighters. With friends like you in this supportive community, we know FranchiseMart Louisville will succeed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-7559990494758141142?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-42559757904851197512008-11-01T08:00:00.000-07:002009-01-13T08:34:40.162-08:00<div>Mark Obermeyer wrote an article about us in his publication of Kentuckiana Business Forum!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWzCeDV5jBI/AAAAAAAAABw/RkccpRf4gzo/s1600-h/kbf.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290817483802512402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_I1sKiydssJc/SWzCeDV5jBI/AAAAAAAAABw/RkccpRf4gzo/s320/kbf.bmp" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>(Click Link below to read article)<br /> <a href="http://www.promoterinc.com/images/KBF_FM-Nov08.pdf">http://www.promoterinc.com/images/KBF_FM-Nov08.pdf</a><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-4255975790485119751?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741264227767645617.post-42180283273849024242008-10-10T08:35:00.000-07:002009-01-13T08:39:04.142-08:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">"New Louisville business follows retail model in franchise consulting"</span></strong><br /><br />(Click the link to read the article!)<br /><a href="http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2008/10/13/story7.html?page=1">http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2008/10/13/story7.html?page=1</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3741264227767645617-4218028327384902424?l=fmlouisville.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sign-A-Rama Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066903852737423888noreply@blogger.com0