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Irish Franchising - A Timeline
Franchise Direct looks at the interesting history of franchising in Ireland and abroad with this timeline.
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Irish Entrepreneurs on the Rise
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report was released last week with some surprising results for Irish entrepreneurship.
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What to Expect When You're Paying for a Franchise
Opening any new business can be fraught with unexpected expenses. Luckily, franchisees can relax in the knowledge of where their carefully invested money will be going.
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Is Your Franchise Fit For Germany
Are you thinking about starting your own business in Germany? Read this informative article from our German website Editor to find out more about entering the franchise industry in Germany.
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Start a business in France! Click here to read the full Franchising in France article
Thinking about starting your own business in sunny France? Perhaps you have a business concept which you think will be suited to France? If so, then read this article to find out more about starting your own business in France.
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Franchise Direct Releases Its Second Annual Top 100 Global Franchises
Franchise Direct has again pooled its extensive knowledge of global franchising to compile a list of the world’s best franchises. According to the second annual list of the Top 100 Global Franchises, international franchising has gotten both more profitable and diverse throughout 2009 -2010.
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Resources for Irish Mothers in Business
Getting into business by yourself always has the potential to be daunting, however as a strong Irish woman, along with the right business skills and know how, the world in your oyster in terms of potential for success!
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Great ways to start a home improvement franchise business
Home improvement franchise businesses are thriving! Instead of buying bigger and better homes, people in Ireland are choosing to keep their homes and make improvements. With the home buying industry suffering through a credit crunch, home improvement businesses are seeing an uptick in the number of customers that want major renovations or minor projects to make their houses a more pleasant place to live.
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How to start a home services franchise business
Homeowners constantly require services to keep their homes running smoothly. This includes cleaning services, such as home cleaning, window cleaning, furniture cleaning and carpet cleaning, as well as plumbing services, electrical services and locksmith services. Lawn care services are also a huge factor in maintaining one’s home.