Holidays to Sharjah Located nearly twenty kilometres, east of Dubai, Sharjah is a popular destination amongst tourists visiting Dubai. Many tourists see to it that they spend some time from their holidays in Sharjah. Having been accorded the honour of the ‘Cultural Capital of the Middle-East' by UNESCO in 1998, the city has done an exemplary job in preserving its cultural heritage best visible in the two dozen...more
Shiny Brite Ornaments: The History of a Holiday Classic The invention of Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments was a result of World War II. Christmas trees adorned with sparkling glass balls were popular with Americans. Germany and Japan were the major importer of glass ornaments in the 1930's.American businessman Max Eckart had been importing Christmas tree ornaments into the U.S. from Germany since 1907. World War I took a major toll on his...more
Defining Sub-Franchising Once and For All As someone who has been in franchising for 35 years I've seen a number of changes especially in the area of franchise structures. These structures include area developers; master franchisors, regional developers, development agents and the old reliable sub-franchisor (I prefer to use that term with a hyphen) come to mind. Often times these titles are used without regard to their true meaning. Usually it's a prospective franchisee that becomes confused and doesn't fully understand the correct definition until they speak with their franchise attorney.I hope to put one of the most misunderstood terms to bed once and for all. That term is sub-franchisor and its subset sub-franchisee. According to the FTC the definition of a sub-franchisor is as follows:A "subfranchisor" is a person "who functions as a franchisor;" by use of the qualifying phrases "grants a franchise" and "participates in the franchise relationship," the amended Rule clarifies that in order to be considered a subfranchisor, a party must have – as a franchisor has – (1) the authority to enter into a franchise agreement (or another agreement relating to the...more
How Franchisors can Reach the Top Using 10 Building Blocks to Excellence Countless books and articles have been written about the franchise industry and that trend continues. Topics run the gamut from starting up a new franchise, to buying a franchise, and everything in between. If you search the Internet, you'll find lots of articles...more
The best way to find out which shows are coming up in London is to search online for a London theatre guide. There are lots of different websites that detail the latest musicals and plays in the West End, from ticket agencies, to online listings websites like whatsonstage. If you visit any of the major London theatres, you can normally pick up a...more
How to Evaluate a Start-Up Franchise Company A lack of franchise history can make validating the performance of a start-up franchise program very difficult. If you're considering a start-up franchise engage the services of a qualified accountant and franchise attorney to assist in the evaluations. An overview of new franchise start-ups: There are approximately 300 new franchise concepts that start-up every year. New franchises are launched from an existing business that lends itself to franchising. It can be enticing to become a part of a new and unique franchise Don't expect to be buying the next KFC or McDonalds. There can be a number of benefits from getting in on the ground floor of a brand new franchise, but there are also risks. Evaluate the performance of the business used to design the franchiseBecause a start-up franchise is new there is usually limited franchisee history that can be used to evaluate the quality of the franchise. This means that added focus must be placed upon the business that served as the model or launching pad for the new franchise. It's critical to obtain as much financial information as possible regarding that business....more
Ways to Keep Your Timberland Boots As Good As New There is no doubt that different regions have different climate, temperature and weather. Just as the proverb goes, "Here the sun shines but there the rain showers," some place has wind deeply...more
Hawaii by Moped - A Better Way to Travel Let's face it – Hawaii has gorgeous weather all year round, panoramic views, and is pretty easy to navigate because the islands only have a few main roads – roll down your windows and you've got a...more
Finding good holiday hotels constitutes a major part of travel planning. In fact, while making travel itinerary, many people consider it a good idea to book their hotels much before booking their tickets. This is because good accommodation facilities...more
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Reasonable Deals For Timberland Chukka Boot Festive season is arriving and it is the time to shop for goodies. Christmas cheer is spreading like fire and soon you will realize there is no time for shopping. If you are thinking of celebrating...more
Travel Insurance For Snowbirds - 3 Tips For Choosing The Right Coverage A snowbird is a person - usually a retiree or a business owner - who can afford to be away from home for a long period of time. Most have homes in warmer locations than...more