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....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 describing what makes for a successful franchisee, but few if any describing what makes for a successful franchisor. When it comes to what sets the top franchise companies apart from the rest of the pack, the determining factor is usually the number of units. However, as we've recently seen in the case of certain franchise programs, size doesn't always relate to a good franchise program.What is needed is a set of building blocks that can serve as the foundation for a successful franchise. Following these building blocks will result in a franchise company providing its franchisees the best opportunity for financial success. Ten Building Blocks for a Successful Franchise System 1. Equitable franchisee ROI must be a priorityThe structure of the franchise program both operationally and financially must provide franchisees an...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...more
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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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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
Destination weddings have become a way many couples are now using to declare their love in a much more free and non traditional way. If you are thinking about having your wedding at a destination other than down the street, let me suggest that you...more