The Franchising World - December 2009 Issue

Exit the cubicle And into the boss`s shoes

After having spent a number of years as an employee in an organisation, a lot of entrepreneurs are taking a break from the daily drudgery of working for someone else to realise their business dreams. What is it that attracts these former executives and employees to get into franchising? TFW finds out...

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Refilling ink, an exceptional biz

To reduce the landfill usage, eco-friendly concepts are nowadays welcomed by the industry to stimulate the growth of businesses during tougher times. Refilling, reusing, recycling is the innovative way to target the price sensitive consumers, thus giving tough competition to Original Equipments Manufacturers (OEMs). In an attempt to fascinate entrepreneurs, franchising in the refilling sector is offering a lucrative opportunity to aspiring franchisees.

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Franchise success

How do you succeed in a franchise business? <br> <br>There is no short-cut to success in any business. However, you can taste success in your franchise business if you ensure that your spadework is done diligently and meticulously. You can adapt a simple procedure which is a three-step self-planned programme that will assist you in making the right decision for finding a suitable franchise which has the potential for success…

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Franchising beats meltdown

The present challenging economic scenario has played havoc with financial institutions, having a ripple effect on the lives of people. The brunt of the meltdown is being felt by all sections of society, class, creed, nations - developed and developing, and rich and poor. Obviously, a lot of uncertainty prevails. Business houses are pulling in their horns and refraining from expansion, ROI in Venture Capitals is not sufficient and investors are investing their money in distress merchandise. The existence of the meltdown cannot be disputed; to beat it is a priority now.

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Furnishings weaving global story

Branded products have now started to throng the largely unorganised Indian furnishing sector. With the sprucing up of domestic brands, a few international brands too have made foray. And the development is going to continue.

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Adding value to education

Established in 1912, The London School of English (LSE) became a pioneer in the development of the new fields of Business English and English for Specific Purposes in the early 1970s. Witnessing the enormous growth of importance of possessing good spoken English skills in India, LSE targets a significant share of the English training market being the only English training company of repute.

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Middle East labels in India : Tidings from the Middle East

India has always been an attractive arena for foreign retail players. After a deluge of brands from the West, investors all across from the Middle East (UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman) are nowadays bullish on the Indian market to accomplish instantaneous recognition, catering to the rising demand for globally renowned labels.

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Plus size fashion market

Stepping in the plus-size women fashion business in 2001, Revolution has ultimately reached the global market. Presently, it is portraying its expansion plan in India and abroad and also targeting plus-size men. Nisha Somaia, Director, shares her thoughts in the fashion business and her long trek to the top.

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