Franchising

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Jerry Smith

Based on my education and experience, I believe I can best help your business in the areas of strategy, planning, finance, and information technology. As a third generation small business owner I am aware and have direct experience dealing with situations that are unique to family run businesses. My hands-on experience as a CEO, VP of Finance, and Computer Engineer allows me to tap into various skills and business methodologies. Overall I would be a good sounding board for strategic planning.

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Richard Kroger

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I bring over 30 years of experience in Banking and Business Lending, specializing in helping start-ups,
early-stage businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to buy businesses. My roles have included being a Commercial Lender, Business Banker, and SBA Lender, and they have provided me with a wide range of skills and knowledge to help your business succeed financially.

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Linda Morris Belford

With more than 35 years of combined experience as an owner of two successful franchises, franchise business consultant, healthcare clinician/administrator and owner of a business communication consulting firm, I can help you uncover your "business DNA." I have become a SCORE mentor to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand the various business ownership options. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business from scratch, buying an existing business from someone, or exploring franchise ownership, I can help you develop realistic entrepreneurial goals.

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Su Hartung

I can help you with any social media, home-based businesses, marketing, women-owned business, and franchise questions. My career has been communications - with the public, customers, employees, management, and small business owners - to improve relationships and attract and satisfy customers.

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Reaching for the Sky

"I measure success for a business in growth and profit. If a business is experiencing those two things at the same time it is trending in a successful way. It means that the service they are providing is quality and that customer satisfaction is high. My greatest success so far has been 20% growth every year. There is no single action that makes this possible. It is the result of training, culture, marketing, and most of all putting the customer first.We are expanding into Atlanta as well as adding pressure washing to our services. My next goal is that both ventures are successful and allow us

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College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving of Northern Virginia

With 30 years of sales, management, and client service experience in the world of marketing, Brad Westerman knew he wanted a strong brand and smart values for his new business venture in Northern Virginia. He bought into an existing franchise territory of the College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, ready to wear the many hats of a small-business owner. “We physically move things, but we also strive to help in times of transition to the clients we serve,” Westerman says. Along with his team’s “stress-free” moving service, the franchise’s item-removal services for donation, recycling or disposal

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Select Sales Creative Marketing Solutions

Select Sales has worked with companies and non-profits to provide the dynamic marketing materials and creative promotional items they need to succeed. Our team listens to your thoughts and combines them with our ideas and expertise to create and implement a strategic marketing program that works.From concept to delivery, Select Sales develops, designs, photographs and produces high-impact marketing materials to promote your organization. We are a DBE-certified company and hold a Vendor Registration with the PA Gaming Control Board.Thanks, SCORE, for spreading your knowledge to help me become

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The Nanny Loft

As the mother of two young daughters, she knew the importance of reliable and well-vetted childcare. She has partnered with local colleges such as Cedar Crest College and Penn State Career Services to hire students in the Early Childhood Development program for temporary nannying positions. For longer positions such as in the case of newborns where families desire permanent childcare until their child is a teenager, Dilia interviews nannies desiring such a position. All employees and families are subject to rigorous background checks. This process ensures the safety of the children as well as

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Comfort Keepers, LLC

Armed with an SBA guaranteed loan, the necessary licenses, and a solid plan, Comfort Keepers opened for business in 2005. Today Comfort Keepers is solidly profitable with a staff of more than fifty employees generating more than one million dollars in annual revenue. As a further testament to their success, the Savannah franchise has earned several awards from the National Comfort keepers office highlighting their outstanding performance.

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Patrick Meehan

Key Areas of Expertise: New Venture Development Strategic Planning Process Development/Improvement Employee engagement and development General Business Management

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