Franchisees need to dismiss the notion that ‘royalty fees’ are an extra payment coming out of their pocket; they are a part of the process of partaking in the franchise system. It should be looked upon as the Franchiser share in profits derived from the consumer. The Franchisee gathers the royalty fee sum from the consumer along with the rest of the funds that keep the whole enterprise going.

The royalty fee is another aspect of the business and no business would be in business if they were not making their money from the consumer. The consumer pays for the Franchisee’s overhead, costs of sales, salaries, and of course the profit. It all stems back to satisfying your consumer who ultimately pays for the business to run.

The Franchisee should be happy to contribute back into the system that feeds them. A Franchisee should know that a stable, dominant, and flourishing Franchisor will only make the ‘name’ of the franchise stronger, creating more of a stir in the business and thus generating more potential consumers. If the root of your franchise remains strong, the whole system will follow suit including all Franchisees.

The whole dynamic of the franchise is founded upon the Franchisor initially providing a desirable product and/or service to the consumer. The appeal of the Franchisee to become a part of the franchise is based on the success of the initial Franchisor. The Franchisee makes a solid business decision to engage into the ‘family’ of the franchise that appealed to them in the first place. The Franchisee carries on the tradition of the Franchisor. It is like an apprenticeship as far as the Franchisee emulating the Franchisor, but though the Franchisee does have some autonomy, their business still is directly effected by the ‘name’ of the initial Franchisor and this is why they collect a fee.

Considering how much direct and indirect support comes from the Franchisor, royalty fees should not be seen as a monumental strain on the Franchisee. Franchisees always have the opportunity to build upon the root of the franchise, but they must not lose sight of how they have been provided with such an opportunity. Lets think about four elements of a franchise: the brand, operating system, support system, and the Franchisee.

The Brand is the name associated with the product and/or services. To be in a position to provide opportunities to branch out, the Franchisor already has made initial strides for Franchisees to come. The Operating System is tied in with the Brand in the sense that there has been a tradition instilled into society that is recognizable and can be replicated in the same memorable fashion over and over again through Franchisees.

The genesis of the Support System is aided by the presence of more and more support from the initial Franchisor. The Support System helps the Franchisee themselves develop a memorable and stellar system such as the initial Operating System of the Franchisor. The Franchisee is improving their performance based on being a part of the larger system of the franchise.

If a Franchisee evaluates the importance and contribution of the Brand, Operating, and Support Systems then the royalty fee can really be put into proper perspective. The Franchisee is virtually dependent on the initial and continued success of the franchise that they chose to be a part of. Embracing all these insights should change any negative feeling about paying a royalty fee.

Most royalty fees range from 2% to 10% depending on the nature of the business. So even if you’re a Franchisee who is paying the 10%, you have to consider if the Brand, Operating, and Support systems are feeding at least 10% into the individualized business, which most likely it is exceeding.

FranchiseFetch.com is an excellent business resource. We offer a multitude of franchise opportunities encompassing many areas of business. We offer insightful information and tips relevant to franchising and business. Check out our website to see the already successful franchises that are offered.

Hemorrhoids are an extremely common condition that many embarrassed people throughout the world experience. Each and every year many companies continue to develop and promote new products that treat the symptoms and recently many companies have started designing products such as Neo Healar that can actually heal hemorrhoids. This article will explain what hemorrhoids are and what causes them, who can get them and why, and some treatment options.

Hemorrhoids are characterized by swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum area. A hemorrhoid sufferer can be affected by two different types of hemorrhoids and some people exhibit symptoms of both external and internal hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids are located near the anus and are covered by a layer of skin. It will feel like a hard lump and will only bleed if it is ruptured. Internal hemorrhoids are inside the anus and may protrude during a bowel movement. This type of hemorrhoid is the one that usually causes bleeding and pain.

Hemorrhoids are many times caused by excessive strain during bowel movements and can be made worse by a hard stool. This condition will cause the veins in the rectum to bulge, become dilated, and sometimes become inflamed. One of the best ways to avoid hemorrhoids is to eat plenty of fiber to keep your stool soft and moist.

Hemorrhoids are typically found in people over the age of 50 but can occur in younger people as well. Pregnant woman often develop hemorrhoids but in many cases the condition will disappear after childbirth is over. Hemorrhoids are a very common condition that actually affects about half the population of people over 50 in the United States. Unfortunately, a great many of these people suffer in silence because this condition is still associated with a false taboo. Many people feel that hemorrhoids are a subject that should not be discussed and something that should cause a great deal of embarrassment. This can lead to problems as this type of person may neglect to seek treatment due to the embarrassment aspect of the condition.

The treatment methods available for hemorrhoid sufferers can be as diverse as the people who are afflicted by the condition. For severe cases of hemorrhoids that have progressed to an extremely advanced state, surgery may be the only treatment option left available. For those who have not yet reached this point, there are many products on the market available that can treat the symptoms such as pain, itching, and bleeding. Over the past several years, some companies have begun developing products that not only treat the symptoms but are actually said to heal and cure the condition. Neo Healar is such a product that claims to give instant relief for the symptoms and heal the condition in a 2 to 5 week period.

If you are a hemorrhoid sufferer, then you may have tried many types of treatments and most likely have used products that just treat the symptoms. If you are ready to try something that may actually heal and cure your condition, then you may be interested in finding out more about Neo Healar. The manufacturer claims that the product is 100% natural and contains no drugs. It uses a 3 stage formula to sooth the symptoms, heal the inflammation, repair the blood vessels and keep your bowel movement moist.

To learn more about Neo Healar and see if it can be a useful product for you, visit http://www.Hemorrhoid-Relief-Reviews.com

The Times of London, very recently, carried that old hoary story “Subliminal advertising may work, but only if your paying attention”

I do wish that somebody would put an end to one of the great advertising myths of the twentieth century.

The Times then chose to editorialise about a non-running story, “Smoke Signal Puffs. The real news of how to pass secret advertisements and influence people.”

The fact of the matters is that the whole story of subliminal advertising first broke in America, two enterprising young men dreamt up the scheme, however the word “dreamt” is the key to the whole myth…that’s all it was, a dream.

There was no research, there were no subliminal advertisements embedded in cinema movies, in fact the whole thing was a hilarious scam…that’s all.

But the damage it has caused!

Firstly let us review the role of advertising. Marketing applies advertising to the selling of goods or services, so, what is advertising? It is nothing more than a form of learning, the advertiser is saying to his audience, learn about my product/service and then please change or modify your behaviour.”

Well then, what is learning?

Most educationalists today say that real learning is about answering a question or solving a problem. The questions can range from the immense to the trivial, however when we have no questions we need no answers.

Apply questions and an understanding of human behaviour to the marketing of products, then you start to have real communication taking place.
But back to the damage it has caused.

Firstly it makes it sound as if the process of advertising is far too easy, it is, to the extent that advertising agencies choose to ignore some human behavioural aspects of the communication process, those of selective perception and selective exposure. Both of which invalidate most advertising messages!

How many times have I attended meetings where the Creative Director, in an attempt to justify weak creative thinking says proudly, “It is almost subliminal…”

And the poor old Client, judging that they (the advertising agency) are the experts, and they know what they are talking about, goes along with it. Committing millions again, into the non-accountable dustbin of advertising!

Of course it contributed to the myth as to the invincibility of advertising, allowing advertising agencies to completely ignore the growing clamour for some form of accountability, which, in turn as bought us to the position we are in today.

Today’s marketplace is different and all the old certainties are gone. To be effective in your communications it is sound advice to start with the premise that you know nothing about the people that you believe your product is aimed at.

Advertising has become too parochial, too introspective, too convinced by its on hyperbole.

However when we shift our attention from the out-dated, discredited practice of advertising, and focus on its replacement, interactive communication, then all the old rules of the game (were there any?). change.

Interactive Communication, properly executed, more resembles an ancient bazaar than fits the business models companies try and impose upon it.

People respond to interactive opportunities because it seems to offer some intangible quality long ‘missing in action’ from modern life.

In sharp contrast to the alienation wrought by homogenised broadcast media, interactive opportunities provide a space in which the human voice would be rapidly rediscovered.

But, from the Clients point of view, Interactive Communication is far more cost effective, and allows Clients the attractive opportunity to, substantially, reduce their horrendous advertising/marketing budget whilst, at the same time becoming far more effective in all of their communication objectives!

Which method do you choose?

Interactive communication or regular advertising?

The choice is yours

Paul Ashby pioneered interactive communication to the advertising and marketing communities some twenty-five years ago. The communication issues he addresses have been neglected during the explosive grown of advertising in the 60s, 70s and 80s, these are Cognitive Dissonance, Selective Retention and Selective Exposure.

Would you like to discover the incredible results to be attained by using interactive communication? Well these are revealed for FREE at http://effectiveaccountablecommunication.blogspot.com or contact Paul directly on paul.ashby@yahoo.com

What it is not-magic, fake, or a cure-all.
What it is-the basis of how subjective reality works, the art of manipulating energy, a principle. Everything is energy. At our most molecular level, we are zooming particles of energy.

The law of attraction states that whatever you think about, you bring about. You can’t control anybody else’s attractions because only YOU exist in the subjective reality model. By focusing on yourself, you can see the change you want. This gives Mahatma Gandhi’s quote “Be the change you want to see in the world” a whole new twist.

What are the Steps?

1) Become what you desire. Desire, but not attachment, is the starting point for everything. Our choices shape who we become. What do you desire? Don’t think about it, don’t talk about it-BECOME it. One very common theme that comes up with clients is one of MONEY. They say they would like to be more abundant, and I tell them then BE it. What makes you feel more abundant? Do it. The old adage goes-”Dress for success” but the truth is that you must transform into what you wish to be. We have a very linear concept of time, when in reality all that exists is the NOW. If you think about your past, it becomes your now. If you think about the future, it becomes your now. Our minds really don’t have a concept of time. Whatever we think about, becomes our now. So if you can bring the ‘future’ into the now by becoming what you desire, you are aligning your energy to attract what you want. LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE. Yes, opposite poles attract, BUT like vibrations attract like results. Like particles flow in the same direction.

2) Let your thoughts flow only where you will dare to go. Our thoughts are powerful, so focus them only on the things you want. If you wouldn’t want what you are thinking about to manifest, then its best to think about something else.

3) Feel GOOD! This is the most underrated yet the most important step. When we are feeling good, we attract good things. Feeling good involves removing energy drains and introducing things that make us feel better! When we feel good, our energy is vibrating with the things we love, and hence attracting even more of those things!

4) Take inspired action. There has also been a lot of speculation here. To take action or not to take action? Personally, this was the step I had to really “unlearn.” We are all great at taking action, it is our thoughts that need help. Action is what we do best. We are a culture of go-getters. Inspired action is about becoming a magnet instead of pulling things to you. It is about learning to draw experiences and events that you want, rather than chasing after them. BECOME what you want, and the details will be attracted into your life. BECOME wealthy, and money will be attracted to you. Take action that feels good. If it feels like you are struggling-then that is probably not the way to go. Action is great. Enjoy the process of getting there, because there really is no “over there.” The fun is in the journey! The old “no pain, no gain” is definitely not what we are aiming for here. Release struggle and embrace action that feels good. = )

Shama Hyder is a an international coach, speaker, and the creator of the phenomenal WOW coaching process. Her purpose and mission in life are to empower others to reach for a divine life. You can visit her at http://www.divinereachcoaching.com and http://www.shamahyder.com

I’m the best-selling author of 12 books, all with major publishers, and I’ve written well over 1,000 articles.

I just want to say that for the record; to establish my bona fides, and to alert you to the fact that I’m actually one of the few “winners” in the publishing lottery.

So, when I tell you that the absurdity of traditional book publishers simply grows worse with each passing year, you might want to take note.

I’ve decided to share with you some of the most stupid rejections that I’ve received, and continue to get.

For instance, the other day I received a form letter from a fairly big business book publisher that said, more or less, “We have such a pile of submissions that yours just doesn’t matter, but here’s a goofy quote about rejection that might inspire you.”

What’s interesting about this letter is it arrived nearly a year after I WAS INVITED TO SUBMIT MY PROPOSAL. My pitch didn’t come from the “slush pile,” as the uninvited stack is so ingloriously called.

This publishing house is improving.

It took these wunderkinds a year and a half to say no to my last offer, which by the time I got their “Sorry!” letter, the underlying manuscript had already been purchased by a different publisher and the final product was about to hit the bookstores in 30 days.

That entire process of pitching, negotiating, writing, editing, proofing, printing, and promoting was done by the time the sluggish outfit got around to communicating its disinterest.

I have more war stories to tell you, but for now, just remember these points:

(1)-Traditional publishers are generally clueless. They don’t know what will sell and what won’t.

(2)-They’re curiously impervious to instruction and improvement. Surrounded by “knowledge” they’re drowning in ignorance.

(3)-Despite being in a dinosaur industry, without a clue about how to charge for information in an Internet age, where so much of it is free, they’re as arrogant as they have ever been.

Don’t hitch your wagon to this falling, or is it imploding star.

Self-publish, use the e-book format, write articles, and if you can, transform your ideas into more exciting media such as audios and videos that can fetch much larger royalties and profits than books that are priced at $17.95.

If you do any or all of these things, you’ll be faster to market with your ideas, and you’ll deal with fewer dumb intermediaries that hold keys to castles made of sand.

Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the
best-selling author of 12 books and more than
a thousand articles. His seminars and training
programs are sponsored internationally and he
is a top-rated faculty member at more than 40
universities, including UCLA Extension, where
he has taught since 1999. Dynamic, experienced,
and lots of fun, Gary brings more than two decades
of solid management and consulting experience
to the table, along with the best academic preparation
and credentials in the speaking and training industry.
Holder of five degrees, including a Ph.D. from the
Annenberg School For Communication at USC,
an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management,
and a law degree from Loyola, his clients include several
Fortune 1000 companies along with successful family
owned and operated firms across America. Much more
than a “talking head,” Gary is a top mind that youʼll
enjoy working with and putting to use.
He can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com

Homeowners in the United States will overpay an estimated $16 billion dollars to mortgage lenders this year in unnecessary mortgage interest. If you’re not familiar with Yield Spread Premium then you are already contributing your share according to the HUD Secretary. Here are the basics of Yield Spread Premium and what you can do to avoid this unnecessary markup of your mortgage interest rate when refinancing your mortgage loan.

The majority of mortgage companies and brokers work for a commission. If these people don’t sell you a mortgage loan, they don’t get paid. The problem with commission based sales is that unsuspecting consumers are frequently taken advantage of by sales representatives bent on bringing in six figure salaries. It is important to understand that mortgage loans are retail products just like automobiles; just like automobiles there is a wholesale market and retail market. In the mortgage business the retail market is where mortgage companies and brokers sell loans for wholesale lenders. The bad news is that these mortgage companies and brokers earn larger commissions when they place you with a higher cost mortgage. If you can learn to recognize this when shopping for a mortgage you can save yourself thousands of dollars in unnecessary mortgage interest and fees.

So what is Yield Spread Premium? When your mortgage refinancing application was approved you qualified for a specific interest rate. Your mortgage company or broker knows what you qualified for; however for every .25% you agree to pay above this rate they are rewarded with a bonus of 1% of your loan amount. You’re already paying origination fees for their part in arranging your loan. Most homeowners pay in excess of 1.5% for origination fees; however, just like a car salesman, mortgage representatives are greedy and want to squeeze every penny they can out of your loan. How can you avoid paying Yield Spread Premium? You can learn this and other costly mistakes you need to avoid when refinancing your mortgage with a free mortgage tutorial.

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Perhaps, all of managers and executives of software development companies with US customers and offshore software developers in Russia, India and other locations serve the US and European markets and follow the main principle - to reveal the market demand and satisfy it with the best quality and lowest price possible.

Currently - taking into account the red-tape of Indian offshore programming business and consequent growth of the cost of off-shoring to India - one may occur a question - is this it and must we go back to the times when the bulk of programming was done in USA?

From my point of view the answer is negative - one should not neglect the processes in India, China, different parts of Russia, watch the Philippines, where we can see the strong US influence upon the business culture, and other conventional and innovative offshore programming markets.

Some global trends:

1. India - general tendency to red-tape, more time for decision making, and consequently - costs increase. Though, we may not ignore its advantages: the opportunity to delegate your liability (with consequence to lose customer and get negative publicity), Which may be crucial if you have no commitment to the customer for long years. Offshore practice in India will make you deal with established company in Mumbai area and local representative in the US. The above features will most fit the large scale and lasting projects.
2. Russia - is the place of old timers (computer geniuses - particularly outside of Moscow - one should cast an eye on Sent Petersburg, Smolensk, Ukrainian cities etc). Here you can and will benefit from the excellence of Soviet education system. If you decide to opt for Russia - it turns out to be cheaper than India and programmers’ skills and expertise (especially in problem solving and innovative projects) can be compared or higher than in India. But do remember and consider the great difference in business culture - strong management style is required here - otherwise they may lose interest to you.
3. The Philippines - is a new place for outsourcing but already now it can boast that its programmers are very dedicated and motivated people - and the Philippines authorities do their best to enhance the internet infrastructure in the country.

First of all, before deciding to outsource offshore, we would recommend to take into consideration the project complexity, the number of team members to implement the project, the project challenge, keep project management and sales positions in-house, concentrate on one business system (like Microsoft CRM, Oracle Financials, etc.), try different offshore teams and developers to enhance your performance and efficiency.

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Jason Himes,
Copywriter, freelancer

I haven’t ridden in a Dodge Pickup Truck for several years. I was pleasantly
surprised recently when I got to ride with a friend. There have been some major
changes since the late 90’s, that’s for sure.

Remember the Old Days with Diesel?

Most people equate a bit Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel Pickup truck with noise, dirt and
discomfort. Boy are they wrong! The Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel is a pleasant
surprise. It’s as quiet as can be inside the cab and the truck takes you down
the highway in smooth comfort. The Ram 3500 is powered by a 6-cylinder 5.9-liter
Cummins Turbo Diesel engine that delivers 325. Its 4-speed automatic
transmission has a handy Trailer Mode setting to help minimize those annoying up
and down gear changes that take place when you’re pulling something behind you.

Killer Good Looks

Just one look at the Ram 3500 tells you it’s a real work truck -strong body
lines, big wheels and tires, heavy duty rear springs and high ground clearance.
The only problem seen here is that you might want to leave the wife or girl
friend home, or add on some custom step bar. Of course that’s a good
rationalization for a custom upgrade. But the
Ram 3500 Quad Cab Turbo goes well
beyond functional to pull double-duty as a truck that can move two rows of
passengers in decent comfort.

The Ram’s paint finish and chrome trim are as good as you’ll see on any mid to
upscale car. The quad cab model is beautiful and you won’t have any fight with
the family if you want to carry them to church on Sunday in real style.

You’ll love the pair of heavy duty tow rings that’ll come in handy for pulling
or being pulled. A look at the back of the Dodge Ram reveals the rigid factory
bedliner that protects the bed from scratches and dings, and under the tailgate
is a towing package with a Class IV receiver hitch and wiring plug. Lets just
say, if you are serious about towing power and you want a REAL diesel, the
Dodge
Ram 3500 is for you.

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One of the most common questions regarding Puggles is “Where can I get a miniature or Pocket Puggle?” The Answer is that there is no such thing as a Pocket Puggle. I have decided to write this article to tackle the questions surrounding the size of a Puggle. My hope is this article will prevent future Puggle owners from being misled by Breeders or Pet Shops who are claiming to sell Pocket Puggles.

The Basics: There are two different breeds involved in the creation of a Puggle (Pug & Beagle). Because the Beagle is the larger of the two breeds, it is generally used as the female in this crossbreed.

The Pug: The height of the average male Pug is 12-14 inches. Females are slightly smaller at 10-12 inches. The average weight for the Pug is 13 - 20lbs.

The Beagle: There are two standard sizes for the Beagle.

13 inches - Beagles in this class should be less than 13 inches
15 inches - Beagles in this class should be between 13 - 15 inches
The average weight ranges from 20 - 25lbs.

Conclusion: Now that we have scene the two gene pools that will be used to create a Puggle we will look at what possibilities the Puggle has for height, weight, health, and temperament. The main health issue scene in Pugs is breathing issues caused by their short muzzle. This problem is generally offset to a great extent in the Puggle, due to the longer muzzle of the beagle. Beagles can be prone to heart dieses, epilepsy, and eye and back problems which are also found less often in Puggles due to the expanded gene pool. They both have a generous lifespan of 12-15 years, both are energetic, sturdy little dogs that have minimal shedding and make great family pets. The minimum height and weight of a Puggle that has been properly is 12 inches and 18lbs. Any smaller than this and you are looking at major health problems and poor breeding practices. The maximum size a Puggle should reach is around 15inches and 30lbs.

I hope this article has shed light on the fact that it is physically impossible to create a healthy Puggle that can be classified as a “Pocket” dog.

Shawn

Puggle Mania Online

http://www.pugglemaniaonline.com

Omega 3 is the name given to essential fatty acids found in fish oil and some vegetable oils. These fatty acids are ALA (alpha linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). They are also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s). Omega 3 fish oil supplement products are manufactured by keeping the concentration of these acids high (up to 60% is recommended) and minimizing the effects of other substances found in fish oil. These supplements are found in the form of capsules or tablets and in liquid oil form as well.

High-quality refined fish oil is usually tasteless and odorless and very easy to consume by children and adults alike.

Our body is incapable of making long-chain fatty acids (DHA and EPA), and therefore food containing optimum levels of these acids should be included in our everyday diet. Since fish and some vegetable oils are the only known rich sources of these fatty acids and most people do not like the taste of it, an omega 3 fish oil supplement should be used as an alternative.

DHA and EPA are not only important for proper growth of tissues; they also help in fighting against many diseases. It can be established from the fact that human milk contains high levels of DHA and another fatty acid EPA. This confirms how important these fats are for the development of the baby. Pregnant women are especially advised to intake as much fish oil as possible in order to ensure infant health.

Not all fish oils are created equal and this is why you need to be careful when selecting a fish oil product. Many products are made from fish that swim in polluted waters. Also, many products have been found to contain contaminants in them.

Growing children also need optimum levels of fatty acids in their body in order to fight against many viral and bacterial infections. Hyperactivity, which is very common in kids these days, can be controlled by consuming fatty acids. If your kids don’t like to eat fish, buy an omega 3 fish oil supplement for them and give 1 teaspoon 2 or 3 times a day.

The Health benefits of DHA and EPA for adults include treatment of depression, arthritis, skin diseases like acne, mental stress and illnesses related to it like insomnia and panic attacks, and the prevention of deadly diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. An Omega 3 fish oil supplement is also important for brain cells and retina development. Chances of premature birth are reduced if the mother’s intake of fatty acids is high.

As a last word, always look for an omega 3 fish oil supplement product that has been made from pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Furthermore, check that the oil is refined and purified to get rid of any contaminants found in fish oil.

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