March 2009 Posts

Interesting study on business categories and their performance during previous recessions

I saw this yesterday and wanted to pass it along. It was written by Scott Shane, Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University. To me, there are three interesting takeaways from these data. 1. Even in a recession, some industries grow at a gazelle-like pace across a var...

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What Franchises Are Recession Proof?

Recently I attended a franchise conference where one person proclaimed, “It’s amazing…every franchise company I met with today is recession proof.” He of course made the comment tongue in cheek, but I got a big kick out of it because most businesses that I know of are in som...

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Press of Atlantic City Story

Just wanted to share a story that I found in the Press of Atlantic City. The story features a new Right at Home franchise that was recently opened in Linwood, NJ. Enjoy: Right at Home, a business offering in-home care to seniors and other adults who choose to live independently, is now open in Li...

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Let’s Talk Franchising!

Welcome to the Right at Home franchising blog. My name is Eric Little. I’ve spent the last 12 years in franchising and currently serve as senior vice president of franchise development for Right at Home in Omaha, NE. I, along with other Right at Home team members, will be sharing our insight...

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Should You Own A Home Care Franchise?

Home Care is growing and is a big part of the senior care equation. The National Senior Living Providers Network (NSLPN) recently interviewed Eric Little, our Vice President of Franchise Development, and one of our newer franchisees, Brian Maroney, in the New Jersey area. The NSLPN was curious to...

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