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How has your industry changed in the last 10 years?  20 years? Outdoor pest control, specifically mosquito control, has not even been around for that long yet. It is a new, emerging industry that is set for high growth as mosquito-borne illnesses continue to be on the rise. What trends do you see in your … Q&A with Mosquito Joe

How was Mosquito Joe originally conceived and started? Four Hampton Roads friends identified a local need for mosquito control services after years of having their and their community’s outside enjoyment hindered by these pesky bugs. They founded Mosquito Joe to support their community so they could once again enjoy spending time with their family and … Q&A with Mosquito Joe’s Brand President, Lou Schager

John Prittie is no stranger to the world of franchising having been instrumental in establishing more 500 franchises domestically and internationally for a select group of start-up franchise concepts over the past 25 years, including competitive operations in the shredding industry , Mini-Tankers®, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, East Side Marios®, TCBY®, Jumbo Video®, Mother’s … Interview with John Prittie, CEO of PROSHRED

A franchise consultant since 1985, Mr. Siebert founded the iFranchise Group in 1999 as an organization dedicated to developing long-term relationships with successful franchisor clientele. He is an expert in evaluating companies, structuring franchise offerings, and developing franchise programs. Mr. Siebert has personally assisted over 30 Fortune 1000 companies and over 200 start-up franchisors, and … Considerations Before Franchising – A Different Philosophy

In 1989 Mary Roger’s future in franchising began when she co-founded ECW Corp., the franchisor of Computertots. As CEO, Mary grew Computertots into the nation’s largest children’s computer education company, with more than 150 franchises worldwide, including 11 international licenses. Working to educate, and to learn from, franchisees brought her such accolades as being named … Interview with Mary Roger, CEO of Abrakadoodle

Mary Ellen Sheets is the founder and chief executive officer of Two Men And A Truck located in Lansing, Mich. While still in high school in the early 1980s, Mary Ellen’s two sons Brig and Jon Sorber started a small moving business to earn extra spending money. They used an old pickup truck and advertised … Founder Interview with Mary Ellen Sheets of Two Men And A Truck

NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc., a leading franchisor of landscape lighting, features low voltage high quality lighting with breathtaking elegance for residential and commercial properties. The difference between NiteLites and the other landscape lighting companies is their proven design, installation, service, and operations systems that focus on an acute attention to detail. NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. … NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. President and CEO, Thomas A. Frederick Sheds Some Light On What Makes His Business Sparkle.

The Little Gym is the premier children’s motor skill development program in the world that for 28 years has provided hundreds of thousands of children worldwide with physical, intellectual, emotional and social benefits. Under the leadership of forward-thinking president and CEO Bob Bingham, the company continues to grow its positive reputation internationally among parents, children … CEO Grows The Little Gym by Building Confidence in Franchise Owners, Children

David Goodman, Founder and President of Companion Connection Senior Care and a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), has spent his entire professional life helping seniors and others to live with dignity in their own homes while receiving the care they need in order to remain living independently. Over 34 years ago, Mr. Goodman founded Expert Home … CEO Brings Compassion and Expertise to the Non-Medical Home Care Field

In the January 2005 issue of Entrepreneur magazine, WSI Internet Consulting and Education was once again awarded the distinction of the world’s #1 Internet Business Franchise and saw its overall rank jump a record 70 spots, to #53 in the prestigious Franchise 500. This was not surprising to industry insiders as WSI has been ranked … A Look Inside What Makes the #1 Internet Franchise Click