Temporary Staffing Sees Increase in July

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has spoken. Total quantity of jobs in the U.S. declined by 131,000 last month. This is mostly due to the layoffs of 143,000 Census workers who had completed their short-term job assignments. However, according to the American Staffing Association, staffing employment is up 25% over this same time last year. Additionally, it has shown a steady increase over the last 24-week period.

Also, the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the current unemployment rate is still holding steady at 9.5%. Not the oft repeated 10% figure the media touts. That is true in some states like California, but overall the picture is not quite so bleak. In the last 10 months, staffing firms have increased the number of new workers on their payroll by 363,000 workers, despite the recent slowing in job growth. The American Staffing Association also outlined that between July 26 and Aug. 1, 2010, temporary and contract employment saw an increase of 1.75%.
Last month, Express franchisees set an all-time record for one-week sales volume. For the week of June 21-27, 2010, more than $29 million in sales were generated. Express continues to grow, experiencing yet another record of more than $30 million in sales for the week ending August 1.*

Consider discussing the possibility of a staffing franchise with your favorite franchise consultant.

Dallas Franchises

Starting a franchise is potentially rewarding, but almost always terrifying venture. Franchises bring a great deal of expertise to the table including location selection, marketing system, business plan, accounting principles and human resource policies. Considering the amount of work the franchise has already done for the new entrepreneur, the franchise fee is really quite a bargain.

But most people want to open a franchise in their local area. This can be limiting, but some areas definitely lend themselves to new franchises.

Dallas Franchises

Dallas is one such location that seems always ready to welcome a new franchise business. Texas hospitality invites new ideas, new concepts and new businesses like long lost cousins. Several areas of the city are growing rapidly and making the city an excellent location for tried and true business concepts like food service, oil change and specialty retail.

Starting a Business When All You Have Left is a Credit Card

Starting a Business When All You Have Left is a Credit Card

By Ed Wills

Ralph was tired of his work as an engineer. The work was steady, but the income, though adequate, was limited. Like most, he was living month to month. So he quit his job and invested $20,000 on a credit card to open his consulting firm. He earned over $500,000 in his fourth year.

Jim had a dream, a couple of friends and a credit card with $300 left on it. Rather than despair, he decided to go into business for himself. He took his mother's old green coat, a ping pong ball, a couple of sticks and made a hybrid cross between a hand puppet and a marionette. He called it a Muppet and named the lizard Kermit. (He later changed it into a frog.) The rest, as the saying goes, is history.

Several people are facing the same issue Jim Henson did years ago. Faced with job loss and doubts, what will you do with your life? You can search for that elusive perfect job, and once again, but your future in someone else's hands, or you can take control of your life and create your own future.

I don't believe any small business consultant would ever recommend a client start a new business with only a credit card and no reserve of operating capital. I surely would not. However, history has shown that there is more to start up capital than money. Individuals with creative ideas, strong drive and a refusal to fail have proven that some can succeed on pure chutzpah.

For those leaving the corporate world, there is often some 401k money that can be rolled over into a new business. If set up correctly, you can fund your new business with retirement funds without paying taxes or penalties. Others may find funding difficult. I always recommend an individual's first business be a franchise. The proven system, training and support often make the difference between success and failure for the new entrepreneur. But franchise fees alone can keep those with limited startup capital from opening a business. I often help those with limited funds find franchises that offer in house financing so new businesses can be launched on the proverbial shoe string. There are also national trademarked brands that can be joined without franchise fees or royalties and still receive the training and support usually reserved for franchises.

Whether you are considering a low cost franchise or a trademarked brand, entrepreneurism is not for the faint of heart. But with a solid system and strong support, even the shoe string business can thrive. Just add indomitable spirit.

"Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling. May each of yours be that - having each of you as a child of mine has certainly been one of the good things in my life. Know that I've always loved each of you with an eternal, bottomless love. A love that has nothing to do with each other, for I feel my love for each of you is total and all-encompassing. Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It's a good life, enjoy it." Jim Henson

Ed Wills is a franchise and small business startup consultant with WFA Franchise Consultants. He specializes in helping people identify business opportunities that will help them reach their personal and financial goals. He writes, speaks and coaches on a variety of business and success topics. You can learn more about his services or request a free consultation at http://www.WFAFranchiseConsultants.com.

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SKYShades - Protection and Power

SKYShades is America's best franchise for protection from harmful rays of the sun and solar power from those same rays. It is the perfect green franchise.

People love to spend time in the sun. The UV damage may not show up for years. To meet the demand for UV protection, Sky Shades was created with the aim of dominating the relatively new "shade industry" in the U.S.

SKYShades originated in Australia with famed golfer, Gary Player being a founding board member. Their US headquarters is in Orlando, FL.

SKYShades has also established a joint venture with Konarka Industries to provide solar panels that are embedded in the shade material. So now you can put an awning over your patio that helps provide electricity for your home.

Sky Shades is currently setting up a national network of franchisees that will undergo intensive training courses to equip them with the needed technical skills to be competent in all phases of the shade industry.

You can get in on the ground floor of this new opportunity that promises tremendous growth and earnings potential!

Chicago Business Opportunities

If you are looking for Chicago business opportunities, you may want to consider a hairstyling business such as a Great Clips or a Sport Clips. Such businesses can be operated as an absentee owner. The owner can own several outlets and oversee local managers. There is never any need for the owner to cut hair. The franchise model provides a turn key system which makes it easy to operate several units. Hairstyling is one of the most recession resistant business opportunities around.