Comments on: The Top Franchise Trends For 2010 http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html Exploring the trends driving small business Sat, 26 May 2012 15:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Clint M http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-1245600 Clint M Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:18:52 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-1245600 Thanks for the quick reply Joel! We're everywhere: FB, Twitter, G+, LinkedIn, YouTube, as well as several directories(i.e. Yelp) and Web 2.0(i.e. Squidoo). As for Google+ we have a page and it's on our radar to optimize it, however, we're focusing most of our attention to Facebook and LinkedIn. Facebook b/c it's great for social interaction and LinkedIn is great for getting testimonials and showing the professional side of our services. As far as "keeping it real" I've heard the Social Marketing is 95% social and 5% marketing. We've been mixing our posts by having playful topics(i.e. who are you pulling for in the Super Bowl) with more serious topics(AccountingToday's article about the IRS holding refunds longer than necessary). And oh yea, thanks for the link to the 2012 trends too :) Thanks for the quick reply Joel!

We’re everywhere: FB, Twitter, G+, LinkedIn, YouTube, as well as several directories(i.e. Yelp) and Web 2.0(i.e. Squidoo).

As for Google+ we have a page and it’s on our radar to optimize it, however, we’re focusing most of our attention to Facebook and LinkedIn. Facebook b/c it’s great for social interaction and LinkedIn is great for getting testimonials and showing the professional side of our services.

As far as “keeping it real” I’ve heard the Social Marketing is 95% social and 5% marketing. We’ve been mixing our posts by having playful topics(i.e. who are you pulling for in the Super Bowl) with more serious topics(AccountingToday’s article about the IRS holding refunds longer than necessary).

And oh yea, thanks for the link to the 2012 trends too :)

]]> By: Joel Libava http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-1245575 Joel Libava Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:47:00 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-1245575 Glad you stopped by Small Business Trends, Clint. When it comes to social media marketing, keeping things real is crucial. Sometimes the expectations for people are so high, that anything less than some crazy viral thing--going viral, is seen as a disappointment. Make sure that you are on the major social networks, and if you haven't already, jump on Google+. You can create a page for your business there now. As for 2012 Franchise Trends...this should help you- http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/12/franchise-trends-for-2012.html The Franchise King® Glad you stopped by Small Business Trends, Clint.

When it comes to social media marketing, keeping things real is crucial. Sometimes the expectations for people are so high, that anything less than some crazy viral thing–going viral, is seen as a disappointment.

Make sure that you are on the major social networks, and if you haven’t already, jump on Google+. You can create a page for your business there now.

As for 2012 Franchise Trends…this should help you- http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/12/franchise-trends-for-2012.html

The Franchise King®

]]> By: Clint M http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-1245524 Clint M Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:52:57 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-1245524 Looks like an oldie, but goodie. Any updates for the trends of 2011 and 2012? We're looking to build our small family business in the Accounting and Tax Services industry into a franchise. It's crazy how you mention that established brands are cashing in on the Social Media craze. Personally, we still haven't quite seen the results we'd like but we also know that the purpose of Social Media is to first build a loyal following and then convert to clients ;) Looks like an oldie, but goodie. Any updates for the trends of 2011 and 2012?

We’re looking to build our small family business in the Accounting and Tax Services industry into a franchise. It’s crazy how you mention that established brands are cashing in on the Social Media craze. Personally, we still haven’t quite seen the results we’d like but we also know that the purpose of Social Media is to first build a loyal following and then convert to clients ;)

]]> By: Trends In Franchising For 2010 | The Franchise King® http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-1067745 Trends In Franchising For 2010 | The Franchise King® Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:33:36 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-1067745 [...] the article outlines some interesting new franchises, along with some surprises. Read about all of The Top Franchise Trends For 2010. Do you agree or disagree with my [...] [...] the article outlines some interesting new franchises, along with some surprises. Read about all of The Top Franchise Trends For 2010. Do you agree or disagree with my [...]

]]> By: jane http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-808438 jane Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:22:49 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-808438 anything that has to do with healthcare, green jobs and saving people money, like walmart and costco, is always good sure hit. anything that has to do with healthcare, green jobs and saving people money, like walmart and costco, is always good sure hit.

]]> By: Will The Numbers Keep Adding Up for Senior Care Franchise Owners? | Small Business News, Tips, Advice - Small Business Trends http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-784413 Will The Numbers Keep Adding Up for Senior Care Franchise Owners? | Small Business News, Tips, Advice - Small Business Trends Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:31:30 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-784413 [...] Most people who are considering franchise ownership are familiar with senior care franchises, even if it’s not a segment of franchising that they’re interested in. It’s a category in franchising that’s hard to ignore, and it happens to be one of the [...] Most people who are considering franchise ownership are familiar with senior care franchises, even if it’s not a segment of franchising that they’re interested in. It’s a category in franchising that’s hard to ignore, and it happens to be one of the

]]> By: 2010 to be a Good Year for Florida Franchises; Top Trends to Look Out For | WAW-Blog http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-700081 2010 to be a Good Year for Florida Franchises; Top Trends to Look Out For | WAW-Blog Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:50:42 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-700081 [...] [...]

]]> By: Joel Libava http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-693893 Joel Libava Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:23:39 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-693893 Barbara and Andrew, Thank you for your comments! Let's hope it's a good year... The Franchise King Barbara and Andrew,

Thank you for your comments!

Let’s hope it’s a good year…

The Franchise King

]]> By: Andrew R. Friedman http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-691691 Andrew R. Friedman Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:31:58 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-691691 Joel, All good ideas. In particular, I would probably highlight those industries that are being supported by the current administration - health care (particularly home health care), "green" industries, and education. Andy www.franchiselaw.com Joel,
All good ideas. In particular, I would probably highlight those industries that are being supported by the current administration – health care (particularly home health care), “green” industries, and education.

Andy
http://www.franchiselaw.com

]]> By: Barbara Weltman http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/12/top-franchise-trends-2010.html#comment-691168 Barbara Weltman Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:42:41 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=23129#comment-691168 Great post, Joel! Thanks for the invaluable info. Great post, Joel!

Thanks for the invaluable info.

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