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McDonald's. Blockbuster Video. Jiffy Lube. Subway. Franchising has become an ever-present feature of the American landscape. One-third of the U.S. gross domestic product flows through franchises, and one out of every sixteen workers is employed by one. But how did franchising come to play such a dominant role in the American economy? What are the day-to-day experiences of franchisees and franchisers in the workplace? What challenges and pitfalls await them as they stake their claim to prosperity? These are just a few of the questions explored in Franchising Dreams, a documentary-like look into the frustrations and uncertainties that entrepreneurs face in their pursuit of the American dream.
Peter M. Birkeland worked for three years in the front-line operations of franchise units for three companies, met with CEOs and executives, and attended countless trade shows, seminars, and expositions. All this firsthand experience gave him unprecedented access to the hopes and aspirations of franchisees. His book closely traces different franchisees and follows them as their dreams of wealth and independence buckle beneath the weight of frustrating logistics and contractual technicalities. Through extensive interviews and research, Birkeland not only discovers what makes franchisees succeed or fail, he uncovers the difficulties in running a business according to someone else's system and values. Bearing witness to a market flooded with fierce competitors and dependent on the inscrutable whims of consumers, he uncovers the numerous challenges that franchisees face in making their businesses succeed.
Customer Reviews:
Unhelpful and fluffy.......2004-07-05
This book is not completely uninformative. The problem with it is that you could write the book in about 10 pages. The author fills in the other 170 pages with fluff. He goes into extensive dialog about things that don't have anything to do with franchising or that could have been summarized and saved a few pages. Of course, I don't think anyone would buy a 10 page book.
Another problem with this book is that he's an "outsider". He decided to do his thesis on this topic and that's all the book is. He goes around and talks to franchisees in three (and only three) franchises and gives you his findings in that book. So the book is full of observations with no answers. He can't tell you how to overcome the problems he's finding because he has no experience being a franchisee. For example, he makes the observation that social capital (networking with other franchisees) is critical to the success and prosperity. He takes about 12 pages to tell you this, but doesn't tell you one thing about how or in what way the successful franchisees networked with others. Did they just talk on the phone, did they set up a softball team, what?
Probably the most common type of franchises are restaurants, yet he does not visit a single restaurant franchise. And, as Brazos49 stated, three franchises is too small a section to draw any sound conclusions. This is even more true if you consider that he left out restaurant franchising.
I would recommend that you read Newchapter's review. You'll learn all you can from this book by reading that review and you'll save yourself 180 pages of really dry reading.
Good insight to franchising.......2003-05-29
I've read books on all the rules and technical issues of franchising and thought this would be a good book to give insight to the people in franchises. It does a good job at explaining what people thought franchising would be like and what it turned out to really be. It explains how franchisors and franchisees interact which I found to be suprising. Overall a very good book to read if you are interested in franchising.
Based on a PhD Dissertation, Negative on Franchise Industry.......2002-08-27
This book was originally a PhD dissertation that focuses on the franchise culture, and more specifically, "how conflicts are resolved and how the system is controlled." (pg. 10). Although the research was based on only three franchises, it makes many generalizations. Overall, it portrays franchising in a very negative light. Some points from the book:
1) Franchising has low barriers to entry, numerous competitors, low switching costs for customers, reliance on part-time and low paid employees, limited alternative suppliers
2) The franchising system creates uniformity among the outlets, which is good for the brand, but creates perfect substitutes among the franchisees. Little opportunity to differentiate.
3) Franchisors write the contracts and consequently it is slanted in their favor.
4) Good prospective franchisees: A students, people without speeding tickets, people with long careers with one company, people with good credit, women, people who are risk averse.
5) Many people enter franchising expecting a free ride, but it is just as demanding as starting your own business. All you get is a brand, and some best known methods.
6) "Operational factors are more critical than geographic factors." (pg 120)
7) "In the technical areas, in products, and in sales, franchisees had greater knowledge about the business than the franchisor." (pg 125)
8) Franchisees might think they are entrepreneurs, but they are not. As on franchisor said, "We need people who will follow our system." (pg 141)
A worthwhile book, but not based on much of a data set.......2002-07-31
First, let me say this is a book worth reading for anyone who may ever consider buying a franchise or becoming a franchisor of a business model or for anyone else who might have an interest in how franchising differs from other business arrangements. The author picked three fairly small franchise businesses for his study - a muffler shop, a cleaning business and a sign making business. By interviewing and observing the franchisors and a group of the franchisees he makes observations and draws conclusions about franchising overall and characteristics of the key players - those who sell and administer franchise business opportunities and those who buy and operate the franchise sites. I thought he did a pretty good job overall and his writing style was engaging.
Now for my criticism. This really wasn't much of a sample to work with to make a broad study and draw the kind of broad conclusions in the book. It would have been interesting to me and valuable to the study to have a lot more data - bigger enterprises like McDonald's and many restaurants, other industries and types of business, etc. Without more data, I'd analogize this study to a study of the stock market based on the performance of 3 small cap stocks. Interesting, but not really that much of a study of franchising overall.
Still, read this book if you have stars in your eyes about buying a franchise. You'll learn a lot - widely used and greatly overblown claims about success of franchises versus individually started businesses, wildly one sided franchise contracts, hard to deal with franchisors and franchisees, etc. You'll also learn how some have succeeded and see if you can project yourself into that scenario.
Dream Analysis.......2002-07-06
This book is a must read for anyone who is a franchisee or franchisor -- or contemplates entering into a such an arrangement. More than that, it's an enlightening and thought-provoking analysis of the underlying human and economic dynamics of franchising, a business structure most of us encounter daily.
Employing engaging dialog, probing questions and a crisp writing style, Peter Birkeland delves into the motivations and misconceptions of the "entrepreneurs" who respond to the attractions of owning one's own business -- only to find that the franchisor calls almost all the shots.
Mr. Birkeland has immersed himself in the world of franchising, giving us an inside perspective on what works, who succeeds, and why the vast majority who take the plunge of franchise ownership never achieve their expectations.
While even some of the better books on business seem to offer a few good insights and a whole lot of padding, Franchising Dreams is chock full of candid observations and astute assessments. It's pithy, and often profound. We'd love to see Mr. Birkeland follow up this book by focusing his same probing analysis on one of the big franchise organizations in the fast food industry.
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Women, Gender and Work: What is Equality and How do We Get There?
International Labour Office
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This important anthology brings together the thinking of leading philosophers, economists and lawyers on the complex issues of women, gender and work. The articles composing this insightful anthology were selected from the multidisciplinary International Labour Review, the flagship journal of the International Labour Organization. Assembled for the first time, these articles shed light on questions such as: How should we define equality? What does equal opportunity mean? What do statistics tell us about differences between men and women at work? How does the family deal with globalization? What is the role of law? Women, Gender and Work is a major reference with the best of current research and analysis on gender roles and work.
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This digital document is an article from Monthly Labor Review, published by Superintendent Of Documents on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 862 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Equality for working women.(Women, Gender and Work: What Is Equality and How Do We Get There?)(Book Review)
Author: Katie Kirkland
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Date: March 1, 2003
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Volume: 126
Issue: 3
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This digital document is an article from International Labour Review, published by International Labour Office on March 22, 2001. The length of the article is 630 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Women, gender and work: What is equality and how do we get there.(Review)
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Date: March 22, 2001
Publisher: International Labour Office
Volume: 140
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Diary of an Internet Trader: Practical Insights in Investment Wisdom
Alpesh B. Patel
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The Daycare Provider's Workbook is a step by step guide to simplify the process of setting up and running a quality home daycare.
The easy to use format allows the user to complete the workbook as they prepare their homes to provide a safe environment and age appropriate activities.
It also guides the user through the business aspects of conducting interviews, the use of forms (25 of which are included in the book), bookkeeping and advertising.
Customer Reviews:
Daycare Provider's Workbood.......2007-06-17
Very informative. Really needed the sample forms.
Really nice work. My wife loves it........2006-05-05
This book has every piece of paper you could imagine would be necessary for running a day care.
As an author myself ("I Killed A Bunch of Folks"--a fine book but a slightly different genre) I can appreciate the amazing attention to detail Ms. Beauchemin has put into her work. She's thought through it all, and has really made my wife look like a professional in her day care business.
Absolutely everything you need to run a successful daycare.......2004-05-06
I ran a daycare myself for several years and thought I had everything I needed to be a great daycare provider. After reading this book,I realized I had a lot more to learn. Cyndi Beauchemin covers absolutely everything from soup to nuts. After searching for good daycare information, I don't need to look any further.Anyone who cares a great deal for children, and wants to provide the best for them ,needs this book. From Child Abuse Hotlines to Daycare Forms, it's all here. You will use this daily to provide the best daycare you can AND YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL.
Outstanding Resource.......2003-01-12
This workbook is an outstanding resource for anyone thinking of starting a Home Day Care! It would also be a valuable book to have if you are already doing Home Day Care. The book asks dozens of questions you may not have even thought of needing to be answered. It contains sample forms, contracts and schedules. It will answer so many questions and help you avoid so many pitfalls that I can't imagine starting or running a Home Day Care without this workbook. I highly recommend it! Cyndi knows of what she speaks and it shows.
The Daycare Provider's workbook.......2002-07-17
This book is absolutely excellent!
I think if you were to choose a reference to start your business, this is the one to choose. It has every aspect of childcare that you could hope to have to start your business.
Take a look at the info you get in this book for yourself. I don't think you will regret it.
Book Description
- Build a rewarding business working with children
- Design a successful operating plan
- Meet licensing requirements
Customer Reviews:
Great book!.......2007-06-01
I purchased this book as a resource for myself as I begin my own home daycare business. It has been, and continues to be a great resource for me. It has everything you need including a CD which has all the forms you need to get started.
a great start to learning.......2005-08-22
Since the birth of my first born child I've been pondering an in-home daycare. I had no idea where to start and this book was perfect for that. It gave me direction and helped to answer questions. The book has a C.D. with forms which has been very helpful. A wonderful resource to the start of your potential business.
Book Description
Whether you are just starting your own daycare or have been in business for years, this book is for you!
The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System is a great resource for home daycare providers. This 130 page book is packed with all of the financial information necessary to establish and maintain a recordkeeping system. It includes easy-to-follow instructions to determine the Space/Time Formula, a comprehensive listing of often overlooked business expenses, and even step-by-step instructions on completing your Federal tax forms.
There are also 24 reproducible worksheets in the book including mileage logs, inventory sheets, income and expense statements, computer logs, and a variety of federal tax forms.
Insightful tax tips are sprinkled throughout the book and a daycare has been created so that you can view completed forms before preparing your own.
This book is designed to save you money by reducing your taxable income and ensuring you meet the recordkeeping requirements to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service in the event of an audit.
This one time purchase can be used for years to come in conjunction with a free annual income tax update service.
Written by an accountant who also operated a home daycare.
Customer Reviews:
Money Well Spent.......2006-04-03
This is a must have for anyone in the Home Daycare business. It is easy to follow and has saved me thousands of dollars over the past three tax years.
This System works!.......2003-10-12
The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System is chocked full of detailed information (w/examples!) and is a reference tool I continue to use. Every business needs a recordkeeping system and if you are in the DAYCARE business-this book is a must-have for your reference library.
The home daycare complete recordkeeping system.......2002-07-17
I love this book. It's very detailed and doesn't let you forget a thing about the business of childcare. Keep every dime you earn!! I don't think you will regret the investment.
Try it!
Clear, concise and easy to follow.......2001-11-28
When you're in business, you don't have time to think about high level concepts -- you just want to know how to get things done. Thompson does an excellent job of giving you the information you need in a format that's easy to follow. I'd recommend this book to anyone who owns a daycare business -- Thompson is thorough in her examples and showed me several areas where I was missing potential deductions. This is a great book for daycare business owners!
Outstanding Resource for Childcare Providers!!!!.......2000-09-03
As a professional in the childcare industry, it was quite refreshing for me to see such a valuable resource being made available to childcare providers. I have researched all of the various recordkeeping products that are available on the market , and I found that the The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System is hands down the best resource currently available! The author of this book has obviously taken alot of time to explain practices and procedures in a manor that is professional as well as educational.
In my professional opinion, The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System is a must have reference book for all childcare providers!
Book Description
Tired of looking around for all those receipts? Frustrated each year when it comes time to do your taxes?
This is the book to solve all of these problems!
The book contains all recordkeeping forms for one complete year of transactions for a home daycare business. Forms are sorted by month and each chapter contains a convenient envelope to store all receipts.
Inside this book you will find forms for tracking your time, income, direct expenses, indirect expenses, computer use, and so much more!
Annual forms are also included to summarize activity for the year.
Instead of searching for last minute deductions, you will have everything you need in one completely organized book!
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Customer Reviews:
HOME DAYCARE RECORDKEEPING JOURNAL: THE BOOK OF FORMS.......2006-02-23
EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR HOME DAYCARE. THERE ARE EVEN ENVELOPES INSIDE TO KEEP MONTHLY RECEIPTS. KEEPS THINGS ORGANIZED FOR TAX TIME.EVERYTHING IS IN ONE PLACE.I LOVE IT!!!
Get ORGANIZED!.......2003-10-10
Home Daycare Recordkeeping Journal: The Book of Forms, has provided me with a very IMPORTANT tool to keep my papers, forms and receipts in order! This journal continues to be my ultimate recordkeeping log and makes tax time a breeze.
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- Build a rewarding business working with children - Design a successful operating plan - Meet licensing requirements
Book Description
This 98 page book is based on our best selling title, The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System. This new book offers a lighter look into the recordkeeping required to operate this unique home business and is available in English and Spanish.
All the important topics are covered and insightful recordkeeping tips are shared.
Learn how to calculate the Space/Time Percentage, how to track direct and indirect expenses, how to deduct use of your family computer and television, what methods can be used to record the mileage deduction, and so much more!
Examples are provided to guide you through the recordkeeping process and 24 forms are included for your use.
The original book goes into the sometimes challenging world of federal income tax preparation and the process of completing payroll for employees. This book does not delve into these topics.
This book is offered as an option for people who want to learn all they can about the recordkeeping associated with a home daycare, but do not want to get into the nitty gritty tax information.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Tool for the Daycare Provider........2006-02-26
This Book is an excellent tool for the Daycare provider. I highly recommend this book.
Wow! Examples, tips & More!.......2003-10-12
The Home Daycare Recordkeeping: Your Financial Guide To Success is a must-have if you are in the daycare business. This book has proven to be a GREAT guide for me personally, as it is easy to read giving detailed examples, helpful tips, and chocked full of information I CAN use.
A MUST HAVE book for starting home daycare!.......2003-09-28
I am starting a home daycare and this book answered ALL of my questions and allowed me to create all the forms I would need to run my business. Very easy to read, very informative and filled with great ideas!
Book Description
Become a self-employed business owner? You have the tool in your hands to become a successful daycare provider. Get organized, set goals, and take charge! You?ll find real life situations and solutions inside plus many more important facts and references.
Customer Reviews:
Glad I purchased this book.......2003-11-14
This book has made me think of things I would have never thought about. It is full of practical teachings and advice. I have learned how to better talk with the parents that I already have and the new ones I shall be interviewing. The writer shows how she kept her records and to me that was worth the money alone. This author teaches the basics of opening and running a good daycare and making a living with what she loved to do. I would say, this is a good purchase.
Loaded with Practical Advice.......2003-10-29
A must read for those considering an in home daycare. Thought provoking information from someone who's been there. I highly recommend this book.
Good Cent$ Read........2003-10-29
I think this book is a good written--good common cent$--read to anyone who is in the business now or thinking about it. A lot of the information one can get from the internet but--who wants to waste all thier time surfing to get nips and buds here and there when you can grab this book and have it all right in front of you. That's a No-Brainer!! I recommend this book I found it very useful.
Not worth the money.......2003-05-14
This book is an absolute joke. It is so poorly written that a person who had absolutely no experience running an In-Home Daycare could have produced the exact same results. All the info in the book can be found for free on the web or through your local licensing office. Don't waste your money.
waste of money.......2003-05-06
This book is so poorly written, full of typos and bad grammar-- it is impossible to read. The info is all common sense, but I only skimmed it before returning it. I'd skip this one and look for a better book on the subject.
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The Home Daycare Handbook: A Complete Guide for Establishing Your Own Daycare
Sherry Alexander
Manufacturer: Human Sciences Press
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Starting a home daycare business
Mick Coleman
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