Press Release Author = Multicultural Business Council
Industry = Small Business
Press Release Summary = The month of September marks the first annual Virtual Franchise Expo sponsored by the Multicultural Business Council. This online event seeks to capture the feel of an actual Expo with the flexibility of attending at one\'s own speed and on one\'s own timetable.
Press Release Body = The month of September marks the first annual Virtual Franchise Expo sponsored by the Multicultural Business Council. This online event seeks to capture the feel of an actual Expo with the flexibility of attending at one\'s own speed and on one\'s own timetable.
Twenty companies representing a wide array of industries and investments are taking part in the Expo which is located at www.mbcglobal.org .
Those attending the Virtual Franchise Expo will find a printable program that provides a tremendous amount of information about franchising, including how to select a franchise, how to start a business, and additional resources for small business owners.
The Virtual Franchise Expo web site also contains a blog where people can post questions to obtain information about franchising or starting their own business.
Participating in the Expo are such well-known automotive names as AAMCO Transmissions, Auto-Lab, Creative Colors, and Victory Lane Quick Oil Change. These companies should be especially attractive to the many Chrysler, EDS, Delphi, Ford, and General Motors employees excepting buyout packages.
Executives accepting buyout packages will find Business Advisers International a valuable way to continue to use their executive skills while operating their own business.
Two excellent opportunities are available for people with limited startup capital and high income needs. Creative Memories presents a tremendous opportunity for people to enter the rapidly growing digital printing industry. Creative Memories allows customers to combine digital pictures into albums that can be turned into wonderful keepsake books at a moderate cost. Best of all this business can be started for less than $150.
The second low-cost business with a high success rate is Pre-Paid Legal. This business allows individuals to obtain legal representation for a low monthly fee. It also addresses the increasing problem of identity theft. Both high demand products are included in the same business, which can be started for under $250.
For those that are not sure what franchise they want to start or those that want to review multiple franchises, two exhibitors are able to help. FranNet\'s Mark Cory works with individuals to find the perfect business based on their personality and investment dollars. Franchise Growth Systems also has multiple franchise venues available. Additionally Franchise Growth Systems can help people that want to take their current business and turn it into a franchise; or that want to buy the franchise rights for an entire state or region.
Other exhibitors at the Virtual Franchise Expo include 1st Inspection Services, Aaron\'s Rental, Contours Express: the better idea in women\'s gyms, Dollar Castle, Entrées Made Easy, Express Personnel Services, FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx Ground, Handyman Matters, P. A. S. S. Packing and Shipping Specialist, and Tubby\'s Inc.
The Virtual Franchise Expo will remain online throughout the entire month of September.