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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rescuecom vs gradeAtechs.com including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $14,000 - $95,000 | $75,000 | 
| Franchise Fee | $2,500 - $28,900 | $20,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 9-24% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1997 | 2002 | 
| Year Franchised | 1998 | 2006 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | 50% of current fee | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | 
1 Part Technician
 You love technology and the latest and great hardware and software. You love to learn about technology. 1 Part Promoter You like meeting new people and consider yourself a business person at heart. You enjoy a good challenge and are self motivated. 1 Part Entrepreneur You hate cubicles and want the freedom of choosing what you are doing today. You understand that rewards come with hard work, focus and a dynamic team supporting you.  | 
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Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/No | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/No | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/No | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/No | -/- | 
Training & Support | 
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| Training | - | 1 week intensive at head office | 
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Our team will assist you focus "on" your business instead of "in" your business. With our tools and training we will help you: * Create cost effective marketing plans * Hire, train and retain qualified employees to perform at your caliber * Create long term customer relations and revenue streams * Manage incoming client phone calls, dispatch requests and paper work with our call centre and custom made business management software | 
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Our franchisees enjoy the benefits of aggressive advertising programs and cost effective marketing tactics. We can help you get the most from the brand power of gradeAtechs.com. | 
| Operations | 
	
	 
	Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3 
 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)  | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | - | 
Founded in 2002 by four tech nerds with a passion for applying IT solutions to fuel business growth, Grade A is one of Canada’s leading IT firms providing end-to-end IT solutions. We believe that every great business should have great IT and our goal is to customize an IT solution to suit your specific needs.