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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Business Round Table vs Weiss Publishing Group including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $20,000 | $249 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5-10% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1991 | - |
Year Franchised | 1998 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/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 | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Rick DesBrisay was a businessman in Moncton, New Brunswick, and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), an international network of company presidents under 50 years of age. DesBrisay thought such an organization would be useful to Canadian small-business owners who weren't eligible for YPO membership (companies must have at least 50 employees and sales in the millions).
Business Round Table started in Moncton in 1991. At present, there are more than 125 members. There are 11 Business Round Table groups in Moncton and it is now operating in the greater Halifax area with Paul Roy. Under the guidance of John Schrempf, Business Round Table is now operating in Barrie, ON. Ram Sundar is the latest franchisee in Etobicoke, ON. There are 2 groups in Nova Scotia so far. Membership is open to experienced entrepreneurs (those who have a financial interest in a business for 5 or more years and are involved in the management of it).
Groups of 10 to 12 members meet once a month to discuss business problems and opportunities, then work together to solve problems and build more successful businesses. Franchisees in Canada and now in the United States act as facilitators and teachers for group members.
THE SITE CLOSED
Weiss Publishing Group provides all the training for their offline business consultants and supports them every step of the way. Those who want to become offline business consultants for the firm pay a one-time training fee of $249, which is refunded after their first sale.
There is no inventory to maintain. Weiss Publishing Group's optional lead generating system provides an unlimited number of leads for their offline business consultants, and the firm creates all the video and article content. Offline business consultants simply sell video and content services to brick and mortar businesses and show them how Weiss Publishing Group will benefit them.
Weiss Publishing Group is offering motivated individuals the chance to enter on the ground floor of a unique business opportunity as an offline business consultant. Video and content marketing are the two best methods of obtaining the recognition that businesses need to succeed online, but they must first know it's available. The offline business consultants at Weiss Publishing make those options available, without the need to maintain inventory. The hours are flexible and the income that can be made is only limited by the amount of time consultants are willing to invest.