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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of PRO - President's Resource Organization vs Green Irene including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $18,900 - $63,000 | $150 |
Franchise Fee | $8,500 - $35,000 | $150 |
Royalty Fee | 20% | 0 |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 1993 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 1999 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | - | Perpetual with payment of annual membership fee |
Term Of Agreement | - | Perpetual with payment of annual membership fee |
Renewal Fee | - | $29.95 annual 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 | - | Local Green Irene Eco-Consultants are trained through a web-based video that can be completed over about 24 hours at your own pace and schedule. |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | We provide local Eco-Consultants with the training, the tools, the products, the brand name, the appointments, the leads and the materials to build a satisfying, profitable business with very low overhead. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
PRO peer advisory boards for businesses are groups of business owners and local entrepreneurs who meet monthly to pool their experiences and ideas; a CEO Advisory Board. For more than 17 years, small businesses have used PRO peer advisory boards. PRO accelerates your business growth by tapping into the collective wisdom of the group. Benefits of PRO peer advisory groups: You lose that feeling of being alone at the top. You learn that being in business for yourself doesn't mean being in business by yourself. You share your business problems and challenges in a confidential setting with others who have "been there, done that". ..... and much more!
Green Irene LLC | America's Eco-Consultant Green Irene has grown over the last few years to become the largest green consulting firm in the country with over 650 independent Eco-Consultants in 48 states (2010). Green Irene Eco-Consultants are independent business people who work from home and are distributors of our eco-consulting services and hundreds of our recommended green home and office products. Green Irene follows a direct sales model, which gives you an opportunity to make a professional income doing something you can be proud of doing. Our flagship product for the home is our $99 Green Home Makeover conducted in 60-90 minutes. After consulting, the Eco-Consultant recommends carefully researched and tested products that will make the home greener and healthier. We offer a Green Business Makeover service with Green Business Bureau Certification for small business which takes from 2 to 4 hours, with add on services consulting and product sales. You act as the Outsourced Chief Sustainability Officer for small to mid sized businesses. Fees start at $450 for 2 hour service with 12 months of unlimited support provided by Green Irene HQ. We provide local Eco-Consultants with the training, the tools, the products, the brand name, the appointments, the leads and the materials to build a satisfying, profitable business with very low overhead. For more information about becoming a recognized "Green Expert" in your community, visit our web site at http://www.BeAGreenIrene.com