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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DEI Sales Training Systems 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 | $80,000 - $100,000 | $150 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $150 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 0 |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 1979 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | Perpetual with payment of annual membership fee |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 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 | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
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, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | 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 | Ad slicks, National media | - |
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 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Founded by international sales consultant Stephan Schiffman, D.E.I. Franchise Systems has emerged as America's fastest-growing sales training franchise opportunity for three reasons: - A powerful, globally recognized brand - A proven sales improvement system that's delivered results to over 500,000 salespeople at 9,000 companies - A "get-you-up-and-running-quick" management philosophy D.E.I. franchisees receive world class training, one-on-one territory matching, and ongoing support. Our package includes: - 1000 leads upon signing - Exclusive territories - A tested, replicated business model that allows you to be in business in 4 weeks. Our philosophy is simple: The sooner you're up and running, the sooner you can see a return on your investment.
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