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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Schooley Mitchell 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 | $66,500 - And Up | $150 |
Franchise Fee | $68,000 | $150 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 0 |
Advertising Fee | 2% | 0 |
Year Founded | 2004 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | The training provided comes in various formats. First of all, there is a 5-day initial training course held at Schooley Mitchell Corporate Office - this training can also be done remotely as well. All new Franchisees are required to take the initial training course before they begin work in a Schooley Mitchell Franchise.This training covers the operations, marketing, sales, business building and relationship building processes that are effective for Schooley Mitchell Franchisees. The course includes basic technical training and more importantly, instruction on the use of our reference manuals. It includes instruction on how to use the continuous training facilities through The Warehouse, our Intranet environment as well as two days of training using the actual software tools including live client cases. Each new Franchisee also receives an intensive first year of Business Development Mentoring and Coaching Program. This one-on-one training is comprised of tips, tools and information about Sales, Marketing, Cost Savings Analysis, Operations and The Warehouse. | 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 | - | 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 | Average number of employees: Flexible, mainly owner-operator. Franchisee may maintain a sole practitioner status or build as large as desired. Full-time opportunity. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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