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If you thought paying $1.00 - $2.00 a click in Google for Franchise industry keywords was expensive, have a look at some other keywords in Google and what they go for:

Top 100 Most Expensive Keywords (CPC)
Rank Term Max Price
1 conference calling companies $51.62
2 data recovery service los angeles $51.18
3 pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers $51.16
4 home owner secured loan $51.07
5 mesothelioma attorneys san diego $50.78
6 secured loans calculator $50.68
7 mesothelioma patient $50.23
8 austin texas dwi lawyer $50.03
9 phoenix dui lawyers $50.01
10 insurance auto $50.00

Hmmm, makes we want to start a blog about these topics and put adsense all over it:))

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With a line like “We’ll take the crap so you don’t have to” , what could be better than a WhollyCrap franchise.

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The Roni Deutch Tax Center Franchise has launched Watchmefranchise, their reason for launching is: ” We are excited about this new blog that follows a spotlight franchisee through the process of opening her own Roni Deutch Tax Center. Our goal is to provide useful information to any one considering opening a franchise so they can see what the step by step process is really like. ” Check out their video launch using YouTube:

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I asked my buddies over at Searchpath why should someone start an Executive search franchise. Here’s what they came back with:

➢ Increasing desire of professionals to own their own business coupled with Explosion of Talent Acquisition Industry makes franchising a ripe choice

CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2007 – As the war for talent escalates, the need for high-performing search consultants to help companies manage their talent acquisition needs is growing exponentially. Those fortunate enough to have an established search firm are experiencing one of the best markets in recent history. If considering opening a firm, the timing could not be better. It is a great time to be a search consultant.

There are three traditional avenues available to those in the industry or considering entering search. The first is to work for an established firm. Due the high demand for services, most organizations within the staffing and recruiting industry are aggressively hiring talent. This option is how most people begin their careers in Talent Acquisition.

The next option is to simply start a search firm as an independent. This can be a bit risky, but there is a wealth of resources that make this a very real option for the true entrepreneur.

The final option is to join an established franchise organization. Some of the largest and most successful search organizations are built on this type of platform. There are more than 1,500 search firms throughout the world that are affiliated with a franchise and they cover searches ranging from entry level sales and management professionals to CEOs.

The increasing desire of people in all walks of life to own their own businesses has led to an explosion in the franchise industry. In the past, most franchise organizations were in the fast food and hospitality industries, but this has dramatically changed. The options are endless and cover almost every conceivable type of business. The major reasons to join a franchise organization are income control, lifestyle flexibility, and a desire to build something for themselves and their families. But the greatest advantage to being a part of a franchise organization rather than starting a business from scratch is that owning a franchise allows you to be in business for yourself without actually doing it all alone.

Joining the rapidly evolving and growing talent acquisition industry has many appeals. High income potential, the freedom to work just about anywhere in the world and the ability to build on industry knowledge and established networks to impact both companies and candidates in a very positive way are just a few of the considerations. Finally, the flexibility of the business model and the extremely low start-up cost allows for many options ranging from a home office to a large, multiple-location business.

Whether you are an owner of an executive search firm, an experienced recruiter thinking of opening your own firm or a seasoned executive considering entering the industry, joining a franchise organization is worth consideration.

The following outlines some of the differences between the three business platforms:

1. Working for an established search firm:

Benefits:
• Security of a base salary or a draw, plus commissions, and usually some level of benefits.
• Daily interaction for training, support and motivation.
• Existing brand and an established reputation build credibility with clients and candidates.
• An office, a computer and a database are usually provided.

Considerations:
• Total payout is significantly lower than the other two options - usually almost 50% less.
• As an employee, lifestyle flexibility is greatly limited.
• Some companies require new employees to sign restrictive agreements that limit options if ownership is an eventual goal.

2. Opening an office as an independent:
Benefits:
• 100% retention of all revenue.
• Ability to be completely free of any operational or procedural control.
• It is a true entrepreneur adventure and you will be able to build your office your way.

Considerations:
• The challenge of building the systems and support from scratch.
• Start-up costs, though minimal, are 100% your responsibility.
• The lack of support could lengthen ramp-up time.

3. Joining a franchise organization:
Benefits:
• An established operational support system that has already developed training programs and systems reducing the learning curve and ramp-up time.
• Leveraged purchasing power for products and services.
• Ability to focus on revenue generation while letting the system handle non-revenue activities.
• Ability to be completely free of any operational or procedural control.
• Being in business for yourself and not by yourself.

Considerations:
• Upfront investment and ongoing royalty payments.
• Most organizations require a minimum time commitment and some have very limiting post-termination restrictions.
• Ongoing operational considerations and growth opportunities may be limited.

In summary, if the decision is made to enter the world of executive search then take the time to determine the best route for you. Identify your ultimate destination and find the best path to get there in a comfortable time frame. Joining a franchise organization is a big commitment and can be a very positive relationship, but it is not for everyone.

The following are some of the leading franchises available for the executive search industry.

Boyden
50 Broadway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 747-0093

MRI (Management Recruiters International)
200 Public Square, 30th floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 416-8493

Global Recruiters Network (GRN)
2001 Butterfield Road, Suite 202
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(866) 476-8200

Sanford Rose Associates (SRA)
3737 Embassy Parkway
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 670-9797

SearchPath International (SPI)
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 912.1500

Tom Johnston
tjohnston@searchpath.com

Tom Johnston, President and Founder of SearchPath International, has been heavily involved in the Search and Recruitment industry since 1988, as an individual contributor, manager and owner. He is a nationally recognized search consultant, specializing in the staffing, employer services and healthcare industries.

Tom has successfully completed many senior level searches including CEOs, CFOs, senior vice presidents and directors. In addition, his team has successfully completed large, multiple opening projects that required recruitment of up to 300 people in just eight months.

Tom has leveraged his in-depth study, knowledge, expertise and contacts to attract top talent for his clients in these increasingly competitive industries. His office has averaged more than $1 million a year since inception, and his personal production has exceeded $5 million. This accomplishment ranks both him and his office as one of top search firms in the country.

Prior to entering the executive search profession, Tom was the director of interim executive staffing for Management Recruiters International, the world’s largest search and recruitment organization. He introduced interim staffing to MRI, which generated $40 million in revenue in less than three years. Tom was a member of the management team that transitioned MRI into a full-service human resource solutions organization. He was also responsible for creating and launching Worldbridge Partners, a unique partnership within the MRI network.

Tom was a senior executive with both United Parcel Service and Roadway Services. As a senior management consultant with the Reliance Consulting Group, he worked as a consultant in the staffing industry helping firms expand their client service offerings.
Tom earned his BA in management science at St. Bonaventure University. Tom was the chairman of the Strategic Committee of MRI’s National Project Next Step Council and has served on the National Steering Committee of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers

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