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How to start your business in Pest Control

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

The market in the past has always been flooded with either do-it-yourself products, such as insecticide sprays, or the unorganised local players. With only two national players, Pest Control India and Hicare in the market, two multinationals Rentokil and SIS-Terminix are also present. Since the industry is at a nascent stage, there remain a few ...

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How to shine in the furnishing industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With fast changing trends across industries, challenges are also increasing for the retailers. Same is the case in the furniture, furnishing and décor industry. Many factors remain a brainteaser for the players. Let’s know how the key players are combating the challenges in the industry.The furniture and home décor industry is around Rs 40-60,000 crore ...

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How to assess a franchise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

An entrepreneur seeking a franchise should look into the licensing and human resource aspect of the business that they decide to invest in. Each franchise system is different. Thus it is vital to carefully assess a franchise while understanding his/her own needs and conducting an in depth examination of the available options before making the ...

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Hourly business, heavy returns

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Be it food, education, gifting or any other field, there are numerous opportunities in the part-time franchise business for all, including housewives, students, professionals and retired personnel. Several companies are offering their business partnerships focusing on those wanting to run a part-time franchise business.Firstly, taking a franchise of a brand helps in holding reins of ...

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How to gain in weight loss business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

The weight loss market is segregated into three main segments covering diets (foods, beverages and supplements) services, fitness and surgical equipments. Looking at the shifting market trends and transforming consumers’ consciousness towards having a fit body and mind has massively augmented the rise of weight loss and diet clinics in all over India. Other major ...

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How to find top five cities for doing business in 2015

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With approximately 3750 franchise brands in India and nearly 1000 new franchise brands adopting franchising every year, the world of franchising will definitely offer more and better prospects to numerous brands in 2015. But which cities these brands mark as their favourite destination to invest in? Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru tops the list. As far as ...

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Chennai: hotspot for entrepreneurs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Chennai today accounts for a larger pie of country's capital transactions and some of the leading brands and companies of the world have also made the city their headquarters. Chennai has also emerged as one of the top choices among entrepreneurs to start a franchise-related venture.Lamp lighting ceremonyEnriching Entrepreneurial ...

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Franchise trends that entrepreneurs can't miss in 2015

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 9 min read

With approximately 3,750 franchise brands in India and roughly 1000 franchise brands making foray into franchising every year, the world of franchising will definitely offer more and better prospects to numerous brands in 2015. Almost 90 per cent of the franchise business is setup over single unit.“It is no secret that Indians love fast food. ...

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Franchisee training, a click away

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With a large number of franchisees spread across the length and breadth of the country, need of the hour of continuous training and keeping them updated about products/services have driven franchisors to the online training for their partners. We login to find out what all franchisors are upto to train the franchisees online.Most of the ...

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How significant are franchise brands for malls?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Why there is a rat race for among franchise brands to have their presence at the leading malls across the nation? In the last decade, the demand for malls and the one-stop- shopping experience has gripped in metros, tier I, II and III cities. Not only, customers are attracted to mall culture but the prominently apparel, footwear ...

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