- Corporate gift giving should make recipients feel good about their accomplishments. Give gifts that cost about same price across board.

- If your company uses corporate gift giving as a holiday gift, make sure to check recipient's religious or cultural background.

- If you prefer to give corporate gifts in person, you should always check recipients schedule to ensure that you are coming at a good time for them.

Gifts are available for all budget ranges from free coupons for an electronic download (like an ebook) to practically any dollar amount you want to budget. So when you are looking for ways to show your appreciation and support, reach out with a gift. A place to bookmark is Gift-Gallery at http://www.gift-gallery.org for no-cost registration to great gift ideas and more...

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By Diana Barnum, president of http://movingaheadcommunications.com and CEO of http://ohiohelp.net . For more help with marketing, public relations and writing, email mailto:diana@ohiohelp.net or call: (614) 529-9459

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Examples of franchises available.

V2K has a product that really sets itself apart from rest of competition. They specialise in creating window fashions, and their selling point is virtual shop window. They create a computerized graphic representation of window so that potential customers can see for themselves exactly what it would look like. Previously one of main reasons that potential customers wouldn’t become paying customers was because they couldn’t ‘visualize’ end result.

The V2K program means there is no need to purchase premises, and should you wish to do so, a simple storefront would do. No need to purchase any inventory thus saving you a little more money. No need to purchase a special company vehicle. Initial training is included in start up fee along with ongoing support. The average total investment for this franchise is approximately $50,000.

Looking on Internet for franchise opportunities you will see plenty of success stories pertaining to ‘The Little Gym’ franchise. As a stand-alone business, The Little Gym has been in operation since 1976 so you really are buying a proven business. The Little Gym helps children develop motor skills and builds confidence as well as burning energy and keeping fit and healthy.

The average outlay needed to own and run The Little Gym as a franchise is approximately $150,000 but you are not only buying into a proven name you are also helping make a difference to children in your area. A small price to pay.

The key to making a success in a franchised business is to choose a franchise that matches your interest. Is it food, automobiles, fitness perhaps? These days there’s a franchise for just about everything. Then, narrow down your options , taking into account capital you can invest, track record of brand and success stories of other franchisees. Due diligence is key – thorough research at this stage, is solid foundation for a successful business.

©2005 Nick Carter