Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Networking Today | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Investment | 12500 - 30000 | 156250 - 377725 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 0 | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Networking Today | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Experience | If you're self-motivated, outgoing, and love to network this could be the perfect fit to fulfill your dreams. We're looking for individuals with good communication skills, sales experience, and at least $25,000 of liquid capital to invest in their future. | - Strong entrepreneurial spirit - Share our vision of nationwide brand dominance - Previous medical industry experience is not required The financial qualifications to purchase a franchise can vary based on the area where you want to operate. First and foremost, you must have good credit and borrowing capacity. At a minimum, you should have a net worth of $350,000, liquid assets of no less than $50,000, and a credit score above 700. ARCpoint Franchise Group makes available a list of third party resources to assist with financing if needed. |
Financing Options |
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| Networking Today | ARCpoint Labs | |
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| Receivables | ||
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Training & Support |
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| Networking Today | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Training | Networking Today Franchise Inc. provides all the support and training you need to get started and to grow. No special accreditation required. We provide one-on-one training and mentoring as well as teleseminars, webinars, and annual conferences. | Classroom Training ARCpoint Labs University classroom training takes place over a period of 5 days, Monday through Friday, at corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. Prior to attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will receive the ARCpoint Labs video training series containing approximately 18 hours of instruction on various drug testing and DNA methodologies. After completing the video training, you will take an online exam and be ready to delve more deeply into industry requirements and regulations once you arrive in Greenville. Training consists of: • Reviewing drugs of abuse and testing methodologies • Identification of target markets, sales techniques and marketing strategies • Completion of DOT compliant training • Introduction to drug testing software • Administration and office procedures • Clinical testing and worksite (corporate) wellness On-Site Lab Training While at corporate headquarters attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will have the opportunity to put your training into action. You will spend time at our affiliate lab (in Greenville, SC) shadowing, performing drug tests and learning proper lab procedures and protocols. ARCpoint Labs Training At Your Location When you re ready to open your business, an ARCpoint Labs operational team member will visit your lab location for comprehensive operations training to include: • Office configuration and work flow • Document management • Regulatory compliance • ARCpoint Labs established protocols • Best practices On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 78 hours Additional Training: Online training |
| Support | Access to a wide range of branded marketing material, media releases, and promotional products. Our comprehensive Operations Manual explains everything you need to know to set up your business and effectively operate your Networking Today franchise. | As an ARCpoint franchisee, you will have the support of a management team with 20 years of experience and expertise in this niche industry. We will support you in territory mapping analysis and site selection, third party financing, lease review, and office design and set up as well as: Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | |
| Operations | Advertisers look to Networking Today for their proven method of online exposure and enhanced Search Engine rankings. The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada shows a 25% increase for 2008 online advertising revenue in Canada over 2007...and there is increasing evidence that online advertising will continue to grow at a double-digit pace. By selling as few as five advertisements per month, you'll be on your way to realizing your dreams. Networking Today offers affordable advertising packages that combine full page Search Engine-friendly advertisements, banner ads, and eblasts, a unique blend that gets results. And our automated sales system allows for easy ad development. | Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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| Networking Today | ARCpoint Labs | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Networking Today | 0 |
| ARCpoint Labs | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2% |
| Year Founded | |
| Networking Today | 1999 |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Networking Today | 2008 |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Networking Today | If you're self-motivated, outgoing, and love to network this could be the perfect fit to fulfill your dreams. We're looking for individuals with good communication skills, sales experience, and at least $25,000 of liquid capital to invest in their future. |
| ARCpoint Labs | - Strong entrepreneurial spirit - Share our vision of nationwide brand dominance - Previous medical industry experience is not required The financial qualifications to purchase a franchise can vary based on the area where you want to operate. First and foremost, you must have good credit and borrowing capacity. At a minimum, you should have a net worth of $350,000, liquid assets of no less than $50,000, and a credit score above 700. ARCpoint Franchise Group makes available a list of third party resources to assist with financing if needed. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Start-up Costs | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Inventory | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Receivables | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Payroll | |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Networking Today | Networking Today Franchise Inc. provides all the support and training you need to get started and to grow. No special accreditation required. We provide one-on-one training and mentoring as well as teleseminars, webinars, and annual conferences. |
| ARCpoint Labs | Classroom Training ARCpoint Labs University classroom training takes place over a period of 5 days, Monday through Friday, at corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. Prior to attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will receive the ARCpoint Labs video training series containing approximately 18 hours of instruction on various drug testing and DNA methodologies. After completing the video training, you will take an online exam and be ready to delve more deeply into industry requirements and regulations once you arrive in Greenville. Training consists of: • Reviewing drugs of abuse and testing methodologies • Identification of target markets, sales techniques and marketing strategies • Completion of DOT compliant training • Introduction to drug testing software • Administration and office procedures • Clinical testing and worksite (corporate) wellness On-Site Lab Training While at corporate headquarters attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will have the opportunity to put your training into action. You will spend time at our affiliate lab (in Greenville, SC) shadowing, performing drug tests and learning proper lab procedures and protocols. ARCpoint Labs Training At Your Location When you re ready to open your business, an ARCpoint Labs operational team member will visit your lab location for comprehensive operations training to include: • Office configuration and work flow • Document management • Regulatory compliance • ARCpoint Labs established protocols • Best practices On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 78 hours Additional Training: Online training |
| Support | |
| Networking Today | Access to a wide range of branded marketing material, media releases, and promotional products. Our comprehensive Operations Manual explains everything you need to know to set up your business and effectively operate your Networking Today franchise. |
| ARCpoint Labs | As an ARCpoint franchisee, you will have the support of a management team with 20 years of experience and expertise in this niche industry. We will support you in territory mapping analysis and site selection, third party financing, lease review, and office design and set up as well as: Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
| Operations | |
| Networking Today | Advertisers look to Networking Today for their proven method of online exposure and enhanced Search Engine rankings. The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada shows a 25% increase for 2008 online advertising revenue in Canada over 2007...and there is increasing evidence that online advertising will continue to grow at a double-digit pace. By selling as few as five advertisements per month, you'll be on your way to realizing your dreams. Networking Today offers affordable advertising packages that combine full page Search Engine-friendly advertisements, banner ads, and eblasts, a unique blend that gets results. And our automated sales system allows for easy ad development. |
| ARCpoint Labs | Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Networking Today | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| International Expansion | |
| Networking Today | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |