"Green" building and remodeling
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The investment required to open a Live Green, Live Smart Builders Franchise is between $39,500 - $90,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $27,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Live Green, Live Smart Builders name.
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Training
Spend a week in our Minneapolis training facility learning the necessary systems, processes, green building techniques, technology, green products and partners, sales, marketing and management methods necessary to operate your franchise. This intense, all-inclusive program will give you the motivation, comfort level and confidence necessary to open your Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchise. After the business is operational, we will provide additional training and support based on your individual needs. * State of the Planet Address
* Business Planning and Goal Setting
* Technology Training
* Staff/Subcontractor Recruitment & Selection
* Advertising & Marketing
* Green Bidding
* Green Building Techniques
* Product Vendors and Partners
* Finance & Accounting Essentials
* Business Operations & Management
Support
From the very first contact you have with a Live Green, Live Smart Builders team member while researching the concept, you will have our support and guidance every step of the way. Ongoing advice, consultation, conventions and training programs are part of the culture at Live Green, Live Smart Builders. You will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
Marketing
As a Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchisee, you will benefit from the experience of our creative team, have complete access to our pre-designed materials available for your customization as well as all new materials that we create to support our brand while driving customers to you.
Some examples of marketing tools include:
* Magazine and Newspaper ads ready for publication.
* Public Relations support along with press releases to distribute to local media.
* Display booths and materials for building expos and community events.
* Presentation materials for green building & remodeling seminars.
* Personalized letterhead, envelopes and business cards with just a click of a button from our print center.
* Brochures, presentation materials and other collateral.
* Direct Mail program designed for ease of use and group discounts.
In addition to the right marketing pieces, our professional marketing team will help you complete the puzzle by building the appropriate plans, campaigns and tactics for your territory and goals.
How much money you could make as a Live Green, Live Smart Builders Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Live Green, Live Smart Builders Franchise owner may include rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Live Green, Live Smart Builders and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recomend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing an Live Green, Live Smart Builders franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.