Finding Franchise Success in the Next Recession

Written by Jim Otto

I recently attended a webinar with one of the largest franchising financing lenders in the United States. I would like to explain all the graphs that they showed us but the bottom line was this: all the signs point to the next recession hitting sometime in the next 24 months. 
  • Credit Card debt and margin buying of stocks are back to record levels.
  • The small business optimism indicator  is at record levels (this is a contrarian indicator). 
  • Retail rents are at extreme levels causing over building, even though demand is decreasing  for retail space! 
 
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May 2018 Newsletter: A Madtastic May!!!

Written by Jim Otto

A Flower for Mom! Remember to surprise mom with a flower for her on Saturday, May 12th at Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids! Also don't forget that our store will be closed on Mother's Day to honor our hair stylists (most of them are awesome Moms too)! Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids appreciates all our AMAZING Mothers out there! You all are great!

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April 2018 Newsletter: Help Make a Positive Difference!

Written by Jim Otto

Donations for our local Autism Society! Wow! Did you know that if you make an appointment between noon and 3pm during the month of April, Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids will donate $1 to our local Autism Society? Check out the special coupon over on our coupon page, or in the Coupon section below. PLUS, be sure to contact us to make an appointment and help raise awareness of this important cause!

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March 2018 News: "Spring" into Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids!

Written by Jim Otto

Are you ready for the Easter Bunny? Easter is coming April 1 this year, so "hop" into Shear Madness and celebrate this great holiday with Madtastic Easter Eggs containing special coupons, candy and a whole lot of fun! Be sure to contact your Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids here to see when they'll have these cool eggs available! Coupons might include free haircuts or a percentage off retail or service purchases - so after you get your haircut, pick an egg out at our front desk and see what you get! (at participating locations - one per person with paid haircut please).

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Valentine's Fun at Shear Madness!

Written by Jim Otto

A Really Great Valentine's Gift! Our famous Daddy Daughter Valentine's Makeover Packages include a Diva Day, a super stylin' Dad's haircut AND a 4X6 keepsake! Meanwhile, our Mother Son Fun Valentine's Makeover Packages includes a boy's haircut with both mom and son getting some fun matching color in their hair AND a 4X6 keepsake photo as well! Also with both specials, Dad's are of course welcome to come in with their sons, or Mom's with their daughters! Lastly, be sure to call to schedule your appointment now (at participating locations) so you don't miss outHurry, spots are filling up fast - especially since this amazing experience ends February 28th (at participating locations)!

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