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New College of Business Executive Speaker Demystifies Franchising

(Houston, Texas, January 28, 2007)   Opening your own business is hard work and risky, which is why many entrepreneurs choose the option of opening a franchise.   But where do you start and how do you avoid the pitfalls of franchising?

The answers can be learned in the newest presentation of the College of Business Executive Speakers Series.   Kathy Hill, consultant with The Entrepreneur Authority (TEA) and a successful entrepreneur herself, will address the subject of franchising and offer helpful insight for those in the UH-Downtown community who are considering such an undertaking or who want to know more.  

Hill works for TEA, a franchise development and brokerage firm.   She offers dedicated coaching to clients from start to finish of the franchising process.   Her credentials and success stem from a long history of applicable experience which has received awards and national recognition.   Beginning with a B.S. degree, Hill later graduated from the Franchise Center of Excellence.   Not only has she worked in sales, marketing, management and training, but she has also developed and grown an independent sales venture into a multi-million dollar business.   She is presently a candidate for her Certified Franchise Executive designation.

Why might an entrepreneur want to work with Hill?   She is a senior executive belonging to the only full-service franchise broker network (TEA) recognized by the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, a non-profit trade association devoted to the encouragement and support of the highest standards in franchising practices for both franchisees and franchisors.   Hill is customer-driven, focused clearly on client success.   She sees herself as having a genuine enthusiasm for helping others attain their career passion.

If you have an interest in franchising or want to expand the boundaries of your business expertise, drop by to hear the wisdom of Kathy Hill on February 8, 2007 at 2:30 in the Wilhemina Culbertson Auditorium.

Watch for new speakers on the second Thursdays of each month.   This is one Speakers Series you won't want to miss.

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