One of the factors that makes a PostalAnnex+ different from other opportunities is the flexibility of product offerings. When you buy a franchise from PostalAnnex+, you get to tailor some part of the business model to fit your community's needs.
Services such as wide format printing, high-speed scanning, shredding, disc duplication, slide conversion, selling packaging supplies online and more are all examples of services some, but not all, of our franchisees offer to their neighborhood.
Like a menu we've prepared in a fine restaurant, you can select those products and services you think will meet the needs of those in your community.
When you buy a franchise from us, you aren't treated like a location number, but an entrepreneur looking for the best fit of individual skills and desires for their own business.
Contact our Franchising Department today and ask for more information to help you decide if a PostalAnnex+ is a good fit for your goals and aspirations.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Take Charge in 2010 - Buy A Shipping Franchise
Many pundits are saying we've hit bottom in the national economic challenges, but the road to recovery may take longer than originally forecasted.
As a result, many people are looking to secure their future by taking more control over their destiny. And starting their own business is one way of taking control.
One option is to buy a shipping franchise from PostalAnnex+. Here are some benefits a PostalAnnex+ offers prospects:
As a result, many people are looking to secure their future by taking more control over their destiny. And starting their own business is one way of taking control.
One option is to buy a shipping franchise from PostalAnnex+. Here are some benefits a PostalAnnex+ offers prospects:
- Low labor requirements--you need less than six employees to run a PostalAnnex+ shipping franchise.
- Work Environment--no going home smelling like grease or food.
- Normal Business Hours--traditional retail hours, not late nights.
- Flexibility--you can tailor some product and service offerings to meet your community's needs.
When you buy a shipping franchise from PostalAnnex+, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
Before you open, you'll get comprehensive training to give you the skills you need on day one. And you'll have the support you wouldn't get if you were opening up an indendepent business. Like many things in life, you get what you pay for, and while a franchise has royalties and marketing fees, you get invaluable support in:
- National Contract Pricing--with vendors on terms leveraging your group buying power that you might not get on your own.
- Technical Support--on computers and equipment, potentially saving you time and money
- Skills Training--for you and your employees, keeping up to date with the latest practices and requirements in the industry.
- Marketing Support--customized artwork, experience in various media to guide you in your marketing decision-making.
Maybe 2010 is the year for you to take more control over your future. We'd like to at least send you more information to help arm you with the information on whatever path you decide to take. If it's to buy a shipping franchise, we hope you'll consider PostalAnnex+.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
PostalAnnex+ Shipping Franchisee Thanks VetFran for Assistance with Civilian Life Transition
San Diego, CA (November 2, 2009)--"Everything you are taught in the military is very valuable to being a business owner," says Mike Turner, an Army veteran and current PostalAnnex+ pack and ship franchisee in Monument, Colorado.
Turner and many other military veterans are finding opportunities in starting and running their own business through a program called VetFran. Started by Don Dwyer, founder of the Dwyer Group of franchise companies, VetFran offers veterans substantial discounts from franchisors on initial fees. Turner received nearly $6,000.
"Getting a discount on the startup fee was sure helpful," said Turner. "But what really made an impact on me was the acknowledgment for all our servicemen and women. What a generous 'thank-you' gift."
VetFran is a voluntary program of member companies of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the nation's largest trade group for franchising. With nearly 400 franchisors offering discounts to military veterans, the VetFran program won the 2008 Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives. To date, more than 1,400 military veterans have transitioned to civilian life in business for themselves using the program.
Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson said, "Two hundred thousand servicemen and women separate from military service annually, and it's up to all of us…whether in the public or private sector…to help them start…or re-start…their civilian careers."
In addition to the VetFran program, the IFA also has a Veterans Scholarship Fund which awards $2,500 annual scholarships to a qualified veteran of the U.S. military, to continue his or her study of entrepreneurship.
PostalAnnex+ has been a member of VetFran since 2004. According to Steve Goble, vice president of marketing communications for Annex Brands, franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Handle With Care-Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship brands, the company chose to partner with VetFran because it helps those who have served in our country get back on track when they are looking for a successful career.
"We have many people who have gone through the VetFran program and have found our business formula to be a great match. From our tested methods of site selection to ongoing advertising and support, our veteran franchisees like Mike have found the experience to be very rewarding," Goble said. "With Veterans Day on November 11th, we offer our veterans not just the thanks of a nation, but also the resources to transition back to, and continue in, civilian life."
Turner spent 25 years in the Army before choosing PostalAnnex+. He said he chose the shipping franchise because of its simplicity. "From managing time and personnel to waking up and getting to work on time, having experience in the military has really benefited me in this business," said Turner.
For more information about Annex Brands, please visit www.AnnexBrands.com. For information on franchising, visit PostalAnnexFranchise.com.
About Annex Brands
Annex Brands, Inc. is a franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship brands. Formerly known as Postal Annex+, Inc, Annex Brands is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its brands offer shipping through UPS, FedEx and the USPS, custom boxing, crating and shipping of extremely fragile, large, awkward and valuable items, business services such as private mailbox rental, notary public service, document services such as high-speed copying, scanning, shredding, binding and laminating, 4-color digital printing, office supplies, faxing service, key duplication, greeting cards, gifts are more, all in a convenient, service-oriented environment. To find out more about the company, visit www.AnnexBrands.com.
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Turner and many other military veterans are finding opportunities in starting and running their own business through a program called VetFran. Started by Don Dwyer, founder of the Dwyer Group of franchise companies, VetFran offers veterans substantial discounts from franchisors on initial fees. Turner received nearly $6,000.
"Getting a discount on the startup fee was sure helpful," said Turner. "But what really made an impact on me was the acknowledgment for all our servicemen and women. What a generous 'thank-you' gift."
VetFran is a voluntary program of member companies of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the nation's largest trade group for franchising. With nearly 400 franchisors offering discounts to military veterans, the VetFran program won the 2008 Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives. To date, more than 1,400 military veterans have transitioned to civilian life in business for themselves using the program.
Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson said, "Two hundred thousand servicemen and women separate from military service annually, and it's up to all of us…whether in the public or private sector…to help them start…or re-start…their civilian careers."
In addition to the VetFran program, the IFA also has a Veterans Scholarship Fund which awards $2,500 annual scholarships to a qualified veteran of the U.S. military, to continue his or her study of entrepreneurship.
PostalAnnex+ has been a member of VetFran since 2004. According to Steve Goble, vice president of marketing communications for Annex Brands, franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Handle With Care-Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship brands, the company chose to partner with VetFran because it helps those who have served in our country get back on track when they are looking for a successful career.
"We have many people who have gone through the VetFran program and have found our business formula to be a great match. From our tested methods of site selection to ongoing advertising and support, our veteran franchisees like Mike have found the experience to be very rewarding," Goble said. "With Veterans Day on November 11th, we offer our veterans not just the thanks of a nation, but also the resources to transition back to, and continue in, civilian life."
Turner spent 25 years in the Army before choosing PostalAnnex+. He said he chose the shipping franchise because of its simplicity. "From managing time and personnel to waking up and getting to work on time, having experience in the military has really benefited me in this business," said Turner.
For more information about Annex Brands, please visit www.AnnexBrands.com. For information on franchising, visit PostalAnnexFranchise.com.
About Annex Brands
Annex Brands, Inc. is a franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship brands. Formerly known as Postal Annex+, Inc, Annex Brands is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its brands offer shipping through UPS, FedEx and the USPS, custom boxing, crating and shipping of extremely fragile, large, awkward and valuable items, business services such as private mailbox rental, notary public service, document services such as high-speed copying, scanning, shredding, binding and laminating, 4-color digital printing, office supplies, faxing service, key duplication, greeting cards, gifts are more, all in a convenient, service-oriented environment. To find out more about the company, visit www.AnnexBrands.com.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Financing For Shipping Franchises
With the economy showing early signs of recovery, now is a good time to consider small business ownership, including shipping franchises. But getting financing requires a little more legwork and information than it used to.
SBA-guaranteed loans are a common form of financing in shipping franchises, available from many banks, including your local, community bank.
Our shipping franchises meet the basic requirements of SBA-backed loans:
o Must be operated as a for-profit entity.
o Must be organized as a sole proprietorship, corporation or
partnership (including LLP's and LLC's).
o Does business within the U.S. or its possessions
o For retail businesses up to $21.5 million in annual sales
The loan terms are defined by the use of funds:
o Building Improvments = 25 years
o Leasehold Improvements = 10 years
o Machinery & Equipment = 10-20 years
o Inventory = 7 years
o Working Capital = 7 years
Many SBA loans use the assets purchased with the proceeds of the loan as collateral for the loans.
However, SBA requirements can also include the owner to:
o have at least 20% equity in the business from personal savings,
family loans and other non-bank sources;
o possess an accetable, good personal credit history;
o pledge personal assets as collateral for the loan.
Terms vary by lender and by loan, so borrowers should consult their local bank for more details.
Just last week, President Obama asked Congress to send him legislation that would lower the cost of funds to banks from 5% to 3% for those that submit a small business lending plan. In harder-hit communities experiencing higher job-loss or underserved rural and urban areas, Obama is asking for an ever lower 2% cost-of-funds rate.
These moves are intended to loosen the capital markets and encourage lending for small business creation.
So whether you're evaluating shipping franchises or another business concept, it appears the growth of small business is now on the radar of the Obama Administration.
(Note: credit for some material in this post to California Bank & Trust in San Diego, CA)
SBA-guaranteed loans are a common form of financing in shipping franchises, available from many banks, including your local, community bank.
Our shipping franchises meet the basic requirements of SBA-backed loans:
o Must be operated as a for-profit entity.
o Must be organized as a sole proprietorship, corporation or
partnership (including LLP's and LLC's).
o Does business within the U.S. or its possessions
o For retail businesses up to $21.5 million in annual sales
The loan terms are defined by the use of funds:
o Building Improvments = 25 years
o Leasehold Improvements = 10 years
o Machinery & Equipment = 10-20 years
o Inventory = 7 years
o Working Capital = 7 years
Many SBA loans use the assets purchased with the proceeds of the loan as collateral for the loans.
However, SBA requirements can also include the owner to:
o have at least 20% equity in the business from personal savings,
family loans and other non-bank sources;
o possess an accetable, good personal credit history;
o pledge personal assets as collateral for the loan.
Terms vary by lender and by loan, so borrowers should consult their local bank for more details.
Just last week, President Obama asked Congress to send him legislation that would lower the cost of funds to banks from 5% to 3% for those that submit a small business lending plan. In harder-hit communities experiencing higher job-loss or underserved rural and urban areas, Obama is asking for an ever lower 2% cost-of-funds rate.
These moves are intended to loosen the capital markets and encourage lending for small business creation.
So whether you're evaluating shipping franchises or another business concept, it appears the growth of small business is now on the radar of the Obama Administration.
(Note: credit for some material in this post to California Bank & Trust in San Diego, CA)
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