My Creative Tutors' tutor is the best-above the rest. Here are some reasons why. The math, we do together is more fun than a bath. When we do history, it is such a fun mystery. The reading is more fun than eating. The spelling is like being nice and helping. When we do stuff that's middle school and high school, it's really cool. Before I rest she helps me study for a test. When it's time for her to leave, I look kind of glum. Then she gives me free gum. While you just walk and talk, my tutor Rocks!!!

Published Online: October 1, 2010 | Published in Print: October 12, 2010, as 'Anyone?... Anyone?' | Vol. 04, Issue 01, Page 7

A recently released annual survey on student engagement has found that, in the grand American tradition, high school students continue to be bored.

The “2009 High School Survey of Student Engagement,” conducted by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University, reveals that 66 percent of the students surveyed said they are bored at least on a daily basis in school, with 17 percent reporting that they are bored in every class. Two percent of the students said they are never bored in school, raising suspicions that they could be Russian spies. (Kidding about that last part.)

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Creative Tutors is a member of the International Franchsie Association and particpates in the Franchise Congress.

IFA Expresses Franchising's Concerns with Implementation of Health Care Reform Law at White House Meeting (reprinted from IFA website)

Steve Caldeira and Jason Straczewski met with Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director, White House Office of Health Reform and Yvette Fontenot with the White House Office of Health Reform, to outline the IFA members’ concerns with implementing the new health care law and its potential impact on their bottom lines. Caldeira reminded the White House of franchising’s profound economic impact and the tremendous opportunity we have to create jobs and significantly contribute to the nation’s economic recovery.  Caldeira also urged the Administration to keep in mind the unique challenges the franchise business community confronts as new federal regulations are developed, and stressed the need for flexibility as the new health care reform law’s rule making process continues to unfold.

Reprint:  Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine | October, 2010 issue IV:  By Lisa Wehr

Just the facts, ma'am--and how to use them

There are tweets and pokes, posts and check-ins, mayors, fans, friends, and likes. It seems as though every social media network has its own language and users--yet all of them are grouped together as the "shining light" of marketing for the year to come. Well, here's the truth. While social media is now a cornerstone for branding, sales growth, and PR, for multi-unit franchisees to successfully use social media to drive business into stores, you need to get the facts.
Facebook

The Facts:
Facebook has more than 400 million active users, 50 percent of whom log in to their account on any given day. More than 45 percent of Facebook's audience is over the age of 26. According to Quantcast analytics, 30 percent of the Facebook audience earns between $60,000 and $100,000, and nearly a third earn more than $100,000. And most important, a 2010 survey by Morpace found that 41 percent of Facebook users join fan pages to let their network know what products they support.

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If you're thinking about buying a Creative Tutors 4 Kids International franchise, there are many things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Becoming a Creative Tutors 4 Kids International franchisee is not a guarantee of success, but rather a blueprint that can assist you in achieving success. Given the correct market conditions, skills and dedication, being a Creative Tutors 4 Kids International franchisee might be financially rewarding.

Jan Van Blarcum, is the founder of Creative Tutors and a child of an Army Veteran.  Jan’s husband Bill is also a part of the armed forces and is a Reservist Navy Captain in the JAG Core.

We are proud to announce that Creative Tutors has been accepted into the G I Jobs Military Franchise Program.  Only 10% of the franchise industry has been asked to participate.  Military Veterans are twice as likely to operate their own business as non veterans are, according to census data.  In fact, one in seven businesses is owned by a  military veteran.

Creative Tutors is proud to support our armed forces and participate in assisting Veterans in their desire to become small business owners.

The complete list of approved military franchises can be found here!

Timmy’s Tutor will be releasing a series of cartoons this summer focused on the family vacation. As families plan their summers and venture on vacations a much needed time away from school and the daily grind spurs a sense of excitement and adventure. Staying connected to your children during their time off from school is a ritual that helps families to stay connected and engaged. Use your family time off to reconnect with your kids and listen to their dreams, concerns, troubles and fears and be a sounding board for them.  Building a strong family foundation will be rewarding for you and a cornerstone for their future!

We are pleased to announce that the Creative Tutors franchise opportunity is now listed at Entrepreneur.com!