Permalink
Cannot retrieve contributors at this time
This commit does not belong to any branch on this repository, and may belong to a fork outside of the repository.
277 lines (244 sloc)
11.7 KB
This file contains bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
| <!-- Created by Troy Wolf | http://www.troywolf.com --> | |
| <html> | |
| <head> | |
| <title>Outdoor Connection Hunting & Fishing Trips</title> | |
| </head> | |
| <body bgcolor="#fdfdf5" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" leftMargin="5" topMargin="0" rightMargin="0"> | |
| <a name="top"></a> | |
| <table width="600" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td width="130" align="center" valign="top"> | |
| <img src="images/1pixel.gif" width=1 height=5 border=0 alt=""><br> | |
| <a href="index.html"><img src="images/logo_small.gif" width=105 height=103 border=0 alt="Outdoor Connection"></a><br> | |
| <img src="images/1pixel.gif" width=1 height=5 border=0 alt=""><br> | |
| <a href="oc_welcome.html"><img src="images/home02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="return to Outdoor Connection home"></a><br> | |
| <a href="oc_hunting.html"><img src="images/hunting02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="hunting trips"></a><br> | |
| <a href="oc_fishing.html"><img src="images/fishing02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="fishing trips"></a><br> | |
| <a href="oc_articles.html"><img src="images/articles02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="first hand reports about our destinations"></a><br> | |
| <a href="agents.html"><img src="images/directory02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="find an Outdoor Connection agent near you"></a><br> | |
| <a href="oc_regs.html"><img src="images/regulations02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="government hunting & fishing regulations"></a><br> | |
| <a href="oc_contact.html"><img src="images/contact02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="contact us"></a><br> | |
| <a href="franchise/index.html"><img src="images/franchise02.gif" width=123 height=42 border=0 alt="you can own an Outdoor Connection franchise"></a></td> | |
| <td valign="top" align="center"> | |
| <table width="100%" align="center" border=0 cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td colspan="2" height="75" align="center"><img src="images/oc_title.gif" width=460 height=54 border=0 alt=""></td></tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td width="10" bgcolor="#f5c690"> </td> | |
| <td width="455" bgcolor="#f5c690" valign="top"> | |
| <font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=1><b> | |
| <li><a href="oc_franchise.html#why">Why Franchise with Outdoor Connection?</a><br> | |
| <li><a href="oc_franchise.html#entr_mag">Outdoor Connection is rated in the top 20 Low-Investment Franchises!</a><br> | |
| <li><a href="oc_franchise.html#faq">Frequently Asked Questions and Answers</a><br> | |
| <li><a href="oc_franchise.html#training">Services Offered by Outdoor Connection</a><p> | |
| </b></font></td></tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td> </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Own your own company! Represent lodges and outfitters throughout | |
| North America. Variety of locations available. Sales background helpful.<p> | |
| <b>Outdoor Connection</b> is building a nationwide network of independently owned offices who are well trained and specialize in fishing and hunting adventures. Combining this network of offices with advertising, innovative marketing methods and volume buying power, are a few of the items that make Outdoor Connection a very successful company.<p> | |
| <b>Outdoor Connection</b> provides a complete program of continuing education. A training program is specifically designed for our products. The courses are upgraded regularly to incorporate new products.<p> | |
| <table bgcolor="#f5c690" "width="100%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5 border=3> | |
| <tr><td colspan=2 bgcolor="black"><font face="verdana,arial" color="white" size=3> | |
| Outdoor Connection franchise fee: $5,800 | |
| </font></td></tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td width="250"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| <i>East Coast Director of Operations</i><br> | |
| Scott Hoover<br> | |
| <a href="mailto:eastcoast@outdoor-connection.com">eastcoast@outdoor-connection.com</a> | |
| </font></td> | |
| <td valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Contact Scott for east coast states.<br> | |
| ME,NH,VT,RI | |
| </font></td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Bob Moseman<br> | |
| <a href="bob@outdoor-connection.com">bob@outdoor-connection.com</a> | |
| </font></td> | |
| <td valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Contact Bob for NC,SC,GA,AL,FL,MS,TN | |
| </font></td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Ike Cummings<br> | |
| <a href="mailto:ike@televar.com">ike@televar.com</a> | |
| </font></td> | |
| <td valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Contact Ike for WA,OR,ID,MT | |
| </font></td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Tom Phelps<br> | |
| <a href="mailto:outdoor@snet.net">outdoor@snet.net</a> | |
| </font></td> | |
| <td valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Contact Tom for MA,CT | |
| </font></td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| <i>Corporate Office</i><br> | |
| Marc Glades<br> | |
| 108 W. Rutledge<br> | |
| PO Box 307<br> | |
| Yates Center, KS 66783<br> | |
| 316-625-3466<br> | |
| fax 316-625-3494<br> | |
| <a href="mailto:marc@outdoor-connection.com">marc@outdoor-connection.com</a> | |
| </font></td> | |
| <td valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" color="black" size=2> | |
| Contact Marc for information on a franchise in any of the other states. | |
| </font></td> | |
| </tr> | |
| </table> | |
| <hr> | |
| <a name="why"></a> | |
| <font size=3><b>Why Franchise with Outdoor Connection?</b></font> | |
|   <a href="oc_franchise.html#top">top</a><br> | |
| Franchising offers you several important advantages in starting a business. First, instead of starting from scratch, you have the benefit of proven products and services, proven training techniques, and most important, a proven market demand.<p> | |
| New concept buying with a franchise like Outdoor Connection, means you can be in business without repeating the mistakes that cost the owners of so many new businesses their dream of self-employment and financial freedom.<p> | |
| In short, being a franchise owner gives you all the freedom and potential of owning your own business, plus the collective buying power, proven business plan, training and support, and national name recognition of a franchise. Some of history's most successful businesses have grown and prospered through franchising.<p> | |
| Outdoor Connection offers a variety of opportunities. You can address as many areas as you like, or develop a special concentration in whichever ones you prefer. Remember, you're the boss. | |
| <hr><p> | |
| <a name="entr_mag"></a> | |
| <font size=2><b>Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 20 Low-Investment Franchises</b></font> | |
|   <a href="oc_franchise.html#top">top</a><br> | |
| <pre><font size=2> | |
| <font size=3 color="red">#16 Outdoor Connection | |
| Franchise 500 Rating = 338</font> | |
| 1. Jani-King/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 2. Coverall Cleaning Concepts/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 3. Jazzercise Inc./ Fitness Centers | |
| 4. CleanNet USA/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 5. Kumon Math & Reading Center/ Misc. Training Services | |
| 6. Proforce USA/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 7. Property Damage Appraisers/ Mics. Services | |
| 8. Tower Cleaning Systems/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 9. Candy Bouquet/ Gourmet Food Gifts | |
| 10. Heel Quik! Inc./ Misc. Services | |
| 11. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc./ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 12. Heaven's Best Carpet & Uphol. Cleaning/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| 13. Aerowest/Westair Washrm. Sanit. Svc./ Restroom Hygiene Services | |
| 14. Sunbelt Business Brokers Network/ Business Brokerages | |
| 15. O.P.E.N. Cleaning Systems/ Commercial Cleaning | |
| <font color="red">16. Outdoor Connection/ Misc. Recreational Activites & Facilities</font> | |
| 17. Triple Check Income Tax Service/ Income Tax Services | |
| 18. Stork News of America Inc./ Sign Rentals | |
| 19. America's Choice Int'l. Inc./ Real Estate Service | |
| 20. Carstar Franchise Systems Inc./ Auto Appearance Services | |
| </font></pre> | |
| <hr><p> | |
| <a name="faq"></a> | |
| <font size=3><b>Questions & Answers</b></font> | |
|   <a href="oc_franchise.html#top">top</a><p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. What are the advantages in owning an Outdoor Connection Franchise? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. The business requires a relatively low initial investment. The value of the business can be increased as business increases with minimal added capital. You have no inventory; it is a service business and it's fun!<p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. Are there any travel benefits to the franchise owners? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. Yes, there are inspection trips that are scheduled throughout the year. These may afford you the opportunity to experience the lodges first hand.<p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. How does the Franchisee earn income? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. You receive commissions on bookings from lodges, resorts, outfitters and other related fields. As the Outdoor Connection franchisor, we can help increase those commissions substantially over the normal commissions.<p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. What is the future of the fishing & hunting travel industry? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. For the well run franchise using effective marketing approaches, offering unique services to its clients and taking advantage of the corporate, vacation, incentive and group market, the growth and potential is fantastic.<p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. Why Outdoor Connection? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. When you buy any franchise, you purchase a name, system, and advertising. By being a part of Outdoor Connection, you are assured of being competitive in the marketplace.<p> | |
| <font color="red"> | |
| Q. Is any financng available? | |
| </font><br> | |
| A. In many cases, Outdoor Connection will finance 50% of the initial franchise fee. | |
| <hr><p> | |
| <a name="training"></a> | |
| <font size=3><b>Services and Training Provided</b></font> | |
|   <a href="oc_franchise.html#top">top</a><p> | |
| <b>Items & Services Provided</b><p> | |
| <b>Outdoor Connection</b> will supply the following items to the franchise owner:<p> | |
| Training of approximately two (2) days Operations Manual Salesman Catalog for Fishing Lodges Salesman Catalog for Hunting Lodges and Outfitters Exclusive Territory Video Tapes from some of the lodges Business Cards (500) Stationary (500) Envelopes (500) Display sign for use at trade shows Supply of brochures from the lodges<p> | |
| Additional items may be purchased from the franchisor.<p> | |
| <b>Training</b><p> | |
| <b>Outdoor Connection</b> provides the most extensive training and support in the industry. From your initial orientation program, to the <b>Outdoor Connection</b> national convention, <b>Outdoor Connection</b> supplies ongoing training and support at every level. The initial training program is approximately 2 days and consists of briefly:<br> | |
| <table bgcolor="#f5c690" cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0 border=3> | |
| <tr><td colspan=2 bgcolor="black"><font face="verdana,arial" color="white" size=2> | |
| Outdoor Connection New Franchisee Training | |
| </td></tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td align="center" bgcolor="black"><font face="verdana,arial" color="white" size=2> | |
| Day One | |
| </td> | |
| <td align="center" bgcolor="black"><font face="verdana,arial" color="white" size=2> | |
| Day Two | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Introductory Session | |
| </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Name Registration & Trademark | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Product Training | |
| </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Accounting Examples | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Marketing & Advertising | |
| </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Promotions | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Review of the Operations Manual | |
| </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Business Operation | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| <tr> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Printing Standards | |
| </td> | |
| <td><font face="verdana,arial" size=2> | |
| Booking Procedures | |
| </td> | |
| </tr> | |
| </table><p> | |
| After the opening of your <b>Outdoor Connection</b> franchise, the following services are available to you on an ongoing basis:<p> | |
| Trade Show Consulting Lodge Inspection Trips Periodic Educational Seminars<p> | |
| <b>Services Available</b><p> | |
| Continuing Consultation from <b>Outdoor Connection</b> Headquarters Experts | |
| <bl> | |
| <li>Annual Convention | |
| <li>Lodge Brochures | |
| <li>National Advertising Program | |
| <li>Group Planning Assistance | |
| <li>Video Library | |
| <li>Corporate Newsletter | |
| </bl> | |
| </b></font></td></tr> | |
| </table> | |
| </td></tr> | |
| </table> | |
| </body> | |
| </html> |