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Profiting from a New Media Hometowntimes.com Franchise

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Profiting from New Media

With A HometownTimes.com Franchise

In these challenging economic times, new and old media publishers alike seek innovative ways to generate revenue from their content and expertise. Many of the approaches new media can take mirror those that have been used by traditional media outlets in the past, though often with a
modern technology twist.

While the following list may not be exhaustive of all of the cash-producing opportunities presented to those who seek to commercialize their original and relationship web content, Hometowntimes.com uses ALL these methods on behalf of its brand, and for the benefit of its franchisees – independent publishers of their own community Hometowntimes.com website.

Using these methods in total, adds value, attracts readers and advertisers, and differentiates the Hometowntimes.com franchise business opportunity from the independent online efforts of local newspapers, bloggers, and the so-called “hyperlocal” websites that offer no monetization for the benefit of the local contributors or publishers The following should provide a useful overview of the wide variety of options that exist.

Click the document link above to read all the ways that a Hometowntimes.com website and franchise delivers the best opportunity in a full suite of solutions to attract readers, monetize its sites, and capture revenue.

Hometowntimes.com Challenges Print News Industry: Wants to Put 10,000 Laid-off Writers, Editors, Reporters and Advertising Reps Back to Work

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:49:38 UT

Affordable Franchise Opportunities Now Reduced 50% as ‘Stimulus’ to Economy,
Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Online news is becoming the hottest Internet trend. At the close of 2008, for the very first time, people receiving their news online surpassed those using print media. In the under-30 age group, the Internet has surpassed even television as a source for information.

HometownTimes.com, a national online news and community publications franchisor, launched 513 local online newspapers across the United States in early January. On January 16, 2009 the Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked HometownTimes.com number ten in a listing of ‘Atlanta’s Top 25 Franchises’. Virtually recession-proof, the company is ready to put up to 10,000 laid-off business professionals back to work via a secure entrepreneurial opportunity based on a proven business model.

“Atlanta is home to more headquartered franchisors than any city in the country – and Georgia is fourth to California, Texas, and Florida as a state hosting the most franchise corporate offices,” said Paul Baron, President and CEO of HometownTimes.com, “so this new ranking by the Atlanta Business Chronicle is a tremendous honor and reflects Hometowntimes.com’s growth potential, as much as the reality of our 513 locations nationwide thus far. Our recent launch of more than 500 sites across the country is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of our ability to provide comprehensive news coverage with a local, hometown flavor, the number of entrepreneurs we attract who desire to become small business owners, and advertisers seeking the best value for their advertising dollar.”

In operation since 2003, HometownTimes.com launched its debut sites (see typical community news-sites at www.cumminghome.com or www.dawsontimes.com), and has been expanding throughout Georgia and into adjacent Southeastern states before recently going live nationwide. “Given our coast-to-coast presence, HometownTimes.com offers entrepreneurs an unparalleled, very affordable opportunity to own and grow a small business despite grim economic times,” explained Baron.

“The promise of a Hometowntimes.com franchise is to serve its community with the online resource that will address the concerns and lives of the local residents and support the growth of its small businesses. A Hometowntimes.com franchise opportunity is affordable and accessible, and the sky’s the limit regarding profitability. It’s a great time to harness the technology and create thousands of jobs at the local level in these times,” he continued.

Currently, HometownTimes.com is offering a ‘stimulus package’ to qualified owners/publishers at 50% of the standard license fee. That’s an initial investment fee of less than $5,000. Coupled with low overhead costs, this package is perfect for the talented out-of-work journalist or enterprising professional seeking a promising venture capable of weathering today's difficult economy.

In an effort to assist U.S. Veterans, HometownTimes.com has debuted a specially designed program. HometownTmes.com is a member of VETFRAN. Veterans can receive a discount on the normal franchise fee and have access to available special government loan programs, to help themselves start their own business.

For more information on HometownTimes.com, please visit www.hometowntimes.com. For franchise opportunities, e-mail sales@hometowntimes.com

About HomeTownTimes.com
HomeTownTimes.com is a national online news and community publications franchisor, currently operating more than 500 internet-based news sites across the United States. The mission of the Georgia-headquartered business is to bring local communities together via a convenient portal that provides free access to local news, information exchange, community forums and advertising. Each individual HomeTownTimes.com online news publication is a community hub for home town events, Internet forums, classified ads, business directories, photo galleries, sports, health news, coupons and feature stories about local events, people and businesses. Independent small businesses, large franchisors, and companies with a national footprint will find their hyper-local targeted audience for their products or services through HomeTownTimes.com ad placements, videos, original content articles of interest, and news of local events associated with their business. Franchise opportunities are available in every state and county across the USA. For more information, visit www.hometowntimes.com or contact:

Current Markets Available

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:43:59 UT

Current Markets Available

What Does A Site Publisher (Franchisee) Get From Hometown Times?

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:08:16 UT

HomeTownTimes.com provides everything you need to get started and thrive. We’ll set you up with a comprehensive, managed website, the software, the tools, the training, and the technology systems you need to develop community relationships and alliances with fellow licensees and with the local organizations, advertisers, and businesses in your market, to immediately begin generating revenue from your Hometown Times internet business. And we’ll support your every step on your way to success:

Exclusive License for one region to deploy an unlimited number of online newspapers covering that region.
One online newspaper up and running with rich, fresh content and significant traffic, ready to go to market.
Hundreds of content sources and articles, plus comprehensive training on how to get more.
Quick-start email distribution list AND ongoing sales and marketing programs to generate local support and revenue for your online newspaper.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) provided to drive traffic to your Hometowntimes.com community website.
Slick back-end interface and your own personal password protected Hometowntimes.com online portal that makes updating your newspaper with new ads, news stories, and articles a snap for anyone with an internet connection. No programming or website management skills needed.
Use the HomeTimeTimes Franchise Success WebPortal to create customer invoices, collect payments, and participate with your HomeTownTimes.com Advisory Council to exchange success tips, discussion, request support, and manage email, customers, more.
Secure payment processing system to accept all major credit cards, checks, and manage your revenue reports.
Constant technology upgrades to keep you current with the latest internet technology to continuously provide innovative solutions and resources to generate community interest, visitors, and new revenue.
Use your exclusive Territory License to sell advertising in your market. Plus you can share in the revenue from 'cross-site' and cooperative advertising sales with local print publications.
National account advertising contracts bring ads and revenue to your home town site. These ads are generated from HometownTimes.com, affiliate program partnerships, and business generated from your fellow franchisees.
Use your affiliation with the Hometowntimes.com franchise system to sell advertising across any market in the USA and share in the revenue generated throughout the national network of sites.
Comprehensive sales, marketing, content acquisition, editing, and business operations support and training.
Completely managed hosting and full technical support.
Sales and Marketing success toolkit (Online customer order forms, invoicing, secure payment processing, Media Kit, ad creation, more)
Automated business customer banner ad development, approval, content publishing, and placement.

Increase the quality of your life.

If you, or someone you know might have an interest in owning a piece of the new online media revolution, with a desire to join a national organization, but succeed for yourself at the local level, in your Home Town, please contact us now. Newspaper reporters, advertising salespersons, writers, those active in community organizations, all possess the best skills and experiences to achieve success with online newspapers - we will be happy to talk and meet you, answer any questions, and if this is the right business for you, invite you to join the HomeTownTimes.com family.

Tired of the Hype?

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:08:08 UT

Want Something Real?

At the end of 2008, for the first time, people getting their news online surpassed those using print media. For those in the under-30 age category, the internet as a source for information has even surpassed television. “With the downturn of local coverage and advertising in print publications -- and the availability of literally tens of thousands of talented reporters, news editors, and advertising salespersons seeking career alternatives and financial security -- Hometowntimes.com, as both a franchise business opportunity and as a source for local news, presents an enormous opportunity to this workforce and the communities in which they reside, respectively,” explained Paul Baron, President and CEO of HometownTimes.com. “The thirst for news will never be quenched, and our online news vehicle turns a new page in how people receive their news, as we ‘deliver’ on the Internet as opposed to onto your doorstep,” he continued.

Help promote growth in your Home Town .. drive traffic to local businesses, improve communications between your neighbors, secure your financial future ... all with this popular, highly marketable, in-demand local information web-based business opportunity and service.

Work for the Best Boss in Your Home Town...YOU!
Legitimate, Traditional yet Online Business - No Technical Experience Required
Option to Work from Home - Or get out into the community
Low Overhead
No Inventory- Nothing to Manufacture
Reasonable Start-up Investment
Unlimited Income Potential - Get Paid What You Are Worth
Earn Profits from Sales Made by Others
Start, Operate, & Grow Your Business with a Proven Turnkey System
Comprehensive Training
Work For Yourself .. Not By Yourself
Flexibility to plan your own daily schedule
Hold a Respectable, Professional Position as Publisher of Your Own Newspaper
Take Control of Your Future Before it Takes Control of You

Increase the quality of your life.

The Home Town Advantage

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:26:02 UT

HomeTownTimes.com offers home town local readers (and shoppers) a community internet, daily news site, a reader's forum, and calendar of events.

We also offer local readers a direct source and connection to local business advertisers, and their special promotions, as well as easy access to more information about their services or products in the HomeTownTimes.com online publications.

One of the ways we build traffic to our site and for our advertisers is to promote our sites through Word of Mouth, Television, Radio, Reciprocal Website Links, In Store Advertising, Online Advertising like Search Engines and Directories, Coupon Books, Email, Fax Marketing, Magazine Articles, Direct Mail, Money Mailer, Magazine Ads, Radio, and Community Events.

Local Businesses now have the Advantage of advertising their services on a web site that focuses directly on their community. HomeTownTimes.com publishers are trained to do an exceptional job building local content like news, events, classifieds, and offering business advertisers an unparalleled opportunity to build their businesses and web site traffic with local home town shoppers who are interested and seeking information about their home town online.

If you, or someone you know might have an interest in owning a piece of the new online media revolution, with a desire to join a national organization, but succeed for yourself at the local level, in your Home Town, please contact us now. Newspaper reporters, advertising salespersons, writers, those active in community organizations, all possess the best skills and experiences to achieve success with online newspapers - we will be happy to talk and meet you, answer any questions, and if this is the right business for you, invite you to join the HomeTownTimes.com family.

Hottest Business Trends

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:28:10 UT

HomeTownTimes.com's business formula combines some of the hottest marketing trends today to create a winning model for your business' success. At the end of 2008, for the first time, people getting their news online surpassed those using print media. For those in the under-30 age category, the internet as a source for information has even surpassed television. “With the downturn of local coverage and advertising in print publications -- and the availability of literally tens of thousands of talented reporters, news editors, and advertising salespersons seeking career alternatives and financial security -- Hometowntimes.com, as both a franchise business opportunity and as a source for local news, presents an enormous opportunity to this workforce and the communities in which they reside, respectively,” explained Paul Baron, President and CEO of HometownTimes.com. “The thirst for news will never be quenched, and our online news vehicle turns a new page in how people receive their news, as we ‘deliver’ on the Internet as opposed to onto your doorstep,” he continued.

The Power of the Internet : Internet Usage

Worldwide 1 Billion
USA - 203,824,428
Georgia - 5,574,974

Demand for Local News

#1 Reason people go online is to find “Information”
#2 Reason is Community Interest
Advertising Revenue is the #1 Way to generate Income online

Breakthrough Marketing Trends

The Internet now out ranks all print media in usage & advertising spending.
70% who shop locally go on the Internet first to search and compare first before they buy locally.

More than just local online News ...

If you, or someone you know might have an interest in owning a piece of the new online media revolution, with a desire to join a national organization, but succeed for yourself at the local level, in your Home Town, please contact us now. Newspaper reporters, advertising salespersons, writers, those active in community organizations, all possess the best skills and experiences to achieve success with online newspapers - we will be happy to talk and meet you, answer any questions, and if this is the right business for you, invite you to join the HomeTownTimes.com family.

Own an Online Newspaper Serving Your Hometown

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:10:55 UT

At least 120 newspapers in the U.S. have shut down since January 2008. More than 21,000 jobs at 67 newspapers have vaporized in that time.

Are you looking for a steady source of income that you generate on your own time and on your own schedule?
Do you want to feel that what you do for a living really matters?
Do you want a higher quality of life for you and your family?
Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Hometowntimes.com is offering an exceptional opportunity for just one person in your town or community. You can become the publisher of your community’s online newspaper or work to own a local site – a vibrant resource for residents to get news and information and for local businesses to market to their specific target audience.

Through our HomeTownTimes.com franchising program, we are putting experienced writers, advertising salespersons, and entrepreneurs into these influential publishing positions all across the nation—in their own towns and communities. You can embrace this opportunity without having any internet, prior business ownership, or technical experience. A Hometowntimes.com franchise is supported by the training and hands-on experienced team available to help establish and grow your local news, information, and advertising online business. You will help drive traffic to your local businesses and support their success.

If you’ve been waiting for your ship to come in, and are motivated to work independently to captain your own ship, come join the HomeTownTimes.com franchise system. Read on to learn more about how becoming your own boss will add quality to your life and add value of your community, its residents and businesses.

You can click on the map to your left to see which markets are available to be franchised and which areas can be developed to serve you, your local business owners, organizations, and communities. These HomeTownTimes.com online newspapers are fully supported by our expert staff, turn-key with all the training to help you succeed. Are you ready for a business that's satisfying, allows you to work from home, enjoy more quality time with your family and neighbors?

Contact us today to find our more about becoming a local owner/publisher in your home town. We'll show you and support you as you build an audience and support the growth of the local community through innovative, proven advertising packages designed to build your town's business success, make your neighbors aware of the issues and events of importance to them, deliver local news that's concerns your lifestyle, and more features to keep your visitors coming back again and again.

Want an even bigger business opportunity? Many of the larger market sites are available for multi-location area development of the many smaller surrounding towns and communities. Cross-selling advertising opportunities or simply an expanded market share can be managed by an entrepreneurial area developer or franchise owner.