Snappy+Auctions

Snappy Auctions lets you drop off your stuff at their store, and they sell it for you on eBay.


 * ** Read this overview of franchising ** || { place holder for file } ||
 * ** Read ** the FranchiseHelp.com report on retail industry || Retail Industry Analysis 2013 - Costs and Trends ||
 * Or read this file if FranchiseHelp link is broken--> || [[file:Retail Industry Analysis 2013.docx]] ||
 * ** Read the case study in this file ** :--> || [[file:Snappy Auctions ET&P May 2012.pdf]] ||
 * ** Answer ** these questions to prepare for discussion in class:

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 * 1) What circumstances led to Debbie's ability to "see" her opportunity and led her to act upon it?
 * 2) How much capital does Debbie risk to test her assumptions about the opportunity?
 * 3) Has she been successful? Why or why not?
 * 4) Can what she did be considered ethical? or unethical?
 * **Extras** ||  ||
 * First steps toward becoming a franchisee: || [] ||
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Clicking on image will take you to filing status of Snappy Auctions trademark (#3 on list). || ||