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Siegel Capital feels it is appropriate for us to share with you how the sub-prime fiasco is affecting financing new franchises and business acquisitions.

"Customer. Please stop complaining!" That's how a recent message to us started. I wonder what was going through this person's mind when he wrote it? Did he even realize what he was saying? Here's the entire message:

"Customer. Please stop complaining! When I have been delivering your paper every day.

If paper is not putting where you want it, please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx and tell me where you would like for me to put it.

Thank you!

Your friendly delivery person.

God Bless You!"

The following is an excerpt from the e-book "6 Strategies for Franchisee Success" soon to be available on this website.

Let's look at the myth so often hoisted on the public by the media. You know the one. You hear it virtually every time someone in the media talks about what it takes to be successful as a franchisee. "Are you an entrepreneur? Buy a franchise!"

With the drop in value of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar of over 50% in the past 3 years, retail franchises along the Canada/U.S. appear to be reaping the benefits. For those of you not away, 3 years ago, the Canadian dollar was worth 62 cents U.S., As I write this, it's worth $1.07 U.S. Yikes!

My wife just got back from a weekend shopping trip to Buffalo NY and reports that the Galleria Mall's parking lot was stuffed with Canadian shoppers. She estimates that about 80% of the cars had Ontario license plates. It took her 40 minutes to find a parking space.