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With the first quarter of 2015 over next week, Entrepreneur compiled its top trends for the remainder of the year, and noted this is a great time for aspiring entrepreneurs to consider franchising as a business model. Trends included: 1. The increase in choices for financing In 2015 there are more options than ever. The Express Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is available for those borrowing under $150,000. No collateral and only 10 percent to 15 percent down is required. There is also the Micro SBA product for loans under $50,000. Banks are once again promoting traditional <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243849?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-highlights-top-trends-for-the-remainder-of-the-year-1375" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="">debt financing</a> such as the home equity line of <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243849?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-highlights-top-trends-for-the-remainder-of-the-year-1375" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="">credit</a> (<a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243849?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-highlights-top-trends-for-the-remainder-of-the-year-1375" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="">HELOC</a>). And we are seeing more internal financing, a financing option available through franchisors to help you afford the cost of opening your own franchise location. Read more <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243849?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-highlights-top-trends-for-the-remainder-of-the-year-1375" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia

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