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Dare to compare: The Features and Benefits included in the Sign Biz Business Development Package vs. Sign Business Opportunities and Sign Franchises
Components & Features		Sign Biz Program		Sign Business Opportunities		Sign Franchises
		Included	Optional	Included	Optional	Included	Optional
Complete Hardware & Software		Yes*		Yes*		Yes*
Large Format Digital Printing		Yes		Yes/No 1		Yes/No 1
Protected Territory by  business Count		Yes		Yes/No 2		Yes/No 2
Protected Territory Geographic Range**		Yes		NO		NO
Web Listing of all stores		Yes		NO		Yes
Custom Website for Store Domain		Yes		NO		NO
Technical Support 9 Hrs/weekday		Yes		NO		NO
Custom Logo Development		Yes		NO		NO
Yellow Page Ad Design Service		Yes		NO		Yes
Annual International Convention		Yes		Yes		Yes
Operations Manual		Yes		Yes		Yes
Marketing Manual		Yes		Yes		Yes
Human Resources Manual		Yes		Yes		Yes
Product Pricing Manual		Yes		NO		Yes/NO
ADA Sign Instruction Manual		Yes		NO		NO
Sales Consultants Training Package		Yes		NO		NO
Site Selection Service		Yes		Yes		Yes
Lease Negotiation Service		Yes		Yes		Yes
Digital Print Training Manual		Yes		NO		Yes/No 3
LobbyPOP Digital "Video Sign" Pkg.		Yes		NO		NO
Vertical Marketing Manual		Yes		NO		NO
National Account Programs		Yes		NO		Yes
Toll-Free Marketing Support		Yes		Yes		Yes
1 FT Staff for every 12 Stores***		Yes		NO		Yes
Custom CAD Store Design		Yes		NO		Yes/No 4
Cabinetry/Counter Package			Yes		Yes	Yes
Start-Up Inventory Package		Yes		Yes		Yes
Store Marketing Décor Package		Yes		NO		Yes
Media/Public Relations Program		Yes		NO		Yes
Individual Store Training		Yes		NO	Yes	NO
Dynamic Digital Signs		Yes		NO		Yes/No 6
Cabinetry/Counter Designs		Yes		NO		NO
Tips/Techniques Newsletter		Yes		Yes		Yes
Instant Two-Way Group Email		Yes		NO 5		NO
Private Members' Website		Yes		Yes		Yes/No 6
Six Days Classroom Training		Yes		NO		Yes/No 7
Live Store Training		Yes		Yes		Yes
2-Years Business Coaching		Yes		NO 8		NO
Complete Identity Package 9		Yes		NO		Yes
National Account Program		Yes		NO		Yes
Group Discounts from 100's of Vendors		Yes		NO		NO
Evergreen Contract		Yes		Yes		NO
No Royalties No Franchise Fees		Yes		Yes		NO
Member Advisory Board		Yes		NO		Yes
Ave. Turnover/ Closure in 3 yrs.		<1%		10-15%		25-35%
SBA Financing Program		Yes		NO		Yes/No 10
Custom Mail/Mktg. Pieces		Yes		NO		Yes
Business Development Program vs. Business Opportunities and Franchises Notes (As of January 1, 2008)
*Equipment:	Basic components vary under different business models, however, the Sign Biz Program includes multiple CPU systems, 3-Part Speed Application Kit, two-years on-site CPU service, large- format laminator, large-format digital printer and plotter, in addition to top signmaking hardware and software.
** Range:	Only Sign Biz offers the dual protection of business count and minimum distance
***Staff:	The business opportunities operate primarily with independent contractors and/or store staff, ie, the founder works from a home office or store and does not maintain corporate offices.
1	Some franchises/ opportunities do not