- February 5th, 2011, 12:13 pm#301125
So here's what's happening with GBU right now:
We've started a Franchise Handbook- a section that offers reference materials not just for prop building, but for all other assets of starting a franchise. Tips on forming a team, building a relationship with charities, how to handle events, making websites, etc- it's all getting covered. The handbook is still very new, but more materials will be added as time goes on. Here are some of the neat features:
Starting this March (hopefully), we'll be sending out a newletter via email to every franchise we've gained email contact with on the site. The newsletter will be made and sent out once every two months, only being skipped during the Christmas season. We'll also be posting a downloadable version of each newsletter for those who'd like to read it but aren't on the listing yet. We could do this more frequently, but I don't think there's enough hours in the day for this to be regularly created.
Each issue will feature:
If you have any questions or comments let me know!
We've started a Franchise Handbook- a section that offers reference materials not just for prop building, but for all other assets of starting a franchise. Tips on forming a team, building a relationship with charities, how to handle events, making websites, etc- it's all getting covered. The handbook is still very new, but more materials will be added as time goes on. Here are some of the neat features:
- Articles written for newcomers by veterans from the franchise area. Matt Burkit's article on forming a team and Bryan Fear's piece on making an Ecto offer insight to what you should expect from GB "franchising," giving the newcomers an honest and helpful prospective
New plans and aids contributed by the various franchises. Louisiana's Ben Langlinais has been speaking with Houston, Rocket City, ALGB, Sandra from Florida, and more.
The usual plans and reference materials we've all come to expect on the multitude of GB fan sites we regularly pop into. Hopefully then new plans and materials will flood over onto places like GB Fans and the like.
Suggestions from teams and prop makers for anyone looking to get started with networking and video materials- such as making a website, special effect tutorials, you name it.
Franchise Newsletter
Starting this March (hopefully), we'll be sending out a newletter via email to every franchise we've gained email contact with on the site. The newsletter will be made and sent out once every two months, only being skipped during the Christmas season. We'll also be posting a downloadable version of each newsletter for those who'd like to read it but aren't on the listing yet. We could do this more frequently, but I don't think there's enough hours in the day for this to be regularly created.
Each issue will feature:
- A rotating roster of writers, volunteers from the community who wanted to put their two cents.
A Special Events feature every issue, highlighting major events occurring in the franchise community such as Dragon Con, Busterpalooza, the Boston St. Patty's Parade, etc.
A Franchise Spotlight, a regular column showcasing a franchise, it's members, and their contributions.
A shortlist of upcoming notable events & fundraisers teams will be participating in.
If you have any questions or comments let me know!
- By The_Y33TER
- By mrmichaelt
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