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An Original Video DVD rental unit can gross $500 a week and take only 20 minutes a day to run, says Mitchell Leszczyszak, an account manager at the company.

And although not strictly a franchise, this opportunity, which can be operated from home, offers many of the same benefits.

BOB: What distinguishes Original Video’s business package?

Mitchell: Original Video offers all of the benefits of a franchise without charging the franchise royalty fees usually associated with ongoing business support.

As an Original Video machine owner, our clients can expect assistance with every aspect of their business.

From start-up we will assist in finding a suitable location, help to arrange finance and provide a fully operational unit with complete installation.

We provide a start-up package that includes DVDs, marketing material and full system training, among other things.

As the system is fully automated, little training is required to be able to get the full repertoire of tools for operating the system.

Account support is also provided, and this encompasses ongoing business development. Account support works alongside the machine owners to assess the performance of their machines, assist in the day to day running, and suggest and submit marketing and PR material to a wide range of local and national publications to increase machine revenue and reach as many new customers as possible.

Marketing is reviewed quarterly by Original Video to assess its effectiveness and provide a foundation to future marketing plans.

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