1. Ranked #1 Senior Care Franchisein North America. EntrepreneurFour years in a row.Making Life Easier SMSenior CareAn incredible opportunity while caring for others. Index View Print Exit Next

2. Create the lifestyle of your dreams. Fun, freedom and wealth can be yours. With Home Helpers, you can change the direction of your life by taking control of your career. Enjoy the freedom and lifestyle you and your family have always wanted. You can build a successful business that can help you pay for your childrens college tuition, own a vacation home or gives you the peace of mind that only comes with financial security. Take pride in owning your own business, knowing you are helping others by providing quality, non-medical and personal care services that are greatly needed and appreciated. Own the #1 ranked Senior Care franchise*. Home Helpers has been ranked #1 in the booming Senior Care industry for 4 straight years by Entrepreneur magazine as well as Best of the Best, Top 20 Homebased Franchise and Top 50 Fastest-Growing. The need for non-medical Senior Care is tremendous and is only going to increase as the first big wave of Baby Boomers approaches retirement. The Senior population is expected to more than double by the year 2030**, creating a huge, continuing demand for quality care for Boomers and their aging parents. Join Home Helpers, the leader in non-medical and personal Senior Care in North America and build a business you and your family can be proud of for years to come.2 Home Helpers PreviousIndex View Print Exit Next 3. A homebased business with freedom and flexibility Nine-to-five jobs give you very little opportunity or control over your familys financial security. As a Home Helpers franchise, you can take control of your career and build your business to suit the lifestyle you desire. If necessary, you can even build up your business as you wind down your old job. Well teach you everything you need to know to successfully grow and run your company. All you need is the drive and desire to succeed and the willingness to follow our proven system. In return, you can enjoy the rewards that come with owning your own business and helping others: more opportunity to create wealth, more free time to enjoy it, and the richer, more fulfilling life you desire. A few advantages of owning a Home Helpers: Lowstartupcostsandlowoverhead 5GreatRevenueStreams Averyrewardingbusiness UseoftheHomeHelpersnationally-recognizedbrand OurprovensystemNo Guts, No Glory! OperatefromyourhomeorsmallofficeIts OK to be a little uncomfortable. In fact, Setyourownworkscheduleits necessary. After all, opportunity is in the Powerfulmarketingtoolsunknown. Successful people always push Extensive,ongoingtrainingandsupport themselves and make themselves a little Cashbusiness uncomfortable. Step outside your comfort Financingavailable zone toward the kind of life that you deserve. *EntrepreneurMagazine,2009**CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention,2003 Download your FREE e-book!www.StrategicFranchising.com3 Home HelpersPrevious Index View Print Exit Next 4. 5 Great Revenue Streams1 2 34 5The booming New Moms and Those recuperatingContinuing care for Access to nationallySenior Care marketWorkingParentsfrom surgery, individuals facingrecognized illness or injury lifelong challenges Direct Link - 24 hour in-home emergency monitoringExclusive to Home Helpers Ranked #1 Senior Care FranchiseProven Successby Entrepreneur magazineHome Helpers is unique because4 years in a rowit was founded by the same ChiefRatedBestoftheBestExecutiveOfficer(CEO)whoBoNuS: As an added benefit, you Top3FastestGrowing has developed numerous othermay be eligible for a Direct Link Top20HomebasedFranchises nationally recognized companies,franchiseFREEofcharge.Withlong-Home Helpers has been recognizedmost of which have become #1 intermresidualincome,DirectLinkby many highly-regarded, national their industries. Combined, thesecan be operated with your Homepublications like Entrepreneur, franchise systems have awardedHelpers adding no extra overhead orSmall Businessover 3,000 franchisesemployees. To learn more, contactOpportunities and throughout North America.your Franchise Consultant atStart Your Own1-800-216-4196 or click below.Business as theleader in theindustry. Click here for Direct Link Info4 Home HelpersPreviousIndex View Print Exit Next 5. Our Vision To make life easier for our clients by providing them with quality, non-medical and personal care. Our goal is to treat each client as if we were caring for a member of our own family. Our clients are the foundation of our business and we must act accordingly. We look for people with the desire, energy and enthusiasm to make Home Helpers a trusted brand name in the marketplace. They must share our vision. They must share our passion. Important Facts There are over 100 million Baby Boomers and their parents who need or will need non-medical or personal care in the near future. Home health care is the fastest growing sector in the health care industry. The number of seniors aged 65 or older will double by the year 2030. Home health care spending will double from $50 billion per year to over $100 billion in the next ten years.5 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print Exit Next 6. Marketing Materials Youll get the strongest marketing program in the industry. View the inside of a sample brochure BrochuresE-Newsletters Self-Mailers NewspaperAdsPublicityReleasesNationalReputation DirectMailers TradeShowExhibits RadioandTelevision CollateralMaterials IncentiveProgramsAdvertising PostcardsReferralPrograms AndMuchMore! Pay-Per-ClickAdvertisingCustomizedWebsite6 Home HelpersPrevious Index View Print Exit Next 7. Marketing Materials (contd)Mailing MaterialsIn-HomeCompanion MorningCareperk-up Groceryat rising Shopping and Clothes Transportation Shoppingto doctors ArrangingTransportationGarbageto therapycollectionsessionsAnd manyErrand Service more!Laundry & Weeklylinen washing Light HouseWork Evening Tuck In at bedtime Preparing MealsArrangingLawn Care Arranging Maid Service Arranging minor home repairWebsite Pay-Per-Click Advertising7 Home HelpersPreviousIndex View Print ExitNext 8. Marketing Materials (contd)Trade Show DisplayDirect Mail Postcards Radio / TV AdvertisingPromotional Items8 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print Exit Next 9. Marketing Materials (contd)Direct LinkCoupons, Advertising, Educational SeriesAlnon-medicAffordAble, PersonAl cA re Care. Specialfe Easier. SMMaking Liand much more!9 Home HelpersPrevious Index View Print Exit Next 10. Some commonly asked questionsMaking Life Easier SMWhat if I dont have any prior experience? Methods to create strategic alliances with referral sourceslike doctors, discharge planners, hospitals, occupationalIts ok. We teach you everything you need to know about therapists and other health care providers.operating and growing a successful business. You just needto have a desire to help others, the passion to be successful rovensystemwhichincludestop-notchmarketingPand the willingness to follow a proven system. The actual and public relations planning, accounting systems,services will be performed by caregivers you hire who havecomputer software, operational processes, contracts,the personality, experience and skills to care for your clients.time management programs and so much more.Do I bill my customers? What type of ongoing support can I expect?No. Most non-medical services are private pay. So your newIts very extensive. In addition to our comprehensiveHome Helpers franchise can be operated as a cash business training program, technical assistance, and regional andwith little or no accounts receivable. In fact, the industrynational meetings, we offer:standard is to collect an up-front deposit so the need for Accesstonationalprograms.working capital is minimal compared to most businesses. Unsurpassedmarketing.What kind of training can I expect? ngoingsupportfromourOperationsSupportTeamOHome Helpers offers you complete and extensive training. powerfulintranetsystemprovidingvaluableADuring your initial 5-day training, you will learn every phase of peer-to-peer collaboration.the business. Our training provides you with: dvertisingandPublicRelations.AsaHomeHelpersA nunderstandingofyourtargetmarketandastrategic Afranchise, you will receive complete marketing and plan for growing your business, which will help you hiton-going advertising support. It includes pre-approved the ground running. Our system is proven, effective andadvertising and marketing artwork, and an array of powerful. It will help build your business into a trustedprofessionally-designed promotional materials. name in your community, with potential clients, referral sources, and professional organization, just to name a few. eferralIncentives.OngoingprogramsdesignedRto keep the referrals coming in. roprietarysystemsandcomputersoftwaretohelpPorganize and grow your business are all available to you Muchmorefrom the day you start your business. This means youll beon solid ground from day one.10 Home HelpersPrevious Index View Print Exit Next 11. WTop Ten List Making Life Easier SMRanked #1 Senior Care Franchise By ENTREPRENEuR MAGAZINE, four years in a row.1 LEADER IN THE INDuSTRY. Home Helpers continues to lead the6 A BuSINESS WITH A HEART. As a franchisee, you will have a rareindustry through innovation and creativity. In fact, we have been opportunity to own a very rewarding business providing services thatrecognized as the #1 Senior Care Franchise and Best of the Best are truly appreciated. It is a business to feel good about. Youll enjoybyEntrepreneurmagazineforfouryearsinarow.Inaddition, going to work every day knowing you are helping your clients live awere also recognized as one of Americas top franchises by Inc., safe, comfortable, happy life while building a solid future for yourselfSmall Business Opportunities, Start Your Own Business, Franchiseat the same time.Market, CNN Financial News and other national publications.7 EXTENSIVE TRAINING. Your complete, ready-to-operate2 ITS A GREAT BuSINESS. As a Home Helpers franchisee, youfranchise includes extensive training and ongoing support that will will benefit from being part of a huge and fast-growing industry.help prevent you from making costly mistakes and keep you on aIts a business built on repeat business. Youll feel good aboutpath for success.providing valuable services to your clients week after week.8 MANAGEMENT TooLS. From computer software and operationIn many cases, for years at a time.manuals to marketing programs and ongoing training, you will3 PRoFESSIoNAL IMAGE. Being part of a national companyreceive a wealth of tools and the information necessary to operate awith offices in over 500 markets will add instant credibility.successful business.You will enjoy the advantages of having a professional, branded9 PRoVEN TRACK RECoRD. This is by far the most important thingimage that can open doors normally unavailable to you.we offer. A proven track record is something you only earn with time4 DYNAMIC MARKETING. From day one, youll have a powerful and through experience. Hard knocks and uneducated spending allmarketing program that sets you apart from everyone else. add up to failure. Join Home Helpers and well help you eliminate thatTheres no need to spend time or money creating a campaign of risk.Afterall,ourCEOhasmorethan25yearsoffranchiseexperienceyour own. Weve already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars andand has developed numerous national franchise systems. Combined,have hired the best advertising agencies around to do that for you. they have awarded more than 3,000 franchises throughout NorthAmerica. Simply put, we have the track record no other company can5 CREDIBILITY. Youll quickly earn the trust and respect ofoffer!thereferringcommunity.Peoplewillappreciateyourrigorousemployment and hiring practices. In addition, unlike most 10 SuCCESS. Our systems work. You can have a great future in non-competitors, your Caregivers are bonded and insured. Your clients medical and personal care. That is, if you have the commitment,will always be in good hands. motivation and a desire to succeed.11 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print Exit Next 12. Recognized as the Industry LeaderMaking Life Easier SMNamed #1 Senior Care Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur magazine for 4 years in a row.PublicationIssue DateAccoladePublicationIssue Date AccoladeEntrepreneurMagazine June09Top20HomebasedFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan07Ranked#1SeniorCareFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine May09 BestoftheBestFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan07Top20Low-CostFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Feb09 Top100Fastest-Growing EntrepreneurMagazine Jan07Top20HomebasedFranchiseAllbusiness.com2009100 Best Franchises for 2009EntrepreneurMagazine Jan07Top30Fastest-GrowingEntrepreneurMagazine Jan09 Franchise500 Start Your Own BusinessFall 06Top 75 Franchises to Buy NowEntrepreneurMagazine Jan09 Ranked#1SeniorCareFranchise EntrepreneurMagazine Apr06BestoftheBestFranchisesEntrepreneurMagazine Jan09 Top100Franchise EntrepreneurMagazine Jan06Franchise500EntrepreneurMagazine Jan09 Top20Low-CostFranchise EntrepreneurMagazine Jan06Ranked#1SeniorCareFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan09 Top20HomebasedFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan06Top20Low-CostFranchiseStart Your Own BusinessSummer 09 Top 75 FranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan06Top20HomebasedFranchiseBlackEnterpriseMagazine Feb09 Top5HomebasedFranchise Start Your Own BusinessSummer 05Top 75 Franchises To Buy NowInc. MagazineSummer 08 Top 10 FranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Mar05Top105HomebasedFranchiseFranchiseMarketSummer08Top100FranchiseUnder$100K EntrepreneurMagazine Feb05Top105FastestGrowingStart Your Own BusinessSummer 08 Top 75 Franchise To Buy Now EntrepreneurMagazine Jan05Top20HomebasedFranchiseFranchise Market MagazineSpring 08 Top 200 Franchise EntrepreneurMagazine Mar04Top101HomebasedFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Feb08 Top100Fastest-Growing Small Business OppsMay 04 Top 15 Service BusinessEntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Franchise500 EntrepreneurMagazine Feb04FastestGrowingFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Ranked#1SeniorCareFranchise Small Business OppsJan 04 Top 20 Best Business for 2004EntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Top100Franchise EntrepreneurMagazine Jan04Franchise500EntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Top20Low-CostFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Oct03Top114FranchiseUnder$25KEntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Top20HomebasedFranchiseStart Your Own BusinessFall 03Top 500 Hottest FranchisesEntrepreneurMagazine Jan08 Top50Fastest-GrowingStartYourOwnBusiness Summer03 Top75ProvenFranchiseFranchise Market Winter 08 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchise EntrepreneurMagazine May03Top100FastestGrowingFranchiseFranchiseMarketSummer07Top100FranchisesUnder$100KEntrepreneurMagazine Mar03Top101HomebasedFranchiseUSAToday Sep28,07 Top50FranchisesforMinoritiesEntrepreneurMagazine Jan03Franchise500EntrepreneurMagazine Jul07 TopHomebasedFranchise StartYourOwnBusiness Fall02 Top50FranchiseforUnder$50KStart Your Own BusinessSummer 07 Top 75 FranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Oct02Top113Low-CostFranchiseEntrepreneurMagazine Feb07 Top101Fastest-Growing EntrepreneurMagazine May02Top101HomebasedFranchise Start Your Own BusinessSummer 02Top 30 Homebased Franchise12 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print ExitNext 13. Testimonials Making Life Easier SM What franchisees are saying about Home HelpersIn 2002, I purchased my first Home Helpers franchise. Shortly after, I left my job as apolice officer to commit my full attention to my growing business and Ive never lookedback. Its been exciting to grow my franchise while watching the entire system grow.Making the decision to purchase a Home Helpers franchise was one of the bestbusiness decisions Ive ever made. Adam B., Drexel Hill, PAAs a Home Helpers franchisee, Ive had access to both the support of the corporateoperations team as well as the many individual owners across the country. When Iveneeded help with a problem, others had already found a way to solve it. Thats the realvalue of being a part of the #1 organization with many successful owners. Michael D., Western Springs, IL What clients are saying about Home HelpersThank you so much for the care you gave my mother. It allowed my family and meto get some much needed rest. I would recommend you to anyone. You are the best. Carol A., Altoona, PAThe care provided by Home Helpers for my mother has been outstanding. Your caregivergives her the help she needs and the empathy to accept her limitations. I dont know whatwed do without you. Mildred H., Paducah, KYBeing 21 and having a hip replacement due to cancer, it was hard for me to accept that Icouldnt do everything for myself. My caregiver, Marsha, helped when I needed her to, butrespected me enough to let me try things for myself before stepping in. It was a relief nothaving to wonder how I would get groceries, clean my house, etc. You allowed me torecover in the comfort of my own home. Carey C., Windsor, CT13 Home Helpers PreviousIndex View Print ExitNext 14. The Home Helpers AdvantageFACTS & FIGURESProtected Territory Size 175,000(based on population)Initial Franchise Fee Making Life Easier SMCash Price(After all applicable cash discounts)$33,900Direct LinkThe Franchise Fee for Direct Link is $18,900. However, when you purchase a Home Helpers franchise,Member of:you may receive a Direct Link franchise FREE OF CHARGE if you qualify.Ask your Franchise Consultant for details.FinancingWe offer financing up to $20,000.00 for those who qualify. If you obtain outside financing,you can take advantage of the cash price of only $33,900. In-house financing is availablewith no pre-payment penalties.Also, Home Helpers is approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which givesyou faster loan processing. Are you a Veteran? If so, we offer a $1,000 discount on franchise fees(call for details).Length of AgreementThe initial period is 10 years, with two (2) 10 year renewable option periods.When you renew, there are no additional franchise fees required. So, in essence,it can be up to a 30 year agreement for the cost of the initial franchise fee.Ongoing RoyaltyThe royalty fee depends on your annual sales and ranges from 4% to 6%.As your sales increase, the royalty is reduced.Effective: April 10, 2009Subject to change without notice.14 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print Exit Next 15. Making Life Easier SMIm interested in taking control and becoming my own boss.What are my next steps? We invite you to learn more about the Home Helpers franchise and the opportunity to live the lifestyle of fun, freedom and wealth you desire. You owe it to yourself and your family to take the next step by filling out the Home Helpers Profile Form on the next page and returning it to us. OncewereceiveyourcompletedProfile,yourFranchiseConsultant will call to discuss the current availability of your territory.15 Home Helpers wPreviousIndex View Print Exit Next 16. Tell Us More About You...Are you passionate about owning your own business? Tell us a little about yourself! Take justa few minutes to complete this form and e-mail it to us so you can receive more informationabout our great business opportunity. All information will be kept confidential. *Required.PERSONAL INFORMATIONINTEREST IN HOME HELPERSEMPLOYMENT HISTORYPlease Fill In: How did you hear about Home Helpers? Present Occupation ____________________ Mr.Mrs. Ms.Dr.Annual Income _______________________First ____________ Middle _____________Spouses Occupation ___________________ What prompted you to respond to us now? Spouses Annual Income ________________Last ________________________________ ____________________________________Address______________________________ Please list the magazines you read:PERSONAL FINANCESCity ________________________________Do you own your home? ____ # of Years ___ Approx. Market Value: $ ________________County ______________________________ Mortgage Balance: $ ___________________State ____________ Zip _______________ When would you like to start your business? How much capital do you have available to1-3 months 3-6 monthsHome Number () ________________invest in a business?6-12 monthsCell Number ( ) __________________ I have previously owned and operated a business: $20,000 $40,000$30,000 $50,000+E-mail ______________________________ YesNo Details: How will you finance your business? Single Married # of Children ______CashRelativesHome EquityYour D.O.B.__________________________ IRAs StocksBankOther Have you discussed the concept of business own-Spouses Name ________________________ ership with family members? If yes, with whom?Click here to Submit form to Home HelpersSpouses D.O.B. _______________________ ____________________________________ Or Print this page and Fax or Mail to:Highest Education Completed: Home HelpersBUSINESS PLANS 10700 Montgomery Rd., Ste. 300 High SchoolSome College Will your spouse be active in the franchise?Cincinnati, OH 45242 Fax: 513-672-2462 College GraduateYes No16 Home Helpers Previous Index View Print Exit