You can usually find numerous horror stories on the web about individuals starting up a franchise business and losing out as a rogue franchiser takes off with their cash. It’s true that this happens however on the other side of the coin there are profitable franchisees operating now with good rewarding businesses. It might seem some are lucky and others are not, still there are a few things you can take into account through the research process of the franchise opportunity to lessen the... Read Full Story
There are many franchise opportunities available for people looking for a turn-key solution to starting their own business. To find the best low cost franchise to buy depends on a number of variables that are unique to each potential franchise purchaser. Read Full Story
‘Good franchises’ are those that are a good for YOU, some people succeed and others fail in the SAME franchised business. This happens for several reasons and in all types of business. Read Full Story
So you want to start a business. You have an idea. Lets say you want to be a carpenter. You print some brochures, some business cards, and take out an ad in the Yellow Pages. You pay $600 for a website and a domain name that tells everyone about your amazing credentials and experience. You distribute your fliers at a local grocery store. And then you wait. And wait. And wait? Read Full Story
This is the second part in a series of articles that address common problems and issues in family-owned businesses. The articles are based on an interview between Al McClymont, CEO of Autologica Dealer Management Systems, and J.C. Aimetta, an expert and coach who specializes in family-owned businesses. Read Full Story
Have you an idea for starting your own business but lack funding? Look to our government now as grants to start a business still are available to boost entrepreneurial efforts and help grow this economy.
Starting a new business is the dream of many people across the United States. However, with the current economic climate, it has become a tad bit more difficult than it used to be. Many potential business owners are scared out of starting their own business for one reason or another. They don... Read Full Story
In the current economic climate, financing your new franchise may be more challenging than it once was. With less easily available credit, it is more important than ever to take stock of what is available to you from the onset. Work together with your franchisor to find what options will work best for you to ensure that your business is established on a firm financial foundation. Read Full Story
Whether it’s Paul Bunyan and his gigantic blue ox or a get-rich-quick business opportunity, America loves a tall tale, we always have, and there are plenty of them to go around. Nowhere is this more true than in small business, where some say that success is guaranteed while other say that it’s nearly impossible. Though there are probably dozens of myths about small business to choose from, here are 5 that are notorious for either deterring people from even starting a franchise or... Read Full Story
This article is written and owned by John Jantsch
Social media participation has proven a great way to cast a wider net, create exposure for your expertise and initiate relationships with partners, supplies, prospects and customers.
But, few things build the trust necessary to take a surface relationship made in a LinkedIn Group or Facebook Fan Page to the deeper levels often required for someone to whip out the checkbook, like face-to-face interaction….
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