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Self-Directed 401K Options for Franchise Funding

| Jania Bailey
Many potential franchisees, as they get further into the actual prospect of owning their own business, end up expressing surprise at the myriad of avenues available to them with regard to funding their franchise opportunity. Some have a healthy nest-egg of their own waiting in the wings, while others may rely on traditional bank loans.

If the Shoe Fits: Finding the Right Franchise to Fit Your Needs

| Franchise.com
Choosing a franchise to invest in is a lot like finding the perfect pair of running sneakers. You need to find one that will fit your needs and give you the support that you are looking for. Choosing the brightest, shiniest pair of kicks off the wall is not necessarily going to buy you happiness.

How to Franchise Your Business

| Franchise.com
Do you own a successful business? Do customers frequently tell you that you should consider franchising your business? While customer loyalty is a hallmark of a thriving business, and franchising is one of the most effective methods for growing and expanding a business, there are several other crucial factors to evaluate in order to determine whether franchising your business is the right growth strategy to pursue.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Impress and Court a Franchise Company

| Franchise.com
In any business venture between two parties, both parties are interviewing and evaluating each other. There is no difference in a franchise/franchisee relationship. For the franchise company to be successful and therefore a good investment for potential franchisees, a fair amount of vetting must be done not only by the potential franchisee, but by the franchisor.

A Typical Day at 9 Round

| SmallBizClub
Each day is filled with important activities for a small business owner. C.J. Pascuzzo of 9 Round Kickbox Fitness in Decatur, Georgia, shared with us how he organizes his day and manages his time to keep the business running smoothly.

Promoting a New Business

| SmallBizClub

Promoting a new business is all about raising awareness, whether it’s one person at a time or in large groups. At 9 Round Kickbox Fitness in Decatur, Georgia, C.J. Pascuzzo has found that the best way to promote the business is to just talk to people—in any way possible.

It Pays to be Neighborly: Franchises Building Relationships with the Community

| Franchise.com
Everyone loves the neighbor who plans block parties, waters your plants while you’re away on vacation, and does their part to make the community a better place. One of the magical things about owning a franchise is the fact that you can be that neighbor and benefit your entire community.

Google Plus Local Tips for Franchises

| Harry Kierbow

As with anything that directly relates to the world’s most popular search engine, Google Plus Local can be a useful tool for your small business to engage prospects in the surrounding area.

5 Things to Look for in a Franchisor

| Franchise.com
Picking a franchise to invest in is a big decision, and one that often requires a lot of soul searching. Beyond the financial investment that these businesses require, there are many personal sacrifices and a certain level of risk that is involved in becoming your own boss.

Avoiding Franchise Funding Mistakes

| Jania Bailey

A potential franchisee seriously interested in becoming an entrepreneur will take several demonstrative steps throughout the ownership process. Allow us to introduce to you the Top 5 Pitfalls of franchise funding.

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