You have this great idea you are convinced will make for a very profitable business. You set out to convince a few angel investors to help you get started only to be told “no” by every one of them. Now you are questioning whether or not you can even secure a round of start-up business […]
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The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and other intellectual property to grow their business. Franchisors often provide ongoing training to support the success of the proposed business […]
The 8 Best Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Unless you live under a rock, you know podcasts are huge right now. 51% of the U.S population has listened to a podcast, and over 60 million households report enjoying podcasts, according to Podcast Insights. Even better, podcast listeners overall are much more active on every social media channel, and they’re more likely to follow […]
The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and other intellectual property to grow their business. Franchisors often provide ongoing training to support the success of the proposed business […]
The Business of Dogs
On average, American pet parents spend almost $1,300 per year on their fur babies. In 2018 that added up to $72 billion which is more than the GDP of 39 countries combined. With our pets in the forefront of our lives, it’s no wonder business is booming—but when money is tight, how are we managing […]
5 Common Pitfalls for Franchisees and How to Avoid Them
Buying a franchise is an exciting endeavor. After you’ve asked yourself the important questions, determined what franchise you can afford and hired a franchise attorney to assist in the process, it’s full steam ahead. However, there are a few potential bumps along the road to look out for, such as: 1. The Brick and Mortar Build-Out Assuming your franchise requires […]
5 Common Pitfalls for Franchisees and How to Avoid Them
Buying a franchise is an exciting endeavor. After you’ve asked yourself the important questions, determined what franchise you can afford and hired a franchise attorney to assist in the process, it’s full steam ahead. However, there are a few potential bumps along the road to look out for, such as: 1. The Brick and Mortar Build-Out Assuming your franchise requires […]
Oh, Go Ahead and Ask for a $5 Million Investment in Your Startup
I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Four reasons you should reconsider. First, few startups can use that much money today with all the virtual services available and increasingly inexpensive methods of development, prototyping and marketing. Second, almost […]
Why You Should Invest in a Hotel in 2019
The hotel industry can be a profitable business venture even for first-time investors! They can be a particularly attractive proposition in some specific market segments, like boutique hotels. If one of your goals for the new year is to explore potential business opportunities, now is a great time to consider the US hotel industry sector. […]
Why You Should Invest in a Hotel in 2019
The hotel industry can be a profitable business venture even for first-time investors! They can be a particularly attractive proposition in some specific market segments, like boutique hotels. If one of your goals for the new year is to explore potential business opportunities, now is a great time to consider the US hotel industry sector. […]
