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Here’s How NOT to Define Your Competition
We investors see this all the time. An entrepreneur pitches using a deck with no slide for competition. When asked (as we always do) the response is, “This is new. We have no competition.” Niet!…
Steps to Franchise a Business
Today’s Tip is on how to franchise a business. If you have a successful business and have determined that it is “franchise-able” Franchise Solutions has the next steps to take. By “franchise-able” we mean you have evaluated…
5 Keys to Career and Business Success for Introverts
In this age where every person feels the need for a relationship with people they do business with, introverts like me might seem to be at a distinct disadvantage. Most of us just don’t have…
The Rise of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
The franchise industry is seeing rapid growth in multi-unit franchising, and it’s a trend that won’t be going anywhere any time soon. The biggest reason for this is multi-unit franchising provides an opportunity for tremendous (and stable)…
3 Business Plan Critical Factors
What matters most for a business plan? When somebody asked on Quora what are the critical factors of a business plan, I came up with these three business plan critical factors: Does it achieve its business…
Interviewing Franchisees
Buying a franchise is a big, life-changing decision and is cause for proper research. After all, you’re not just investing your money; you’re investing your time, talent and skills. You might also be investing your…
10 Clues That a New Business May Not Be Your Passion
People who get stressed managing their own lives don’t make good entrepreneurs. Small businesses require multi-tasking, work prioritization, and decision-making, with no assistants or help from specialists. That’s why Fortune 500 executives usually don’t survive…
Franchising 101: What is an Area Developer?
As more and more franchises move toward multi-unit growth, area developer franchisees are also becoming more popular. If you’re looking for multi-unit franchise opportunities, you might consider area development. Here’s How It Works Area developers…
How to Launch a Warehouse Management Business
The success of shared office spaces in recent years has spawned similar business models in other industries, as well. There are a number of businesses today offering shared spaces for stylists, attorneys and accountants, just…
Think Ahead When Raising Your Early Investments
Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later you may need to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in…
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