Posts Tagged ‘Franchise’
If the Shoe Fits: Finding the Right Franchise to Fit Your Needs
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.
Read More How to Franchise Your Business
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.
Read More Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Impress and Court a Franchise Company
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.
Read More It Pays to be Neighborly: Franchises Building Relationships with the Community
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.
Read More 5 Things to Look for in a Franchisor
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.
Read More Avoiding Franchise Funding Mistakes
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.
Read MoreHow to Evaluate a Franchise Training Program
We no longer live in a one-career society. In my grandfather’s day, a person often had the same job his whole life. My father had two. I’ve already made four major career changes and have over 20 years left in the workforce.
What Is An SBA-Approved Franchise?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the government that helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Although the SBA does not directly offer loans or financing, it does offer SBA-guaranteed loan programs, through lending institutions.
Read More Can I Qualify for a Franchise?
Although it may not be immediately evident, a franchise company is under no obligation to award a franchise to just anyone who can afford the franchise fee.