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During my travels or when giving seminars or speaking at conferences, people have often asked questions about different franchises and about franchising in general. After I explain that I have been around franchising for nearly 30 years as an ...

December 05, 2007 by By Christopher Simnick  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Once you’ve done the research and decided that buying a franchise is the right business opportunity for you, the next step is choosing a franchise. But with so many franchises available in so many different industries, how do you narrow down ...

November 10, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Many entrepreneurs are looking for businesses for sale that offer them the best of both worlds - a place to make money and vacation all year long.  This search ultimately leads them to the lodging industry.  In fact, scores of these ...

November 13, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

As with any business venture, you can not always rely on information passed casually between holes at the golf course.  While 95 percent of all franchises are successful, there are several common myths that may set some franchisees up for ...

November 13, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

One of the reasons a franchise business has such a high potential for success is because of all that’s included in the initial cost.  In some cases, the start-up cost is the same (or very close) to building a business from scratch but ...

November 13, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Have you considered purchasing your own business? Perhaps you have contemplated being your own boss for some time but don’t know which business is right for you. Or maybe, you have particular interests or experience that would be very useful ...

November 13, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Have you always had a passion for cars? And often thought of having your own business? The time is now to check out the many automotive franchise opportunities available with little start up investment and plenty of rewarding benefits. The number of ...

September 12, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There is a slate of incredible franchise opportunities in the market today and one of the most exciting businesses prospects involves owning a cleaning franchise.  The most important factor to keep in mind is that cleaning franchises offer all ...

September 19, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If your entrepreneurial mind is combined with a love of travel, you may want to consider a travel franchise. Cruise franchises can be particularly lucrative as evidenced by these data: Last year, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) ...

September 24, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Are you looking for a home-based business opportunity in which you can not only earn a living but also make a different in the process?  If so, consider medical billing. Perhaps you’ve seen television spots advertising medical billing ...

August 16, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

What Exactly is the Difference Between a Traditional Franchise and a Turnkey Business? A traditional franchise is a business in which authorization has been given to an entrepreneur to sell and/or distribute an established company’s goods or ...

August 16, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Nerds ToGo So many individuals and businesses rely on their computers for communication.  Furthermore, many businesses simply can not function if their computers are not working properly.  As people struggle to keep up with advancing ...

July 03, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Atlanta, GA - AIS Media, Inc., a leading e-business solutions company and the developer of Excerpo® Mail and Excerpo® Storefront announced the results of online polling of America’s consumers concerning the restaurant industry and its ...

July 10, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

What is the Franchise Agreement? The franchise agreement outlines the way your business will work within your franchise system. It gives both you, the franchisee, and your franchisor a clear understanding of the terms of your business ...

June 11, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

After you’ve done all your research and made an informed decision about which franchise is right for you, your first step toward buying a franchise business will be your application, which—according to Craig E. Yaris of The Lemon ...

June 15, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you are interested in buying a franchise business, it may behoove you to do so through a franchise broker. You should also consider utilizing the advice of a professional franchise consultant. So, What Exactly is a Franchise Broker? A ...

June 15, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Left Unaddressed Causes Business Failure Southbury, CT – New research sponsored by The Entrepreneur's Source cites a short, but compelling list of dangers that typically cause business failure and that are prevalent across the board, in all ...

June 20, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

As you conduct more and more research into buying a business franchise, you will learn the importance of preliminary research, relying on experts (accountants, attorneys, etc.) and even the value of having an exit strategy from the very beginning. ...

June 28, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

With so many work at home based business franchises available today, you have to wonder how many of them are really legitimate. Some of them sound amazing and promise astounding sales and profit with little effort or upfront investment. A wise ...

May 01, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Have you always wanted to go into business for yourself? If so, it’s possible that you’ve considered whether buying a business franchise is the right choice for you.  Starting a business in any field is a significant life and ...

May 04, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Flexible hours, fantastic earning potential and lower investment costs are just a few of the reasons a home-based franchise opportunity appeals to entrepreneurs everywhere.  While some professionals prefer a structured work environment they can ...

May 07, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Multi-unit and multi-concept franchising both provide opportunities for fast, efficient growth. Franchising is an obvious consideration for individuals who naturally have that entrepreneurial spirit. You might be wondering what is means to have an ...

May 07, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Real people... real opportunities... real success.  This is what the "work from home" franchise industry offers.  And as more and more members of Corporate America search for financial opportunities outside the confines of their ...

May 05, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Travel franchises give entrepreneurs the option to invest in work from home franchise opportunities that are both interesting and profitable for prospective businessmen and women, even without a college degree or related experience.  After ...

May 04, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Almost half of the nation's business owners work from home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2002.  Moreover, internet franchises offer not only the benefits of working from home, but also the opportunity to communicate with the click of ...

May 04, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

When you think of the word “franchising,” real estate probably is not the first thing to come to mind.  But perhaps it should be!  Of the top 30 fastest growing franchise opportunities as ranked by Entrepreneur.com, four are ...

May 09, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Many entrepreneurs exploring the expanding world of franchising may not have significant resources to spend on popular franchises, which can carry a price tag of several hundred thousand dollars.  But there is good news for these future ...

May 09, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Starting a business can be an exceedingly rewarding endeavor. From its inception you have complete authority on all decisions big and small - something as imperative as planning a restaurant menu, for example, to choosing what color and style of ...

May 26, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There are many franchise opportunities available, especially to those who have a natural ability to sell products are services.  Some people have a certain disposition that helps others trust them easily.  Maybe they have an honest ...

April 23, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In today’s rapidly changing economy, college graduates realize that embarking on a steady career that will last many years with one company is a reality of the past.  More likely than not, college graduates will change jobs multiple times ...

April 23, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you’d rather be working out than, well, working... if your favorite channel is the health channel or your favorite website bodybuilding.com, then you may be a perfect candidate for owning and operating a sports franchise! Like ...

April 30, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

10 Tips for Working Your Way Up When it comes to the working world, there are myths and there are realities.  Attaining a promotion by simply showing up on time and doing your job proficiently is the stuff folklore is made of.  These days ...

March 12, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you are searching the Internet in search of high income business opportunities then you have probably encountered a lot and are unsure of which ones are best and which ones are scams. The truth of the matter is that there are a lot of ...

March 19, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Since there are so many franchise opportunities out there it can be difficult to evaluate them all and decide on the best one for you, especially if you are over the age of 50. Fortunately, there are plenty of franchise opportunities for the 50 ...

March 19, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There are so many home based business ideas that can make you a living that it is impossible to discuss them all. However, some of the most popular home based business ideas will be discussed. Maybe one of them will fit you or else will inspire ...

February 06, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Entrepreneurs generally do not like holding down a nine to five job working for someone else. In fact, this goes against their very nature. Entrepreneurs in general are motivated to create a business on their own through hard work, dedication, and ...

February 14, 2007 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The following franchises are some of the industry’s best franchises for car enthusiasts. They are not ranked in any particular order and all serve different aspects of the automotive market. If you are interested in a franchise that deals ...

February 19, 2007 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

You have found the best franchise for you and are really excited about its future and your new business. However, how are you going to pay for it? Many franchises require a significant investment and a large amount of liquid money that many ...

February 27, 2007 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More