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Interstate All Battery Center Bucks Industry Norms; Full Disclosure Policy Fosters Franchising (DALLAS) – "How much money can I earn?" is one of the top questions that entrepreneurs and potential franchisees typically ask before they ...

December 04, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

One of the industries that everyone is cheering as a recession-resistant market these days is the auto repair industry, and in fact, they’re right. When recession hits, spending decreases; this, in the world of cars, means that fewer new cars ...

December 04, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

A good businessman will gladly accept wise counsel wherever and whenever he can get it, especially amidst a global economy elbow-deep in recession. Most methods that businesses use to stay afloat in recession involve increasing cash flow and ...

December 15, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

With recession the big threat these days, businessmen in most industries are afraid of looming business failure and hoping that they might just find the way to make it safely through to the other side of this economic storm. Operating a franchise ...

December 19, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Stepping out and taking hold of a business opportunity as a franchise owner is never a comfortable task. No matter how excited a person can be about the prospect of owning his own business, there is always some degree of trepidation at what all it ...

December 25, 2008 by By Jon Clem  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In light of the current economic climate, small business startups need every possible advantage available to them in order to have a shot at succeeding. Most experts agree that when recession is in full force, the name of the game for businesses ...

December 25, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Too many people, when thinking of business opportunities, focus solely on franchises that serve consumers directly, completely missing a wide spectrum of opportunities that address the various needs that other businesses have. Especially now, when ...

November 08, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Obviously, we’re in the midst of a recession; that’s been the buzzword for too long now to ignore it. But the question rising to the surface of people’s minds now is exactly how long this downward trend is going to last. A ...

November 11, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Selling in the Face of Adversity By Mark C. Siebert As much as we would all hope that growth would proceed unabated, sometimes there are bumps in the road. And for those of us concerned with the franchise sales process, the most ...

November 19, 2008 by By Mark C. Siebert  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Telling someone how to find the best franchise for her is kind of like telling someone how to find the best clothing: so you figure out what size you are and what you like, and then find the clothes that match you best. It really is kind of ...

November 21, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The simple answer to this article’s title question is "yes." Though landscaping isn’t one of those essential services that survives recession by virtue of being necessary to human survival, it has somehow developed a track record of ...

November 28, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The current recession has undoubtedly spurred an unending number of articles, analyses, and commentaries on corners of the business world that haven’t been struck as hard by the economic slowdown as others. Everyone is looking to make some ...

November 29, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By nature, most businessmen are highly motivated people, ready to take on anything standing between them and whatever variety of success they’re in pursuit of. Not all businessmen, though, are ready and willing to take on the broader ...

October 04, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

It seems that people tend to fall into one of two categories: they are either organized or they aren’t. Interestingly, this difference between people can tell a lot about what kind of business opportunities they might be best suited to ...

October 07, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Between diet and lifestyle changes in the last 50 years, America has become a very unhealthy and overweight place. When people and public services address this subject, they generally mention that roughly one-third of Americans are obese, and that ...

October 09, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The publishing industry is one of the largest in the world, raking in an astounding $444bil across the globe in 2007. Of course, the average work from home entrepreneur is likely to wonder what such a massive industry has to do with him, because ...

October 11, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Recession is one of those accursed words that by mere utterance can raise the arm hair of both politicians and businessmen, and these days in the US, there is certainly a lot of arm hair standing upright. Between major bank buyouts and bull market ...

October 17, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Many people make the mistaken assumption that buying a small business franchise means signing your life away to doing the same mundane tasks, day in and day out. Some franchises work that way, but businesses like that are clearly marked as such, ...

October 23, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Amidst recent economic turbulence, there is at least one thing that has made American citizens grin a little in the last month or two, and that is the falling price of gas. Though the reasons for the sudden decline in gasoline prices around the ...

October 28, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

These days, America’s eyes, as well as those of most of the world, are locked on one thing and one thing only: recession. It doesn’t look like the nation has quite gotten to the point of building bunkers and storing canned goods, but it ...

October 31, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Choosing the right home based business can often be rather tricky. It involves a lot of factors ranging from your prior business experience to your current financial position; even where you live. It is that last concern (where you live) that can ...

September 01, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

One of the things that bother people most in life is that they can sometimes feel geographically trapped by their job. Having always worked in the same place and knowing nothing outside their hometown, they feel as though the availability to travel ...

September 06, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There is a saying that "there's a kernel of truth in every lie" and when it comes to the business world, often times fallacies can arise and discourage an eager entrepreneur, when at their core, there is very little truth behind them. ...

September 06, 2008 by By Jessica Dees  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The last decade has seen record numbers of women diving head first into franchise ownership. Between 1995 and 2005, the percentage of female-owned franchises jumped from 8.5% to 25%, and it is still steadily increasing. Women now make up one of ...

September 13, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you’re looking at the possibility of starting your own low investment franchise, chances are good that you’ve heard some information about low cost franchises that may not be entirely accurate. Whether those tales were told to you by ...

September 13, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In the grand scheme of things, there aren’t many franchise businesses that can say they’re part of a $148bil industry, and even fewer can say that they are at the helm of such a massive market. But such business opportunities do exist, ...

September 18, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

When you choose to pursue your own franchise business, there are many decisions to be made. One of the most essential of those decisions is what kind of franchise you want to invest yourself in. Even if you’ve staunchly decided that a ...

September 22, 2008 by By Ben Baggett  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Though summer may be at an end, there’s no rule that says that recreational fun has to come to a close along with it. Regardless of season, sports and recreation are an undeniable part of life and a profitable business opportunity for wise ...

September 28, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you like the idea of being self employed yet entering the marketplace with an already established business then a franchise might be a good opportunity for you. However, there is a lot to learn about franchises before taking a leap into this ...

August 06, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Owning a franchise is a wonderful business opportunity that more and more individuals are taking advantage of each and every day. And, with all businesses there are certain times of the year that are more profitable than others. For the following ...

August 06, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Searching for a new and unique home business opportunity? There’s plenty of options out there, but it can be pretty easy to get lost in the sea of business after business without really finding the home based business that will set you apart ...

August 02, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

It’s Summer. We’ve faced the bitter cold of winter, passed through that awkward and wet transition called spring, and now we’ve finally arrived: summer has officially returned to us. It didn’t take long to get here either, ...

August 05, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In today’s economy, dual income families are becoming more and common and necessary, but for many people, the answer to money woes in the slumping economy is getting a second job to make ends meet, or “moonlighting.” Now, you ...

August 07, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Todd Recknagel Life at home is good for Mr. Handyman. Garnering magazine top honors for the home improvement category four years running, adding 50 territories in each of those years to reach the 300 unit mark, and embarking on a national ...

August 08, 2008 by By Staff Writer  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There’s nothing an animal lover enjoys more than getting to spend time with their favorite furry friend and with a pet franchise you can spend plenty of time with animals while making great profits for yourself. There are quite a few new and ...

August 08, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Promises of a paperless society have been floating around for the past several decades, yet the advent of the home printer and the inks and toners needed by printers in homes and offices everywhere continues to keep this massive industry going with ...

August 11, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Some estimates claim that Americans eat a whopping 100 acres of pizza a day. To give you an idea of what that means, imagine the entire landscape of Disneyland covered in tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. But it doesn't stop at the fences, ...

August 13, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The word retail can bring to mind a handful of things for the average American: Wal-Mart, Target, Macy's, JC Penny, a favorite book shop, and maybe the handful of little mom-and-pops in the neighborhood. Entrepreneurs, however, are no ordinary ...

August 18, 2008 by By Rex White  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In recent years, America has become increasingly aware of what is now one of our biggest national health risks: obesity. There are no two ways around the fact that, as a country, we're fat. Some reports claim that as much as one-third of adults in ...

August 21, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

With the recent slump in the economy, many entrepreneurs are weighing their options very carefully before jumping into a new investment or business opportunity, yet the fact that many are choosing to wait to see what happens to the economy could ...

August 22, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

People have a tendency to draw a stark line between who they are in their personal lives and who they are in business. While many businesses operate this way to create a high level of professionalism at the work place, some businesses function ...

August 23, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Though businesses sometimes like to restrict themselves to certain geographic boundaries, the entrepreneurial spirit knows no borders. With the right kind of self-starting, hard-driven business owners living on both sides of the US/Canada border, ...

August 25, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Though you may not expect it, the personnel and staffing industry is an ever-growing market in the US economy; currently, reports claim that staffing has become an $87bil industry. There is a very real need for jobs in our country, and when there ...

August 29, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

A lot of fancy words get thrown around whenever people talk about franchise businesses, and for even a seasoned businessperson, unfamiliar with exactly what every term means, things can get a little fuzzy. The term home based business could very ...

August 29, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

We all know the old saying: "the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer." It's not a problem for the rich, but as far as the poor are concerned, it's a terrible sentiment of hopelessness, and sometimes it becomes the mentality of those ...

July 10, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

A lot of thought, time and preparation go into starting a new business and with all the stress and pressure that comes with a new business, wouldn’t it be nice to know that you don’t have to worry about money? Sure, money will play a ...

July 21, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Every day, from coast to coast, thousands of men and women make their money perfecting the advertising and marketing of the retail corporations that employ them, hoping to sway the public for just another day of sales. We read ads all the time, ...

July 29, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Of the dozen difficult aspects of selecting, starting, and running a new franchise opportunity, few are as potentially paralyzing as paying for it. Most of us have learned that money doesn’t grow on trees, and the average franchisee-to-be ...

July 30, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The first point to make about Royalties is that good Franchise systems should look at them not as a payment but rather as a remittance. It is the Franchisor’s share of the income derived from customers or clients. The Franchisee collects ...

June 06, 2008 by By Dennis Schooley  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

So you think you want to franchise your pizza concept. You think that if you started to franchise you’d become rich. You think that because you don’t have to actually run all the new stores that your people problems are over because ...

June 06, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

An entrepreneur is always on the lookout for the next big thing.  Computer and internet businesses have taken off in the last decade and stabilized, showing that they are a giant industry that’s here to stay, but the big question on the ...

June 02, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Some reports say that today's health and fitness industry is bigger than it's ever been, raking in some $16 billion and serving roughly 42 million every year, and it continues to grow.  As the nation becomes increasingly ...

June 04, 2008 by By Ben Baggett  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

FranChoice, Inc.  Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice If you are about to become a new franchisee, you may have some anxiety when it comes time to sign the franchise agreement. You will probably wonder what part of the franchise ...

May 05, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Lori Kiser-Block, CFE President, FranChoice, Inc.  Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice Franchising is a wonderful way to go into business for yourself. So many things have already been established for your benefit: branding, ...

May 05, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc.  Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice There are two effective ways to become a business owner without reinventing the wheel and starting your own business from scratch: buying a business ...

May 05, 2008 by By Jeff Elgin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

If you were going to place a bet at a horse race, the first thing you'd do is look at the daily racing form to see a horse's pedigree, how he has performed in previous races and other significant events to help you in the prediction of its ...

May 05, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Lori Kiser-Block, CFE President, FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice This seemingly simple question is actually quite complex. It demonstrates the power and importance of terminology and how the words we use to ...

May 05, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice Congratulations on your interest in buying a franchise! The number of companies that have chosen to grow their businesses through franchising and the number of people who have decided to own their ...

May 06, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice Statistics show that your chances for success as an entrepreneur are greater if you start your new business as a franchisee rather than opening a business all on ...

May 06, 2008 by By Jeff Elgin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice Can you answer a resounding "YES" to these questions? Am I willing to dedicate long hours every day for at least two years to get my business up and running? Do I ...

May 06, 2008 by By FranChoice  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice 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 ...

May 06, 2008 by By Jeff Elgin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc. A wise investor, whether he puts money in the stock market or real estate or even collectible figurines, always considers the return he can expect on his investment. This should also be true of franchise ...

May 06, 2008 by By Jeff Elgin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, chances are you’ve considered one or any number of food franchises, and for good reason. Fast food ...

May 06, 2008 by By Jeff Elgin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

FranChoice, Inc. Request a Free Consultation from FranChoice You've probably heard the term "turnkey" many times and may have wondered what it means in terms of franchising. Turnkey basically refers to a franchise package so complete ...

May 06, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

In our ever-increasingly cashless society, a good credit score has become as much of a status symbol as the new Mercedes that you lease with it.  Like it or not, your credit impacts your ability to buy a house, a car or even get a loan to start ...

May 19, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

It used to be that the man of a house was the “bread winner,” meaning that he was one who got to go out into the working world to make the dollars and cents necessary to feed his wife and kids back at the homestead.  Gentlemen, I ...

May 21, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Starting a new business, although it may be challenging, can be one of the most rewarding and financially beneficial moves you can make.  The entrepreneurial spirit is as much a part of the American dream as 2.4 children and white picket ...

May 28, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There is a huge surge of people in America that are leaving the corporate world and jumping into the small business world in order to experience the freedom and excitement that comes from being their own boss and owning their own business. If you ...

April 09, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

For some of us, making money is not enough to really provide personal satisfaction in the work that we do; what we’re really looking for is the knowledge that someone else’s life has honestly been bettered by our presence in it.  ...

April 28, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There is a huge balancing act that comes along with life, especially once life is no longer limited to the scope of one person. For couples, life can get extremely stressful and frustrating as the balancing act of career and income compete with time ...

March 04, 2008 by Posted By Ginger Watford  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Many people considering a new business opportunity may equate small businesses to small profits.  Well it may surprise you to find out that, according to the US Small Business Administration, “small businesses create two of every three ...

March 07, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

The days of walking into a local diner, or restaurant and asking for a cup of coffee are rapidly retreating. While there is still something to be said about the old fashioned “cup of Joe” that you can get no questions asked with free ...

March 09, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There are many new franchise owners every day. In fact, over 2000 people every day decide to go into business for themselves in one capacity or another. With so many new franchises available, it’s easy to understand that it’s not a niche ...

March 26, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There are a number of questions an entrepreneur should ask himself before buying a franchise. As with any new business venture, you should carefully weigh all your options before starting a franchise. This article will cover some of the many ...

February 04, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

What makes a franchise stand out in the crowd?  Entrepreneurs perceive and pursue new opportunities.  What distinguishes entrepreneurial ventures from other business is that they are based on a perceived new opportunity which ...

February 07, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Making the decision to go into business for yourself is a complex decision that most likely took a lot of thought and consideration. Now the only decision left to make is which business franchise is the right opportunity for you. Maybe the choice ...

February 15, 2008 by By Eric Bell  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Do you consider yourself a “kid person” whether or not you are a parent?  Would you like the idea of a business opportunity or franchise business that involves a product or service that is fun, exciting, and beneficial for young ...

February 19, 2008 by By Farrah Kennedy  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

There has been an emerging trend in the business world to have areas of expertise and specialization. When a company, large or small, is able to focus on the service or product that they do well and not waste time, energy, and resources on ...

February 21, 2008 by By Stephan Baldwin  |  0 Comments  |  Read More

Chances are, if you are looking for the freedom that comes from owning your own business or franchise you have spent some serious time considering a small business. Other business opportunities to free you from the corporate ladder would also ...

January 28, 2008 by Posted By Bryan Nisperos  |  0 Comments  |  Read More