Owning a franchise is a way of giving your business an enormous advantage in the business world. In the first year of business, about 30 percent of non-franchise businesses fail, but only about 4 percent of franchises do. To ensure that your business is not one of those 4 percent, there are many ways that …
If you’ve had your eye on franchise opportunities but thought that this isn’t the best economic climate to open a new business, there are a few facts that you should know. The opportunities presented by franchises are not shrinking with the rest of the economy. In fact, it’s a great economic climate for opening a …
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When you think of the word “franchise” what comes to mind? Do you envision a business in a box, something to set and forget, or maybe perhaps a hobby that you can run at your leisure? Here are the 7 essential questions you’ll need to ask before investing in any franchise. Is the brand recognizable? …
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Are you in this position? After giving years of your life to a company, you see your retirement years approaching with not much to offer you. A second career might be in order. Since you don’t want to end up on the interview line or stumbling through starting your own business from scratch, a franchise …
It’s no secret that the U.S. economy has seen better days. However, there is a silver lining for small-business owners, and especially franchisees. The dip in the economy has created a stronger drive for some individuals to finally start their own business. And when it comes to starting your own business, it doesn’t get easier …
Internet marketing has revolutionized the way that people can find your franchise business. However, many owners of franchises aren’t aware that they can use their website as more than just a fancy brochure. In fact, the combination of social media, smart phones and your website can create a powerful system for getting more feet in …
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Parents often have special concerns about opening a new business, but there are plenty of franchise opportunities for parents that can make the balance between life and work easier. Some of the best franchise opportunities for parents are ones that allow for flexible working hours, fun environments or the opportunity to work part time if …
The Patriot Express Loan program has been created for small businesses that are at least 51% owned or controlled by veterans or members of the military community. The maximum loan amount is $500,000 and this can include a revolving line of credit of up to 7 years. Eligible military community members include: Veterans Service-disabled veterans …
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That’s pretty impressive in this economy and illustrates that not all is gloom and doom! Many coffee franchises continue to do well and you can review over 50 top coffee related franchises for sale at www.FranchiseGenius.com. Maybe a coffee franchise is in your future??
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