How to Choose a Franchise That’s Right For You [VIDEO]
If you are thinking about opening a franchise, the most important advice anyone can give you is to choose the franchise that's right for you. Here's how.
By Bailey Koharchick |
Lessons Learned: How Picking the Wrong Franchise Turned Into a Loss
An entrepreneur chose a franchise that was a bad fit for him, and lost his money. These are his takeaways from the experience, and his advice on how not to repeat his mistakes.
By Lisa Furgison |
Considering Buying a Franchise? Watch This First
If you are thinking about opening a franchise, be sure to watch our Google Hangout on "How to Choose a Franchise That's Right For You" first.
By Bailey Koharchick |
Is a Startup or a Franchise Right for You?
One of my favorite themes is that choosing what type of business to start should be a matter of looking at the mirror, reflecting on who you are, developing a business based on what you like to do and what you do well. And I’m sticking with that story. But there is also an exception...
By Tim Berry |
If You’re Thinking About Franchises, You Want This Book
If you’re in any way thinking about getting into a franchise business, you need to know about Joel Libava, @FranchiseKing on Twitter, thefranchiseking.com on the web, and author of Become a Franchise Owner, the best book there is on franchise ownership. I know something about franchises. I’ve never owned a franchise, neither as franchisor or franchisee;...
By Tim Berry |
Wanted: More women franchise owners
The Franchise King® Joel Libava says the franchise industry could use more women franchisees, so he’s taken it upon himself to make sure that more women start looking into franchise ownership as a viable option to traditional corporate employment. Joel’s just announced a contest specifically for women that are interested in pursuing franchise ownership –...
By Palo Alto Software |
For Good Info on Franchise Business
If you’re at all interested in buying into a franchise business, I think you’d definitely want to become familiar with Joel Libava, his Franchise King blog, and his new e-book called How to Carefully Select a Franchise to Buy. I just read a good review by TJ McCue, founder of SalesRescueTeam.com, someone I’ve come to...
By Tim Berry |
Franchise Myth Busting Mything Its Mark
This piece called 8 Franchise Ownership Myths got my attention the other day. I like myth busters. This one, however, surprised me; some of those myths seem like they are really true. For example: Myth 2: I can only be successful in a business I love. Makes sense to me, so I guess I buy...
