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Dec 31, 2015

Overcoming Your Fear and Jumping Into Franchising

If you are among the growing number of Canadian people dissatisfied with working for someone else and dreaming of owning your own business, then you may have already considered the possibility of...

Dec 31, 2015

A Franchisees Guide to Consultants

Nobody ever does anything by themselves. We all need help somewhere along the line to keep us on the straight and narrow. That’s why when you get into a franchised business it’s a good idea to...

Dec 31, 2015

Franchising is a Great Opportunity for Women

For many women, their career goal is to be their own boss. Franchising is a great opportunity for women to empower themselves and run their own business, and there are plenty of opportunities to...

Dec 31, 2015

The Future Is Bright For Franchising In Canada

When the time comes to start a business, many people are turning to a tried-and-tested model that has found much success: franchising. According to a survey conducted in the United States, over 90...

Dec 31, 2015

10 questions to ask your potential franchisor to...

Opening a franchise is an exciting moment in an entrepreneur's life. If your investment pays off, you could have the fulfilling life you've always wanted. Here are 10 questions to ask your...

Dec 31, 2015

Women in Franchising

Kelly’s kids had just gone off to college and there she was, alone at home. After all those years of being a stay-at-home mom, Kelly was starting to wonder if her decades-old business degree could...

Dec 25, 2015

Planning Your Franchise Business Plan

If you are unaccustomed to writing business plans, it may be useful to begin by thinking of it as what it is at the simplest level. It's your best guess of how the business will function given...

Dec 15, 2015

Considering a Franchise? Examine Yourself First

When you are considering self-employment for the first time and are looking at buying a franchise, make sure to distinguish between a product or experience you want to use and enjoy, and the work...

Dec 15, 2015

Essential research – Digging Into The Company

Your mission is to understand and research the franchise companies and industries that appeal to you. Obviously, you’re going to make sure that the tasks you will take on in running the business fit...

Dec 15, 2015

How to Plan your Franchise Marketing Plan

While you will likely buy into a business that already has a robust marketing and advertising platform, you may still find that doing some of your own will create the best results. As with...

Dec 15, 2015

Networking and Why it is so important

Networking supports your business and marketing plans by helping you to find clients, suppliers, and advocates for your goals. The best networks are natural, built of people who you know, like,...

Dec 15, 2015

Public Speaking

Like singing, public speaking is a performance. Your goal is to win opinion and to inspire action for your business or cause. Perhaps it's your business plan, and you are presenting it to a group of...

Dec 8, 2015

Can My Business Become a Franchise?

If you have a successful business and are looking to grow and distribute your product or service to more customers, then franchising may be a viable option. Franchising is a growth business model...

Dec 4, 2015

Three Things Honest Franchisors Will Never Say

Luckily for prospective franchisees, franchisors can’t just say what they think people want to hear. Local and federal governments regulate how franchisors conduct business, and the consequences...

Nov 8, 2015

Feel More Confident: Four Franchise Questions You...

One of the best resources you have during a franchise search is the existing franchisees. They know the business, have firsthand experience with the franchiser, and can provide valuable insight. The...

Oct 27, 2015

Franchise vs Start-Up

It is often said that starting a franchise business has its advantages, a proven business model, ongoing training and support, and an established brand. Here are a few more advantages that...

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