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Feb 1, 2011

What To Look For When Buying A Franchise

When buying a franchise there are lots of things to be considered. Some more obvious than others. When looking for your perfect franchise, some of that perfection is going to be what they see in...

Jan 25, 2011

Want to be your own boss?

Thinking of a franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose your money if you don't investigate a...

Dec 15, 2010

The Benefits of Buying A Franchise Business

Franchise is a good business model that lets you tap in the resources of a successful business. All you need is to meet the requirements of your franchisor and you're set to start a brand new...

Nov 22, 2010

How To Evaluate A Franchise Opportunity

There are now franchise opportunities that operate in almost every type of business category that you can imagine. They are available in most price brackets and can suit most people lifestyles....

Oct 21, 2010

Starting a New Business

Starting a new business that is a franchise has all the steps and concerns that any new business has, plus some that are particular to franchises. Once the decision has been made to seek a...

Sep 14, 2010

FRANCHISE FUNDAMENTALS

#franFund p{margin-bottom:12px;} Your path to franchising must begin with research to determine which franchise is really right for you. Your search will start wider, of the franchise...

Aug 20, 2010

What to consider as a Canadian dealing with a U.S....

At a franchise convention I attended in Quebec in May, I spoke to a colleague who practices franchise law in the United States. It’s very normal for Canadian franchise lawyers to attend...

Jul 23, 2010

Franchise Opportunities For The over 50...

#overFifty p{ margin-bottom:12px; } 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...

Jul 19, 2010

The ins and outs of leasing

Whether you're negotiating a lease or a sublease for a new business, there are dozens of issues that can come back to bite you if you don't do them correctly at the outset. And these issues...

Jun 17, 2010

ACQUIRING A FRANCHISE

1. Lack of Commitment To determine whether purchasing a franchise is right for you, you should consider your own personal experience and the time you are willing to invest. If your...

May 20, 2010

Franchised businesses are never supposed to fail.

That's why doing your homework before you “buy” is so important, so the prospective franchisee can avoid disastrous mistakes and the agony of defeat. Legally, franchising is very document-intensive...

May 7, 2010

Want to buy a franchise? Read this first

#consFran p, ul, ol, li{margin-bottom:12px} #consFran ul li ul li{margin-bottom:0px;} If you're considering “buying” a franchised business in Canada and you live in Ontario, Alberta or PEI...

Apr 22, 2010

Are You Thinking About a Franchise?

How often have you thumbed through a franchise magazine or online directory and noticed a franchise opportunity advertisement, and felt you'd really like to get in on that...if only you had the...

Mar 30, 2010

A Look At The Franchise Business Model

The term "franchising" refers to a business model that's been around since the mid-1800's when the manufacturers of the Singer sewing machine first dreamed it up as a way to expand the distribution...

Mar 26, 2010

Am I a Good Franchise Candidate?

With the knowledge that most new businesses are likely to fail within the first few years, it makes sense to consider a franchise, as the success rate is far greater. If you are at the point where...

Jan 20, 2010

Home Based Business Opportunities FAQ's

There are lots of reasons that people grow weary of their job. Burnout is a common thing in the workplace due to stressful work environments, office politics, the daily commute, and the grind of...

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