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Franchise Ownership: When You’re Sick And Tired Of Working For Nincompoops

Has your frustration level (at work) reached unsustainable levels?

I’ve been there.But, not for a long, long time.

Do I still get frustrated? Absolutely.

But my frustrations are different now.

Because I don’t have a boss.

Maybe you don’t have to have a boss either.

Are You Sick And Tired Of Working For Nincompoops?

I have worked for some real jerks over the years. More on that here.

I’m very grateful that I don’t anymore. That I don’t work for jerky bosses anymore. That I don’t work for...

Franchise Business And Small Business Links For December

It’s the last month of the year. Really?

I hope it was a good year for you-whether you’re a franchise/small business owner or an employee.

Let’s take a look at what’s happening in business.

Franchise Business And Small Business Links For December

Every month, ADP comes up with an employment report that focuses on the franchise sector of small business.

From the ADP website:

The ADP National Franchise Report, the first and only report of its kind, is a monthly snapshot of the current U.S. no...

Money-Making Franchise Opportunities Part 3: Research

Money-making franchise opportunitieshave been the focal point of this 3-Part series.

In Part 2, I shared information and tips on choosing franchise opportunities you can (hopefully) make money owning. Feel free to review the article again.

Part 1 included tips and more on where to find franchises, both offline and online. Remember?

In Part 3, I’m going to share some of my top franchise research tips. The type of research that will enable you to get the answers you need about the franchise op...

Grab Your Luggage For Franchise Discovery Day

The day you travel to franchise headquarters – for a visit, is a big one.

It’s when the rubber will meet the road.

It’s when you’ll experience a sense of excitement and at the same time, a sense of doom.

Real fear will set in.

Normal fear.

So, are you ready to grab your luggage?

Read on.

Grab Your Luggage For Franchise Discovery Day

You feel that your search for the right franchise is over.

You’ve landed on an opportunity that feels like it’s the one.

You’ve done your research. You’ve vis...

The 7 Most Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise

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Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most emotional, stressful, and exciting moments of your life. Dropping a check for $10K – $50K (or more) will be one of the scariest and most exhilarating purchases you’ll ever make.

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Money-Making Franchise Opportunities Part 2: Choosing

(Choices)

In part 1 of this 3-Part series onMoney-Making Franchise Opportunities, I shared a few different ways to find franchises.

Go here if you haven’t read Part 1 yet. If you’ve already hit the franchise opportunity websites I recommended in Part 1, great. Now, I’m going to show you a few ways you can choose money-making franchises.

How Many?

Do you have any idea how many different franchise opportunities there are?

Most of us (in franchising) put the number of franchise opportunities a...

Can You Find A Franchise To Buy At A Franchise Expo?

(Image courtesy of MFV Expositions)

Sure you can. There are lots of ways to find a franchise to buy. A live event like a franchise expo can be a great place to learn about available franchise opportunities in your area.

But, you have to know what to expect at a franchise expo.

What Happens At Franchise Expos

Some hawking for sure.

The definition of hawking -used as a verb: to peddle or offer for sale by calling aloud in public.

Hawking does take place at franchise shows. I know because I’...

Money-Making Franchise Opportunities Part 1: Finding Them

In this 3-part series on money-making franchise opportunities, I’m going to show you the best ways to find, choose, and research franchises.

Franchises that you can actually make money owning.

You good with that?

Buying A Franchise?

First off, a question:

Why do you want to buy a franchise?

Allow me to take a stab at a few of your possible reasons.

1. You’ve been downsized.

A small percentage of people who lose their jobs-especially those who’ve worked in the corporate environment, look at...

Franchise And Small Business Links For November

It’s getting to be that time; the time to stay indoors more-well…in the Northern climes.

Being indoors can be a good thing as the winds of November start to swirl.

Hey…I have an idea; let’s learn a little about wind:

So, now you know more about wind than you did before you watched that video.

Franchise And Small Business Links For November

Here is a collection of franchise and small business stories and news items I found-and want to share with you. Feel free to pass these links around to o...

I Really Wish CVS Pharmacy Would Franchise Their Business

There is a CVS Pharmacy located less than a mile from my Castle. It has to be one of their highest-grossing stores in Ohio.

Every time I’ve gone in there for a prescription, I mean every time, there are literallyhundreds of filled prescriptions sitting in plastic baskets-not waiting to be picked up…but waiting to be put into bins alphabetically for pick up in the future. The prescriptions that are ready to be picked up are already in the bins.

I’ve never walked into that particular CVS Pharm...