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Looking to buy a franchise
Looking to Buy a Franchise Sometimes the place you are used to is not the place you belong.— William Wheeler, screenwriter Why are you Looking to buy a franchise? There are several reasons for looking for a franchise. How many of the following reasons fit you? You are...
The Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Resale Franchise
The Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Resale Franchise I am often asked about purchasing a resale franchise. Since I like to keep you informed about owning a business or franchise; this article provides the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Resale Franchise. Contact me if...
Is comfort stopping you from buying a franchise
Is comfort stopping you from buying a franchise "Comfort can be dangerous. Comfort provides a floor but also a ceiling."— Trevor Noah I remember when I started my first business. As a young mother, an opportunity presented itself. I was torn between being a stay at...
14 Reasons to Go into Business for yourself
14 Reasons to Go into Business for yourself Note: This article is an excerpt from my book, Franchising Without Fear, Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your own Business Often you hear the thousands of reasons not to go into business. In fact, there are lots of reasons...
Successful People do this
Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better. -Jim Rohn What are you willing to do, that others won't? Once I was talking with a colleague and he was commenting on how much money a person...
Three reasons to open a franchise NOW
Believe it or Not – Now is the Perfect Time to Open a Franchise Three reasons to start your business NOW! Are you torn about whether to start a business or open a franchise? Have you been thinking about this for a long time, but just haven’t been able to move forward?...
Six Characteristics of a Positive Mind Set for your business
Six Characteristics of a Positive Mind Set for your business Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing - ABRAHAM LINCOLN An excerpt from my book Franchising Without Fear. Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your...
Take the “RISE” Entrepreneurial Assessment
Take the "RISE" Entrepreneurial Assessment The all New Rise Business Builder Assessment is here! You are invited to take our NEW RISE entrepreneurial assessment. Leverage your skills to match those of successful franchisees. Recognize your strengths as key components...
10 Reasons to Own a Technology Franchise
10 Reasons to Own a Technology Franchise Own a franchise where demand is high Here are my top 10 reasons to own a technology franchise Make a difference in the lives of those you serve Endless opportunities in this space. Teach STEM-Robot-Technology to children...
Six Steps to find a franchise
Six steps to find a franchise Franchising can be a lucrative and fulfilling business venture. However, choosing a franchise can appear daunting and stressful. It’s important to pick the right franchise for you! To make it as stressless as possible, Trish at Select...
Corporate refugees looking to buy a franchise
Corporate refugees looking to buy a franchise Time for a change? Are you one of the thousands of corporate refugees looking for a franchise? Have you been downsized, laid off, and/or deemed obsolete? Perhaps you are just tired of the same grind day in and day out. For...
Top 10 reasons to buy this Amazing Brewery franchise
Top 10 reasons to buy this Amazing Brewery franchise Did you ever hear of a brewery franchise? This business offers all the benefits of owning a very cool brewery with the additional advantages of a franchise. 1. A brewery without brewing! This franchise brews the...
Start a Business or Buy a Franchise?
Should You Start a Business or Buy a Franchise? From the book: Franchising Without Fear One of the central questions people ask when going into business is, “Should I start a business from scratch or buy a franchise?” First, consider why you are going in to business....
Four Reasons to Buy a Franchise Now
Four Reasons to Buy a Franchise now “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Benjamin Franklin This may be the best time to buy a franchise. Are you ready for a new adventure, in a career transition, or just bored with your corporate job? Perhaps you are...
Confront your fear of buying a franchise
Confront your fear of buying a franchise Franchising Without Fear Confront your fear of buying a franchise. Fear can be a friend or a foe. Because we do not like change, we become accustomed to the same routines and find changes unnerving. Our routines become...
The Franchise Decision
Franchising without fear Your DIY Decision-making Tool Box When buying a franchise there are so many factors that go into your decision. It is wise to make a fact based choice rather than an emotional decision. That's why, I added a section in my book Franchising...
Realities of Running A Business
Franchising without fear Realities of Running A Business Many people believe that when their business opens, they will become instantly rich, will hire people to do all their work, and will ride off into the sunset in a new Mercedes. You need to know, that this is not...
Inside the book–Franchising without Fear
Inside the Book--Franchising Without Fear A brief summary by the author Franchising Without Fear, Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your Own Business contains several sections that address different aspects of buying a business or franchise. We start with "WHY". The...