The Hunt for Recession-Resistant Businesses

With the economy continuing to run on what can only be described as a roller coaster ride, those people interested in starting a business or franchise are looking for business models that are recession resistant.

It’s Not All About “Location, Location, Location!”

No matter what your product or service the key to finding a great location is through good old fashioned legwork. You can use a commercial realtor to help identify potential locations, but you should take it upon yourself to visit each location at different times of the day, on different days of the week, to make sure it’s truly the best location for your particular business.

What’s Stopping You From Starting Your Own Small Business?

Whether doing my weekly radio show, teaching entrepreneurial classes, or doing personal coaching, I talk to a lot of would-be entrepreneurs these days and I’m discovering that many of them are suffering from what I call, “I Don’t Syndrome” or IDS. IDS is a sad malady that affects many people who claim they want to start their own business, but never seem to get beyond just talking about it. Worse still is that this is a preventable disease that can be cured by facing it head on, or accepting the fact that not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur.

The 10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Purchasing a Franchise

As a prospective franchisee you will need to commit significant amounts of time, energy, expense and lost opportunity cost in making the investment to establish and operate a franchise. So, it only makes sense that you should spend comparable resources to understand what you are purchasing, investigate the franchise system, and protect your legal rights in the process.

Use Your IRA to Finance Your Dream Business

Now there’s a way you can get your hands on the money that will allow you to live out your dream of business ownership. And the amazing thing is – you probably already have that money in your own possession.

Is Owning a Franchise Right for You?

Many people dream about owning their own business, quitting their 9-5 job where they work for someone else, and becoming their own boss. For many, owning a franchise is the quickest way to accomplish this goal. However, before you quit your day job, you need to decide if you are cut out to be a franchisee.

Slow Economy is a Great Time to Buy a Franchise

If you believe the national headlines, you’d think that all is doom and gloom in the business world. But there’s a silver lining behind every dark cloud. A bad economy can offer some real deals to the savvy investor, particularly one looking at business ownership. The key is to know how to take advantage of the situation and turn the lemons into lemonade.

Teleprospecting: The Future in Lead Generation Programs

If you are looking for an efficient way of generating prospects for your business, teleprospecting might be just the ticket. This process can be used to gather high-level market information and identifying qualified prospects via the phone.

Hot Party Franchises For the Fun Entrepreneur

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. While you probably have to type that quote a couple hundred times to really drive the point home, it’s true that without balance in your life, you’re likely to go as crazy as Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Here’s a few party franchises that let you run your own successful business and have fun at the same time.

5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Franchise’s Marketing Machine

If you are looking for a few ways to put your franchise’s marketing plan on steroids, the following five techniques have been proven to be effective in engaging the maximum amount of prospects in the shortest amount of time.