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How to avoid sexism, overthinking, and lack of confidence when buying a business

Know what you want, define it, write it down, and go for it. Simple as that. If you need a template Google “SMART goals.”

Sarah Barker

Covid-19 and the E-2 Visa

The E-2 Visa is different from most visas in that the E-2 Visa is much more about investing and developing a business in America. Without th

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How to respond to a negative business review

Own a small business and deal with reviews? Read our article from guest marketing professional Ryan Joos, for tips and tricks to respond

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Your Military Training Prepared You to Operate a Franchise

Veterans make excellent entrepreneurs for many reasons. A closer look at the skills and attributes they bring to the table brings a deeper u

Sarah Barker

Understanding franchise contracts, what an attorney wants you to know.

At its most basic, buying a franchise simply involves exchanging commitments and responsibilities between yourself, the Buyer, and the Franc

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UNDERSTANDING FEAR AND ANXIETY

You have had a dream of owning your own business during most of your career – and you have followed all of the steps in investigating variou

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The Difference Between Owning A Franchise Vs. A Start-up

You've made the decision to be your own boss, now what? Do you start a business from scratch, buy an existing business or buy a franchise?

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The Culture of Franchising

While franchising offers its owners a great deal of personal freedom, to say they have “total freedom” would be incorrect. Because franchisi

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How To Franchise Your Business

Check out our overview of what you need to be aware of, to turn your business into a franchise.

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Profit & Loss Statement; Why you need one and the truth it tells you about your business

A Profit & Loss Statement tells you a story about the financial wellbeing of your business. It answers questions like: Is my business profi

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Franchise Opportunities – Fears That Drown Dreams – Installment # 1

There are many reasons why an individual doesn’t pursue the dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Some are legitimate reasons, including the fa

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Are You Franchise Material?

As consultants, we speak to hundreds of people every day that are considering the purchase of a franchise. And one of the questions we hear

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Does it pay to buy a "Resale" Franchise?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing franchise unit?

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Questions to ask before buying a franchise

Buying a business is a big step and even if a franchise can be less risky, it's still a risk. When looking over purchasing a business there

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How to determine if a franchise is a good investment.

Franchising has become a very popular option for many people wanting to cross over from employee to become a business owner. Let's face it

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5 great reasons to own a dog training franchise

5 great things about owning a dog training franchise.

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Steps to Entrepreneurship

Interested in franchises and how the research process works? The thought of buying a business can be both exciting and terrifying dependin

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Understanding the difference between franchise opportunities

Understanding the difference between cost, location, and business types are crucial when exploring a franchise opportunity.

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What is included in a franchise fee

Franchise fees can be broken down into two categories, the initial fee and the ongoing fees. It's important to understand these fees when

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The pros and cons of working from home

Women working from home awards dog Employee of the Month for 9 straight months.

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