When you purchase a franchise, you’re buying a business, but you’re also obtaining access to a trusted, nationally recognized name. That’s part of the beauty of franchising, regardless of the industry – the public is largely already aware of your business and its reputation before you open your doors on Day One. Franchising makes it … Continue reading "Local Support – The Secret to Success for Your Franchise"

Buying a franchise is something that should not be done on a whim, but you might be surprised at the lack of research and due diligence that goes into some buyers’ decisions. As you might expect, those who fail to ask the right questions and perform the appropriate research often fail with their businesses, as … Continue reading "Three Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Franchise"

Succeeding at business in today’s world requires a certain amount of Internet marketing expertise. This means using social media, setting up a website, growing an email database and practicing proper SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques so that you can be found on the web. One aspect that business owners tend to neglect, though, is blogging. … Continue reading "Blogging Your Business — Five Tips for Success"

Marketing your franchise on the Internet is essential for success, and one of the best ways to reach people is through email. Unfortunately, not many franchisees and business owners understand how to build and maintain an email database. And those who do still see their lists degrade by more than 20% each year, according to … Continue reading "Building Your Email Database – Five Can’t-Miss Tips"

Have you determined that buying a franchise is the best way for you to put your business skills and talents to work? If so, you know that franchising offers the best way for you to enjoy the experience of running your own business without the potential pitfalls that can get in the way of shepherding … Continue reading "Find a Franchise – Tips to Help You Locate the Best Opportunity"