(Mr. Ray Kroc) I would have really enjoyed a brief, yet fulfilling life as an insect in the 1950’s. I can easily imagine buzzing around from restaurant to restaurant, looking for gourmet feasts of...
Entrepreneurship
Joel LibavaWhy Do You Want To Be The Boss?
I’d like you to take out a piece of paper, and write down your reason (s) for wanting to become the owner of your own business. Doing this exercise on your word processor is not an option. It’s just not the...
The US Small Business Administration Has Several 50+ Entrepreneur Resources
If you’re 50+, and you’re not quite sure how your retirement years are going to play out, the SBA has an information page set-up just for you. From SBA.Gov; “According to a USA Today/Gallup...
Why is This Huge Financial Services Brand Now Offering Franchise Opportunities?
Frankly, it’s so confusing, I had to read the post twice. The very-well branded Charles Schwab financial services empire has decided to take a shot (invest) in some franchise development efforts, but...
Top Franchise Research Guide
Thinking Small Can Be Big
(Tiny puppy!) Sometimes changing the little things can mean a lot, especially in business. Today’s entrepreneurs seem to be hyper-focused on the home run; creating the next big thing. It may not have to be a big...
3 Products That Will Turn Your Overworked Email Inbox Into a Magical Place
I love opening my email inbox. It seduces me with it’s mystery and intrigue; I never know what treasures I’ll find waiting for me as I open that first well-crafted subject line. C’mon;...
What Your Credit Score Means for Your Franchise
The last two years have been challenging ones for people looking to get small business loans. It would be great if future entrepreneurs could have a bit more leverage when it comes to asking the banks for some of their...
It’s About Boogers And Spinach; My Interview With Carol Roth
Chicago has some powerful entrepreneurs. I’m not sure if it’s something in the water, or if it’s just part of living in that vibrant city, but something cool is obviously happening in the Windy. Heck...
Smarter, Faster, and Cheaper Ways To Rise To The Top
I really enjoy doing book reviews for folks that are members of my inner circle. David Siteman Garland is one of them. Some of the other members are mentioned over at www.franchisesocialmedia.com. Now, about David;...
Business.Gov’s Ultimate Guide to Franchises
It’s “The Official Business Link to The US Government.” But, it’s a lot more than that. Did you know that Business.gov is the only US Government service to provide access to Federal, state and...
Now Hiring; Future Franchise Owners (Part II)
Part 1 of this post about future franchise owners started off with this question; "Should a recent college graduate buy a franchise business?" I stated that when I was asked that question, 9 times out of 10...
Do You Really Want To Franchise Your Business?
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? By franchising your business, do you think that you’ll; Sell hundreds of franchises? Create your own empire? Become wealthier than you ever imagined...
Your Franchise Search; Where To Start
Sometimes, your franchise business opportunity search has to start at the beginning… Recently, I had the honor of being a member of the AllBusiness.com blog team, and was able to contribute some franchise/small...
Franchise Research, Entrepreneur Magazine Style
Franchise Research. Also know as the most important part of the franchise buying process… According to Entrepreneur Magazine, which just came out with their annual Franchise 500 issue; "When you're...
Green Franchising On Earth Day 2008
Today is Earth Day! As more and more of us start to understand words like "sustainability, and "carbon neutral", it is becoming increasingly clear that things that are "green" are not a fad...
Starting Your Search For A Franchise To Own
If you are thinking about becoming your own boss, and the business model of franchising is intriguing to you, where do you start your search for a franchise?
