Joel Libava
As 2016 winds down, and thoughts turn to holiday lights, chestnuts roasting over open fires, and spinning Dreidels, business still takes place. A lot of it. There’s also a continuous stream of franchising and small business news and stories. And holiday lights!
Here’s what’s happening news-wise in franchising/small business.
Franchising News
When the doors open at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in January, thousands of potential franchisees will be able to get closer to fulfilling their dreams of owning a business. For more information on Franchise Expo South 2017, go here.
The Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit is making its European debut, July 18-20, 2017 at London’s Grange City Hotel. Foodies will love this summit. More information.
If you’re going to start a business-you’re going to need insurance. That’s because you’re going to putting a lot on the line. Read about the importance of business insurance in this article from The New York Times
This U.S. Military veteran just launched an angelic franchise business.
Most pet franchise opportunities aren't worth your time. This one is different — and most people never even hear about it. Low investment. Serious support. Real upside.
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Did you know that there are actually franchise businesses (maybe in your own community) that can set up a beautiful holiday display at your home? Read about the one in Fredrick, Maryland.
Small Business News
Small Business Saturday has turned into a YUGE event. There are probably some great deals from local small businesses right down the street from you. Look
News Update: In case you didn’t know, there was just a historic Presidential Election result in the U.S. Read how the President-Elect could possibly change some things pertaining to small business loans.
Did you know that on average, each small business has $84,000 in unpaid invoices? Me either. The folks at Entrepreneur.com discuss this troubling stat.
The best breeding grounds for small businesses are located in American South and Southwest, according to this article from New York Biz Journal.
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About the Author
Joel Libava is The Franchise King® — an independent franchise advisor with 25+ years in the industry, two published books on franchising, and his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur® Magazine and others. In addition, he wrote exclusively for the U.S. Small Business Administration blog for eight years. He doesn't sell franchises. Instead, Joel helps you figure out if franchise ownership is actually right for you — and if it is, teaches you his powerful, proven-to-work franchise research techniques, so you can make a smart, informed decision on a franchise to own and be your own boss.
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