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30Apr
Business Opportunity: Ask “why” As Well As “what” Prospect Looking For
Posted by Marcel Sim in Entrepreneurship
Article Contributed by Tami Stodghill I read a great ebook awhile back. It actually provided potent pointers on how to set your business apart from all of the other business opportunities out there. And having read the whole book, one suggestion in particular stuck out as a great way to tell if a prospect would [...]
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Every year, Entrepreneur magazine names its top franchises for sale, gathered up into a list called the “Franchise 500.” By referring to this list, prospective franchise owners can determine the top franchise for sale in any number of categories—the best fast-food franchise, the best auto service franchise, the best do-it-yourself picture framing franchise, and so on. This publication also names the 10 best franchises for sale regardless of the industry they are in, and it is this list that offers the most coveted ranking of all. The “next hottest franchise concept” certainly has a chance to advance in the standings. But year after year, the same companies continue to dominate this list, mainly because they have superb brand recognition, a solid financial base, highly satisfied franchisees committed to excellence, and products or services that have stood the test of time. As Entrepreneur sees it, here are the top 10 franchise companies for 2009.
Sometimes size does matter. When talking about a piece of chocolate cake – bigger is always better. When evaluating new cell phones – smaller gets the nod. In franchising, there are some advantages to being part of a large franchise system and other advantages to joining a small system. The question is not, “Which is better?” but “Which is better for you?”
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More and more, women are discovering that franchising is a great way to become a business owner. Whether your background is banking or baking, marketing or mothering, you’ve probably developed a set of skills that will translate to any number of franchise opportunities. And, because a franchisor will provide you with the systems, operations and training, you can make a complete career change without starting at the bottom and working your way up!
But how do you find the franchise opportunity that is right for you? With several thousand franchised businesses in the U.S., your options are nearly limitless. But don’t despair – here’s a list of steps you can take to narrow the choices to a few that really match your needs, skills, personality and aspirations.
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08Apr
Do You Have What it Takes to Be Successful as a Franchise Owner?
Posted by Kimberly Ellis in Franchise
Have you ever wondered if you have the personality and skills to be a successful franchisee? There are over 2500 franchise companies operating in the US, each requiring a plethora of different skill sets in a franchise owner.
Confusing? You bet! But there are a few key characteristics that you should be aware of to determine if franchising could work for you. Are you cut out to be a successful franchise owner?
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