According to a recent report from the US Census Bureau, “More than one in every 10 U.S. businesses is a franchise.” The report, a joint project of the Census Bureau and the International Franchise Association, found that franchising dominates in three industries, and has significant presence in man Read More
Since there are more and more successful women business owners in the marketplace today, it’s no surprise that October is ‘National Women’s Small Business Month.’ This month we celebrate the entrepreneurial achievements women make to the business world and the U.S. economy. Read More
After all the years of working, Retirement should be a time used to enjoy the pleasures of life! Most people will have children who have grown up and started working; reducing the burden of having to provide for them. If one has saved well and has provided for retirement... Read More
Starting a business is only half the game, what happens to the business after it is started is of more importance. There are many reasons why startups fail and some can be corrected and some can't. Read More
By Rieva Lesonsky The Small Business Administration (SBA), whose fiscal year ended September 30, reports some surprising news: Despite a tough economy, the number of SBA loans rose by some 30 percent in 2010.

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Here's an urban myth that's just..well..not true.There are lots of misconceptions about the franchise business. When you're at the point in which you're seriously considering the option of becoming a franchise owner, it's really important that you talk facts-not opinions. Here's the real deal about Read More
Most businesses require money to start and to grow, and generally, business owners need to obtain some sort of financing in order to get the money they need.

It can be challenging for a start-up business with no assets to secure a loan from a bank, especially in an economy where banks are limit Read More
In Part 4 of this series on "Popular Reasons For Buying a Franchise," I discussed the money part of the equation, and how money wasn't as important as some people thought. (Well, to some folks it is-just not everybody.) Read More
The insurance that may have been adequate for you as a young adult is most likely not going to be sufficient to meet your needs as mature adult. Read More
How can SME’s maximise their chances of closing deals with potential business angel investors? One option rarely discussed is to improve their negotiating skills. Read More
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