Buying a franchise unit is probably easy if you have the capital, but running one is a different story. Learn more about franchise partnership Read More
Raising money for business based around delivering education on the Web is clearly going to somewhat easier with potential investors looking in that direction. Here's a discussion with the guys from Union Square Ventures about their interest in funding Web-based ventures designed to help "disrupt" the education industry. Though it's an older video this one definitely speaks of potential things to come. I'm hunting around for the transcript Albert Wenger said would likely be published from the "hacking education" event Read More
Once in awhile, I receive an email or two from a loyal reader of this blog suggesting that I'm being rather negative, when it comes to my writing. I think that I'm a realist. I think I... Read More
It's the most important part of your due diligence. Now, unless you're going to become a franchise owner because you want to save the planet, I'm thinking... Read More
We often get asked whether there are government grants available to start a small business. A recent story on the CBC National News profiled a B.C. entrepreneur who purchased a book sold by a private company that would supposedly contain all government grants available for his business. This $500 book contained inaccurate information and even descriptions of long discontinued programs. In short, the book was worthless Read More
The drop in NACM Index, which measures trade credit, underscores the need for better small business financing solutions Read More
It is not easy to get small business finance. Funding is extremely hard to come by. Banks practically want you to have all the money you need before they will loan you theirs Read More
Small business grant is your way to rush for your own business! Make sure you know exactly what you need to set up in. Here I want to give you short tutorial how to deal with small business grant program and how to support your program in the future. There are many people who are able to help you, but I also want to show you some ways how to deal with your competitors. Make sure my short step by step plan will help you. Make sure there are many people who are ready to help you – they have already set up small business grant account and they know how to operate in Read More
With the downturn in the economy there has been no shortage of rumors of government grants to help struggling businesses. While they do actually exist, grants are not easily obtained. Here's what you need to know about the availability of government grants and where you can go to look for them. Read More
When buying a franchise, you'll be expected to sign a franchise agreement. Don't assume that everything in the contract is set in stone. Often there is room for negotiation. Follow these steps to be sure you are comfortable with all the provisions before you sign the franchise agreement Read More
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