So you want to start a business?

There are three options to consider. You can start your own business from scratch, buy an existing business or leverage the knowledge of others and license a franchise.

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Thinking about buying a franchise in Canada? Here are some useful facts, myths, and misconceptions to keep in mind. Read More
Dunkin' Donuts stock price was up 47% in it's first day of trading. Pretty amazing when you think about it; a franchise company that sells fat-laden donuts, (tasty ones!) wakes up Wall Street. Really? Investing in junk food? Well, McDonald's does well as an investment usually, too... Read More
Most people want easy. Wouldn't you like to become your own boss in the easiest way possible? Are there some easy franchises out there to buy? Would you invest in one just because it was "easy?" Read More
The current franchisees of the possibly defaulting Quiznos franchise chain have a lot to be nervous about, as the corporate suits at headquarters scramble to save the franchise. It must really suck to be a Quiznos franchisee right now. But, there are a few lessons that can be learned by future franc Read More
McDonald’s posted second quarter 2011 earnings of $1.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28. In other words, the crushed it in Q2. They are on a $$ roll... Read More
90% of prospective franchise owners won't look at franchise opportunities that involve cleaning. It's really too bad; they have no idea what they're role as the owner would even be... Read More
It seems that Restaurant Franchises are the ones that banks like. No big surprise, based on the sheer volume of them... Read More
In times of high unemployment especially, lots of people want what you want. But, that “wanting” goes away for most of them when they get a new job.
You see, most people feel in their heart that working for someone else provides them with that one thing we all need, in some form or another, a Read More
Adobe has introduced a new online training and webinar product, Adobe Connect Managed Services, uniquely suited to help franchises provide innovative online training to franchisees.

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