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IFA 2021 Franchising Outlook
The second half of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Annual Convention gets underway this week. Though all virtual this year, it’s still franchising’s biggest event for business development and personal growth. Nearly 200 educational and [...]
A Business You Own is a Business You Can (One Day) Sell…”
People who use franchising as the route to business ownership decide to do so for many reasons. Some get fed up with Corporate America. Others want to follow their dreams and run a business of [...]
Why Couples Make Good Franchise Owners
With Valentine’s Day still fresh in the rearview mirror, we thought we’d delve into why couples make good franchise owners. Presumably, if you and your significant other share the same outlook for your future and [...]
Upcoming Webinar – How to Fund Your Business
Save the Date! Mark your calendars for this coming Monday, Feb. 15, to attend FranNet’s next national webinar, “How to Fund Your Business”. This 30-minute webinar is free to attend will begin online at 11:00 [...]
Why FranNet Consultants are a Different Breed of Matchmaker
The franchising industry has its fair share of brokers and consultants that help guide prospective franchisees in the investigative process. But few have the level of experience, acumen and knowledge to help clients find a [...]
The Ideal Personality for Franchising. Do You Have It?
While franchising can be an ideal way to own a business of your own, not everyone is cut out to be successful, according to their precise business models. Anyone engaged in the investigative process, if [...]
Second Stimulus Eases Lending Terms, Creating a Buyer’s Market
The recently signed second stimulus package includes several provisions that should make it easier than ever for qualified buyers to access capital through the Small Business Administration (SBA) for starting a new business. We spoke [...]
Taking on the Franchise Doubters
Entrepreneurs are both dreamers and doers. They have the drive to succeed that a lot of other folks lack. You probably know a few in your own circle of friends. But even as they yearn [...]
Upcoming Webinar: Don’t Let Fear Steal Your Dreams of Business Ownership
Attention all entrepreneurs! We have a jam-packed webinar coming your way that gets to the heart of what we call the business ownership reluctance effect (BORE). Consider the following, if… You’re tired of working for [...]
Are You a Good Fit for Service-Based Franchises?
Many entrepreneurs believe that franchising provides them with the best option to own a business of their own. Of course, there are many reasons, not the least of which is the advantage of following a [...]
Using Franchising to Diversify Your Ownership Portfolio
Any investment broker or financial planner who advises clients usually has one primary directive, no matter the situation. And that directive is for investors to diversify their portfolios. It’s a fundamental and sound practice because [...]
The Emotional Connection to Owning a Business of Your Own
As a business owner, do you have to love the product or service you’re providing to customers? Many entrepreneurs are under the impression that this is a key factor when going into business for themselves. [...]