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 their choosing. A few get in the game to expand or diversify a business ownership portfolio. Lastly, some buy franchises [...]
The desire to become your own boss can be overwhelming. While you may already have an idea of the kind of business concept you wish to own and operate, it takes patience and due diligence to make sure you choose wisely. Fortunately, franchising can help take a lot of the guesswork out of it. The [...]
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 your finances, you may have considered owning a business of your own someday. If teamwork really does make the dream [...]
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 a.m. CST. You can register by following this link: REGISTER NOW – “How to Fund Your Business” Webinar by FranNet [...]
A lot of entrepreneurial candidates are easily sold on the idea of using franchising as a vehicle to business ownership. But just as many are curious about the cost. If a prospective client asks me, “How much does it cost to buy a franchise?”, I can’t answer the question with singular accuracy. There are too [...]
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 perfect match. FranNet’s representatives are consultants, not salespeople. We keep the client’s best interests in mind ahead of our own. [...]
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 done properly, should soon figure out whether or not their personality is a match for franchising in general. This also [...]
The desire to become your own boss can be overwhelming. While you may already have an idea of the kind of business concept you wish to own and operate, it takes patience and due diligence to make sure you choose wisely. Fortunately, franchising can help take a lot of the guesswork out of it. The [...]
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 with our friends at Benetrends Financial regarding the details of the new package and the impact it will have on [...]
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 for success, aspects of their plans, hopes and dreams are subject to the doubters. These doubters are more often than [...]
