When people think about owning their own small business, they tend to picture building it from the ground up: starting in their home office with just a desk and a dream, and slowly expanding and...
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8 Most Canadian Types of Franchises to Start
Happy (belated) Canada Day! You should start a franchise, eh.The question is: What type of franchise should you start? If you want to stay close to your Canadian roots or you have come to Canada...
How to Fund a Franchise Purchase
If you’ve decided that you want to buy a franchise, one of the first questions you may ask is how to fund it. Ideally, you have enough cash saved up for the total investment outright but in many...
Franchise Financing Options—Where Do You Stand?
If you’re finally considering crossing over onto the path of becoming your own boss, you aren’t alone if you’re worried about how you’re going to pay for the privilege. While there are over 3,000...
Financing Guide for the First-Time Franchisee
The Problem with Franchise Financing In my experience, it is extremely discouraging for first-time franchisees to learn the hard way that the lending sources who helped them buy their house or car...