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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What does it mean to be in business for yourself but not by yourself?
You often hear a familiar refrain in franchising that says you’re in business for yourself, not by yourself, but what exactly does that mean for franchisees? The simple answer is that when you enter...
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...
Will Franchising be Your Independence Day?
As we roll into a holiday workweek, the country is poised to once again celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day, if you prefer. For those needing a quick brush up on the origins, the good folks...
How FranNet Can Help You Find the Right Financing Options
In our last blog edition, we spoke a little bit about a fact we’re quite proud of. For over three decades, FranNet has employed qualified representatives who both live and work in the communities...
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...