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Written by: Rick Bisio

How to Evaluate a Franchisor Training Program - Click To Read Article
A robust training program is key to successful franchising. Unfortunately, not all training programs are created equally. This article is designed to help you determine if the training program is up to par.

Franchise Resales Part II - Due Diligence Tips - Click To Read Article
This is the second of a two part series dedicated to helping people better understand the give and takes of investing in a franchise resale.

Franchising and Your Financial Game Plan - Click To Read Article
This article discusses the importance of setting your financial expectations early in your due diligence stage. It discusses invest ranges, income expectations and the role of earnings in your business plan.

Will That Franchise Work in My Community? - Click To Read Article
Many people think that their town is unique. Is this true? This article will give you tools to help you determine if your town really deserves special attention.

Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) - Click To Read Article
This article provides a frame of reference to study the FDD further while coveri the primary topics discussed in the FDD. It also provides information on where to secure more detailed information on the FDD.

The Franchise Ambush, Part II - How to Help Your Friends & Family Help You. - Click To Read Article
This article dicusses the type of advice potential business owners normally receive from friends and family and provides a more balanced outlook on how to discover the best business opportunity for you.

The Accidental Ambush Part I - Click To Read Article
Identifying the perfect franchise opportunity is challenging. Why? Because most people go about the identification process incorrectly. There is the right way and the wrong way to whittle down the choices. This article will help you avoid some very common mistakes.

Successful Franchising Building Your Own Box - Click To Read Article
This article discusses how to make sure that any franchise you investigate is first and foremost a strong fit to you and your skills. This is the number one mistake people make when trying to find a franchise on their own.

Should Entrepreneurship Be In Your Future - Click To Read Article
This article discusses what it takes to be an entrepreneur. If you are wondering if owning your business is right for you, this article will help.

Pros and Cons of Buyig a Franchise - Click To Read Article
This article is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the relative gives and takes of buying a franchise and will help you look at franchising within a balanced framework.

Maximizing Discovery Day - Click To Read Article
Most Franchisors require a Discovery Day prior to signing a franchise agreement. The Discovery Day is a chance for them to get to know you and for your to get to know the franchisor. Being prepared will make your Discovery Day much more successful.

Make Big Money The Real Story - Click To Read Article
This article address a question posed to me by one of my candidates - Hi Rick....quick question.....in talking with a friend this weekend......wondering: is there an opportunity to earn a six figure income with a franchise that is strictly home office-based?...all communication done by phone, email, fax, UPS etc.......

Hot Trends in Franchising - Risk and Reward - Click To Read Article
This article examines the relative risks and rewards of chasing a hot, trendy franchise opportunity. If you tend to look for and follow the latest trends, read this article.

Home Based Franchising - The Give and Takes - Click To Read Article
Today, many people are looking for home based franchises. They feel that by working from home there is be lower costs and less risk. Although that may be true, there are also other things to look at. This articles provides a balanced view of the relative give and takes of home based businesses.

Franchising Advantages in a Bad Economy - Click To Read Article
This article discusses the half full half empty aspect of opening a franchise business in a weak economy.

Franchise Resales - Pros and Cons - Click To Read Article
This article is the first a two part series dedicated to helping people better understand the how to approach and understand a franchise resale.

Franchising 101 - Finding Great Information - Click To Read Article
This article will provide the reader with a large number of resource alternatives to help in the better understanding of franchising.

Fact and Fiction with Franchise Ownership - Click To Read Article
This article discusses some of the facts and misperceptions in regard to franchising. It covers topics such as safety, support, territories, system, time commitments, ...

Evaluating Franchise Marketing Programs - Click To Read Article
An important part of any franchise system is the marketing program. Is the franchisor able to help you predictably create demand with a proven marketing approach. This article will help you determine if the franchisor is providing real value in regard to marketing programs.

Does Franchise Growth Indicate a Successful Franchise? - Click To Read Article
This article discusses the importance of franchise system growth in your due diligence. It discusses the give and takes of growth and provides way to interpret the information you gather.

Business to Business Franchises - Click To Read Article
This article discusses the relative advantages and disadvantages of Business to Business franchises. It also discussed the growth in this sector and the comparative investment ranges.

Awarding a Franchise Semantics or Not - Click To Read Article
This article explores the nature of the franchise relationship. It discusses the commonly used term - Award a Franchise - and explores the importance of this perceptive in for formation of a healthy franchisor/Franchisee relationship.





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