Tom Parsley Articles

Why Use a Franchise Consultant? - Click To Read Article
Most business experts agree that a franchise operation has a lower risk of failure than an independent business. The statistics on this vary depending on the definition of failure. Whatever statistics are used, they consistently suggest that a franchise is more likely to succeed than other independent businesses.

Why Should I Use a Business Broker to Sell my Business? - Click To Read Article
Selling the business you worked so hard to build is a very personal decision. Finding the right buyer can be extremely difficult if you try to do it on your own. Hiring a Business Broker to help sell your business and achieve the best possible price is worth the commission fee that they charge.

Why Should I Use a Business Broker to Buy a Business? - Click To Read Article
If you are looking to buy a business, but don’t know where to start, consider hiring a business broker. A business broker is a professional who assists in the business buying process. A business broker can help make that transaction one of the best moments of your life, and the best part is their fee is paid by the seller.

Why are Franchises so Successful? - Click To Read Article
Did you know that 97% of all franchises opened during the past 5 years are still open? Compare that to the fact that less than 50% of non-franchised businesses are still open after the same timeframe. Why are franchises so successful?

Who Doesn't Enjoy Eating? - Click To Read Article
Are you interested in a franchise opportunity that involves something you love? Eating is America’s favorite pastime. Franchises dealing with food are benefiting immensely from the current generation because so many people enjoy eating out. No hassle of cooking or cleaning up, just go out for dinner. Two franchise opportunities that are growing quickly are: Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches.

Why Franchise Your Existing Business - Click To Read Article
Let’s say that you own your own pizza business. You have been working very hard for many years to establish your business. Your efforts have paid off. You are very successful. Except for the long hours that you have worked, your wife and kids are very happy. It is a good life.

Where to Find the Perfect Business to Buy - Click To Read Article
You dream of owning a business and experiencing its many benefits – freedom, power, wealth, and fulfillment. But you don’t want to start a business on your own. There’s too much risk and uncertainty. Plus, you don’t know what you would want to do that could be successful. Instead, you want to find an existing business or a proven business idea that you can operate successfully. But the million dollar question is: “Where do you find it?” There are several methods of finding a business to buy, and each has its own benefits. Here are some options to consider.

What to do before Selecting a Franchise System - Click To Read Article
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition, and you can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed. But be cautious. Like any investment, purchasing a franchise is not a guarantee of success.Before investing in a particular franchise system, carefully consider how much money you have to invest, your abilities, and your goals.

What to Look For in a New Franchise - Click To Read Article
Want to buy a franchise opportunity? Great idea! Here is a high-level overview on what to look for.

Wheelchair Ramps to Help you Succeed - Click To Read Article
American Ramp was founded in 1970 with a simple mission - to serve those who use wheelchairs and have trouble with stairs. Over the years they have developed metal architectural products to meet the needs of its customers.

What Franchise Categories are Right for Me? - Click To Read Article
The number of franchisors in existence is uncountable. It is estimated that there are around 3,500 to 4,000 or so today. When you add in all of the Business Opportunities (BizOps) that exist the number jumps dramatically. One thing is certain, however. The trend in the industry is definitely growing. Many new franchisors and BizOps are opening their doors for someone like you each day.

What is Franchising? - Click To Read Article
Franchising offers an excellent opportunity for you to be in business for yourself. When you hear the word " Franchise" you probably think of fast food restaurants such as Burger King, McDonald's or Subway. But the truth is Franchising is so much wider than that.

What are Royalty Fees? - Click To Read Article
Franchise royalty fees vary from one franchisor to the next. They can be very simple or somewhat complex. To begin with, let’s examine why franchisors assess a franchise fee in the first place.

Things to Know When Marketing Your Franchise - Click To Read Article
Marketing your franchise opportunity can be an endless task. There are many different avenues to take when marketing your large or small franchise opportunity. There are many potential franchisees and customers up for grabs in the 2008 market. When marketing your franchise keep these principles in the subject:

The Components of a Franchise System - Click To Read Article
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition, and you can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed. But be cautious. Like any investment, purchasing a franchise is not a guarantee of success.

Steps to a Successful Franchise Experience - Click To Read Article
Finding and exploring a franchise opportunity can be stressful. Finding the right franchise for your goals and objectives takes diligence and focus. Many prospective franchisees don’t even know where to begin the process. A few key points to keep in mind when searching for a franchise opportunity is that are different steps you will come across. The exploring and curious phase, understanding franchise systems and operations, and beginning the process with confidence and knowledge will be some of the key factors.

Six “Must Haves” for Buying a Franchise - Click To Read Article
We all know that buying a franchise is a great way to start a new business. Yes it’s true that the initial cost of a franchise is generally more than any non-franchised new business. But overall, franchises are much more successful in both the near-term and long-run than individual businesses. But before you buy a franchise, consider these six "must haves" to ensure you are successful.

Question Your Franchise Decision Making - Click To Read Article
Deciding on a franchise may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Before rushing right into it out of sheer excitement, please take some time and ask yourself the basics.

"Quality" Franchise Opportunity - Click To Read Article
If you are interested in a franchise opportunity, with the profitable revenues, spend some time learning about Quality Connections. Quality Connection is a family friendly direct mail publication business started in 1998 and operated out of Colorado Springs, CO. You can run this franchise out of your home with minimal costs. Quality Connections is an excellent franchise opportunity where you can drive your success. Quality Connections is committed to their franchisees and advertisers. Some initial thoughts to consider about Quality Connections franchise are: what you will need to start the franchise opportunity, what the franchise includes, and how committed Quality Connections is to its advertisers.

Own a Pet Care Franchise - Click To Read Article
According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Inc., 63% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.1 millions homes. In 2006, 63% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 56% in 1988.

Need A Maid? - Click To Read Article
Need A Maid? was formerly known as Blue Bird Cleaning Services and was founded in 1979. The owner of the company, Ginger Howard, acquired the company in 1988.

New Competition in 2008 - Click To Read Article
Small Businesses who gained profits in 2007, are you ready for your 2008 competition? New competition does not always mean trouble, however competition for the same marketplace can sometimes be tricky. Keeping in mind that competition will allow small businesses to grow and strive in the marketplace. If you are struggling against your competition keep in mind some key principles to help your business strategy.

Marketing Your Franchise or Business Opportunity - Click To Read Article
Marketing you Franchise or Business Opportunity can be a daunting task at times because of the costs involved along with the timeless efforts. Marketing your opportunity is important to stay in front of your customers while also gaining exposure in the industry. It takes countless hours to find and develop the ideal places to market your opportunity. In developing your marketing efforts keep in mind: advertising, having credibility in the industry, and the creation of new ideas for further growth and development.

Lodging Franchise Opportunity - Click To Read Article
The industry that generates the most attention from prospective buyers may actually surprise you. No it is not the Food & Restaurant industry, although it too gets a lot of attention. The answer is the Travel & Lodging industry.

Looking for a "Handy" Franchise Opportunity? - Click To Read Article
As long as people need homes, they will need home maintenance. And today, more and more home maintenance is being performed by professional labor. It is much more common these days to see both the husband and wife each with their own career working outside the home.

Keywords are the KEY to SEO - Click To Read Article
Search engine optimization will help increase the traffic generated by your business' website or Web page by ranking high on search engine results, and one way that this can be achieved is through the use of appropriate keywords in describing content to your website or Web page.

Investigating Franchise Offerings - Click To Read Article
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition, and you can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed. But be cautious. Like any investment, purchasing a franchise is not a guarantee of success.

Is Owning a Business Part of Your Retirement Plan? - Click To Read Article
What considerations do you make for your retirement? What is your vehicle of choice to get you closer to more time with your family, traveling, or time with your hobbies? You may be able to reach your goals sooner in life by buying in a franchise or business of your own. An opportunity may exist where you may involve your family for more time together and reach your defined goals, together.

Is Due Diligence Important when Buying a Business? - Click To Read Article
You have been searching various businesses for sale and now you have found the perfect business to buy. How much due diligence do you really need to do? A lot!

Internet Marketing in 2008 - Click To Read Article
Internet marketing is becoming a more predominate tool to help franchisors get more qualified leads. When potential franchisees are looking for a business opportunity or a franchise opportunity to buy, 95% of them look to the Internet for information and ideas. As a result, franchisors are increasingly utilizing the power of the Internet to market franchise opportunities. When looking at marketing your franchise opportunity on the Web, consider: your Internet budget, Internet portals vs. Franchise Brokers, and getting the highest ROI for your investment.

I Want to Take My Business to the Next Level - Click To Read Article
If you are currently a business owner and thinking about taking the next step, franchising your business; you may want to take a close look at franchising. Franchising can make businesses very successful. Many business owners ask themselves what is the next step, business owners only ask this question when they are operating a moderate to highly successful venture. You may also feel that franchising is the natural expansion for business owners.

How to Evaluate Franchise Opportunities - Click To Read Article
Like any other investment, purchasing a franchise is a risk. When selecting a franchise, carefully consider a number of factors, such as the demand for the products or services, likely competition, the franchisor's background, and the level of support you will receive.

How to Finance Your Franchise - Click To Read Article
Owning a business is the American Dream, and owning a franchise is often times the safest way to make that dream come true. But sometimes the nightmare is figuring out how to finance the purchase of a franchise. But there are many ways to buy a franchise, even if you don't have a lot of cash.

How to Advertise your Business for Sale - Click To Read Article
You’ve worked hard to grow your business into a successful venture. Now you want to sell it and reap the benefits of all those years of hard work. There are many questions involved with selling a business, but the most important is: How do you find qualified buyers?

How do I sell My Restaurant Franchise? - Click To Read Article
If you own a restaurant franchise and you are ready to sell it, this article will help you through the process.

Global Competition, Where do I Place? - Click To Read Article
Your product is not unique. Likely there is global competition thanks to the Internet for every industry imaginable. In order to see results of your marketing efforts you must advertise globally via the Internet. Websites are becoming a predominate way to find useful information on any product or service. When focusing your marketing efforts to in whatever media advertising you choose, keep in mind the four P’s of marketing: Price, Product, Place, & Promotion.

Franchises...If it Ain't Broke... - Click To Read Article
If you have been searching for a franchise opportunity, undoubtedly you have run across many adjectives such as “unbeatable”, “unparalleled”, and “unsurpassed”.

Franchise "Sleepers" - Click To Read Article
Having been around the franchise industry now for some time, it is very interesting to me to now and then run across a few real “sleepers”.

Finding Qualified Buyers for your Business - Click To Read Article
You’ve worked hard to grow your business into a successful venture. Now you want to sell it and reap the benefits of all those years of hard work. There are many questions involved with selling a business, but the most important is: How do you find qualified buyers?

Finding a Franchise Online - Click To Read Article
You want to own a franchise, but you don’t know which ones are available and which one would be right for you. The big question is: how do you find the perfect franchise opportunity to buy?

Execute Your Business Idea - Click To Read Article
Are you self-driven and knowledgeable? Have you ever thought of owning a business? I am sure that you have, most Americans have thought about owning a business. I am going to outline a few ideas and objectives, which you might want to consider when going into business for yourself.

FAQ's for Starting a Franchise - Click To Read Article
Here are 11 commonly asked questions that are asked by potential franchise candidates. Note that there are no standard answers for any question. Answers can vary dramatically from one franchisor to another. Please use this as a basic guide.

Entrepreneurial Determination - Click To Read Article
How do business owners cope with the ideas that are in their heads, and not become overwhelmed by the enormity of it all? There are a few common traits amongst those businesses and business franchises that have achieved a certain level of success.

Don't Start a Business, Buy One! - Click To Read Article
Do you want to own a business? Here are ten solid reasons why you should strongly consider buying an existing business versus starting one from scratch.

Don’t forget about Service Franchise Opportunities - Click To Read Article
What do you do if you want to own a business that provides a good income while reducing your overhead and time commitments? Take a look at service franchises!

Don't Let the Franchise Fee Scare You! - Click To Read Article
If you have searched for a franchise opportunity to buy, perhaps you have become frustrated at the upfront franchise fee that that franchisor is asking. $25,000.00, $35,000.000, $50,000.00 or more sounds excessive, right?

Do You Need Experience to Own a Franchise? - Click To Read Article
Many people think that because they don’t have a formal education or do not have a lot of business experience, then their options for business ownership are very limited. However, that isn’t necessarily the case with franchises and business opportunities.

Coffee Bean Aroma - Click To Read Article
Has your significant other ever mentioned he or she would like to own the cute coffee shop on the corner, by your house? Coffee consumption has rapidly increased in the U.S. over the past few years.

Computer and Internet Franchises - Click To Read Article
Although some technology consumers are up to speed on how to use their computers and internet tools, many aren’t. Even more, many businesses don’t have the resources to employ an IT staff and so they rely on outside companies to meet their technological needs.

Business Niche: Where do you place? - Click To Read Article
When considering what type of business will be perfect for you, consider what niches you prefer. Do you enjoy restaurant franchises or would you prefer something with a Monday to Friday hours. Knowing what niche you fall into can be your greatest asset in finding the business or franchise of your dreams.

Buy a Tanning Salon Franchise - Click To Read Article
Many people have said that the most important thing when opening a business is location, location, location! This old adage is still true today as location is a key success factor in operating a tanning salon. Most tanning salon franchises will help you in determining the perfect location for your shop.

BizOps -- I Was Scammed! (Or Not) - Click To Read Article
You wanted to own a business for yourself, but you didn't have the capital to buy a franchise. So you took the less-expensive route and elected to purchase a business opportunity (ie - bizop). But things haven't panned out like you had hoped and now you feel like you were sold a bill of goods. Were you?

Are You Ready To Buy A Franchise? - Click To Read Article
Are you tired of your job? Do you want to own your own business but you don't have a unique idea? If so, then a franchise might be the perfect avenue for you to become your own boss.

Be a Franchisee "Secret Shopper" - Click To Read Article
You have found what you think is a perfect franchise opportunity. You have done as much homework as you can think of. You have enlisted the help of others. Yet something is still missing.

Are "Ground Floor" Franchises Right for Me? - Click To Read Article
Considering the right franchise can be difficult sometimes. This article will help you to decide if you should invest in a franchise opportunity that is tired or proven.

Aire Master is Sweeping the Franchise Industry - Click To Read Article
If you are looking for a franchise business opportunity that is unique, look no further than Aire-Master of America.

10 Tips for Selecting the Best Franchise - Click To Read Article
If you have been looking to buy a franchise, there are more than 2,500 options to choose from. How do you make sure you choose the right one for you? Here are ten tips to help you.

17 Questions to Ask Existing Franchisees - Click To Read Article
Visiting a franchisee is most likely a two step process. The first step is to visit the franchisee unannounced during their peak hours. Be a “secret shopper”.


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