Most franchise opportunities require quite a bit of work to start up. Financial backing is necessary, as franchises require large capital investments. Research is always essential to the start of any new business. An individual must possess self-motivation and be driven to a disciplined work ethic. Before entering into such a business, an individual would be wise to seek the wisdom and guidance of an experienced franchisee, who has successfully accomplished this line of work and can convey the trends of the business. Continue Reading
Traditional “Brick and Mortar” Business vs. Online Business (A Comparison)
Brick and Mortar vs. Online
When most people think of starting their own business, they tend to envision a traditional “brick and mortar” business, i.e. a business which requires an actual building to conduct operations from. Luckily, in today’s internet age, other options exist. Many people are flourishing today running their own online businesses… businesses devoid of the hassle of employees, overhead, long hours, and so on.
Read the following article for a detailed comparison of traditional brick and mortar business and non-traditional online business. Continue Reading
To Franchise Or Not To Franchise, The Small Business Dilemma…
Franchise Business vs. Non-Franchise Small Business
If you’re looking to start your own brick and mortar business you have essentially two options…start your own small business, or buy into a franchise. While franchises do have a slightly higher success rate than non-franchise businesses, they are not easy money or guaranteed success by any means. Both options have their own pros and cons… the following article will discuss. Continue Reading
Interview With Ex-Franchisee Jeff Learner (by Matt Mossop)
Jeff Learner is a successful home-based business owner, and professional internet marketer with CarbonCopyPRO. Jeff is currently number 317 on the list of top earning home business owners in the world… no small feat considering he began his online business only 10 months before this interview.
Jeff’s entrepreneurial endeavours haven’t always been successful however. Previous to starting his own successful home-based business, Jeff tried his hand at franchising… with disastrous results. Only a few short months after investing almost half a million dollars to begin his new business, both of Jeff’s stores went under, and he fell into $500 000 worth of debt. Continue Reading
Get With It… Learn To Market Online!
Why Any Business Owner Should Know How to Market Online
Learning how to market on the internet is quickly becoming an invaluable asset in any business… online or offline. What’s the first place someone is going to go to find what they’re looking for? Whether it be a t-shirt, a cd, a car dealership… anything. That’s right… the internet. The yellow pages, the white pages, classified ads… these search methods are becoming more obsolete every day, and each new generation is becoming more and more dependent on technology. In today’s age… the internet age… it’s crucial that as a business owner, you learn how to leverage the internet. Continue Reading
5 Myths About Franchising
The 5 Big Myths of Franchising
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, buying a franchise can be one lucrative option. However, franchises are far from the fail-safe opportunity many people believe them to be. As with any business there is risk and uncertainty, and the “proven” system in place to help you run your franchise may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Read the following article for the lowdown on the top 5 franchising myths. Continue Reading
