Owning a franchise is a relatively new concept that has fast caught the imagination of the business community and it is major departure from the norm that until only recently meant that when thinking of going into business, one had to have the required business acumen, follow gut instincts as well as be aware of market trends. Thus, today franchises have sprouted all over the world and they have proved to be a money spinner for the vast majority of franchisees that have opted…
Working From Home Doesn’t Always Work
Working at home is supposed to be the way forward, reducing fuel pollution and avoiding the traffic jams. We can sit in our home office, drinking lots of tea & listening to music while we work without interruptions.
What You Really Need To Know About Starting A Dry Cleaning Business.
If you’re anything like me, then you’ve probably spent a long, long time simply dreaming about the day that you would finally be able to give up the daily grind of your 9-5 job and set up your own company. There is something about being your own boss that many people aspire to, and with good reason. With it, comes the freedom to run things the way you see fit, you are not answerable to anyone else, and your chances of either success or failure will rest entirely on your own s…
Which Business Will They Franchise Next?
Almost every business that you can think of has been franchised. Now, new opportunities are opening up for the franchise industry with the advent of new technology.
Which Is The Best Franchise Business?
There are many franchise opportunities in the market and the most common question I get asked is “which is the best franchise business?” My answer usually is “It depends on your personal skills and lifestyle.”
Why Do Some Franchise Businesses Struggle And Fail?
Most Franchise Businesses are successful but invariably like any other business some do fail. Why do they fail? Most franchisors fail primarily because they took the route of franchising their business without proper planning and preparation.
Why Do Some Franchise Owners Fail?
Buying a franchise business is supposed to be the least risk way to start a business. But is owning a franchise guaranteed to make you money? Not necessarily the truth is that some business franchises are extremely hard work especially in the fast food industry.
Why Franchise Your Business
Can you franchise your business? Is franchising the right route to take for your business? As rents and rates rise in the main shopping areas & supermarkets take a greater share of consumer spending what are the advantages and disadvantages of franchising your business.
What Does A Franchise Consultant Do?
What does a franchise consultant do? In general terms they can take your franchise concept from idea stage to full blown market penetration. They advise you on creating your operations manual, brochures, franchise agreements and help you to market your franchises.
What Do Franchisors Look For In A Franchisee?
After youve done all your research and made an informed decision about which franchise is right for you, your first step toward buying a franchise business will be your application, whichaccording to Craig E. Yaris of The Lemon Treeis basically a weeding out process for the franchisor.
Unusual Franchise Opportunities – Funny Business
The most unusual franchise opportunity that I have come across specialises in cleaning mattresses! They have turned this business into an art form. The way I clean my mattresses is by taking them out on a cold day and hitting them with a hard brush. The brush dislodges all the loose material whilst the cold kills any bed bugs.
To Buy A Franchise Business?
It is a well known fact that as the population increases then the number of people wanting to go into business increases obvious but true.