Many people outside of China don't know the name Jack Ma. For those who follow international business, Ma's name may be a bit more familiar, but in his native country, he's a household name. Why? Because he founded and operates Alibaba, the Amazon... (Read More)

Before you begin your exciting franchise journey, there are certain things that you need to do first. Take a look below for ways to prepare to open your very first franchise. Assess yourself This is a good time to take stock of yourself... (Read More)

Tony and Theresa Oliver met while working at Staples. They started a family and kept working in corporate retail jobs and in real estate until their two children were almost out of the house — all while waiting for the right moment to live their... (Read More)

Sure you’d love to open a franchise. But like so many would-be franchisees, you’re at a loss about how to come up with the cash. Here are just a few ways you can get the dollars you need for your dreams. Talk to your franchisor The... (Read More)

The fact is, no matter who you are or what you've done before, there's always a way to embark on a new journey or start something new for yourself. Just take Bob Lepore as an example. After serving as a Marine in Vietnam, Lepore would go on to... (Read More)

You’ve always wanted to own your own franchise. Now, you’ve done the research, made some important decisions, talked to your franchisor and secured funding. But you’re still feeling anxious about the whole venture. Maybe it’s because... (Read More)

Maybe this is a philosophical question, but think about it for a moment. Does success have an age limit? Not if you ask anyone who knew Colonel Harlan Sanders, it doesn't. It wasn't until he was in his 60s that Sander proved to the world that the... (Read More)

You want only the best workers for your franchise. But good help can be hard to find. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Be the early bird They say “the early bird gets the worm.” So be the early bird – get on the... (Read More)

Have you ever said to yourself “I’d love to open a franchise but I just don’t have the time?" On the contrary – a franchise may be the one thing you SHOULD be spending your time on! It’s not as time-consuming as you think The... (Read More)

Just because you’re thinking of opening a franchise doesn’t mean you have to do it single-handedly. In fact, there are times when it’s better to have professional input. Take a look below for a few of them. Accounting Before you... (Read More)