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Archive for 2009/12


Want to Own a Business? Consider a Franchise

This weekend I was walking with a neighbor for one of our favorite charities and hit up a conversation on starting a business. My friend had just lost his job and was considering several future career options including opening a business, specifically a restaurant business. As we discussed various types of business he could get […]

The Right Food Franchise May Be Your Ticket to Profits in a Recession

Does your crystal ball show a food franchise in your future? More and more entrepreneurs are looking for a food franchise for under $200,000 to find high profitability at a reasonable investment.
Low cost food franchises have traditionally done well in economic hard times. McDonald’s experienced a great growth spurt during the economic recession of the […]

Is a Cleaning Business Franchise For You?

If you’re thinking of buying a cleaning business franchise, these are some of the points you need to consider:
1. Area potential
2. Time involved
3. Ease of operation
4. Surrounding competition
5. Demand for services
6. Return on investment
7. Profit margins
A cleaning business franchise will usually involve geographical boundaries. Are these too restrictive - is there sufficient opportunity to expand? […]