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Which Is Better: A Job or a Franchise?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
When jobs are scarce, franchise ownership can be appealing. In this climate, the question of whether to choose a job over a franchise changes because the goalposts have moved, along with the ‘usual’ pros and cons. The greatest advantage of a job has always been that it is perceived to be a ... Read more

New Year – a popular time to set up a new business

Monday, January 10th, 2011
More people decide to start their own business in January than in any other month. The sheer dread of returning to an unrewarding office job after the Christmas holidays, combined with New Year resolutions, spurs many people into action to become their own boss. According to Adrienne Pierce, ... Read more

Looking for a franchise opportunity with work-life balance?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011
If you’re considering starting a business or buying a franchise, you may be feeling under immense pressure to work 24/7. However, balancing work and personal life is an important element in the success of any business. Will a franchise suit your lifestyle? Do you love to watch the kids play ... Read more

Family + franchise = success

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
If you want to predict the success of a franchise, one area that is particularly important, but often overlooked, is family support. Even when only one member of a family is directly involved in the business, support from the rest of the family is still critical. Include them in your decision to ... Read more

10 Things to Investigate Prior to Buying an Existing Business

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Considering buying an existing business? When you buy an established business, the business is up and running and all you have to do is sign the papers and pick up the key and you are set to go – right? Wrong. At present, the economic cycle is moving out of a recession, and this could have had a ... Read more

4 Top Reasons to Buy a Franchise in 2011

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Considering whether to buy a franchise now? To claim that no franchise anywhere has taken a hit because of the recession would be going off half-cocked, because undoubtedly all kinds of businesses have suffered in recent months. Still, in spite of the downturned economy, franchises have proven to ... Read more