Franchising Choice for E-2 Visas There are many reasons that Franchising is a popular choice today for investor visas. The main reason is they provide a turnkey business opportunity. This provides a quicker ramp-up, a proven business model to follow, and guidance from industry experts. Established franchises provide existing business plans, operational support, ongoing guidance, and training. These detailed business …
Franchise Terminology
What are Franchise and Royalty Fees? While there are many lucrative opportunities that come with buying a franchise, they are still a hefty investment. While there are many contributors to the total upfront cost of the franchise opportunity, two major factors include franchise and royalty fees. Franchise fees are the cost of entry for owning and operating a franchise business. …
Job Insecurity in Today’s Market – 3 Part Series
My Grandfather had a very different work experience than my Father did and my work experience was even more different than my father’s. My Grandfather worked for the same company for 25 years and retired (semi-retired – he was entrepreneurial). My Father worked for several CPA firms and the government – each time he was changing companies for better opportunities …
What is an entrepreneur?
Why people just don’t understand franchising. The Merriam-Webster Definition of Entrepreneur: one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise During a recent franchise conference, one of the panel speaker related a story in which he was at a meeting at a local university. He struck up a conversation with one of the university’s Business Professors …
Low-Cost Franchises
Did you know you can own a low cost franchise business where you actually enjoy working? Low cost franchise opportunities do exist and offer a great introduction into franchising. These opportunities can be great for the candidate looking for something part-time, with minimal money to invest, can be a passive business, minimal or no employees and you can expand your …
Buy a franchise or go to college
With the cost of a college degree surpassing the annual rates of inflation and the job market is so weak due to a poor economy, it is no wonder why so many young adults graduate with an average debt of $30,000. The researchers also note that student debt figures could be misleading because colleges/universities may not account for private loans …
Buying a Franchise can help you overcome your fear of starting a business.
Starting anything new, a new job, moving to a new city or starting a new business, can create fear. Today, more than ever, people are wanting to work for themselves by being a business owner but are afraid to start. Entrepreneur magazine wrote an article, “10 Fears You Must Overcome When Starting a New Business.” They are: Not knowing where …