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Before You Start Your Business Opportunity (Part 1 of 2) Mar. 07, 2023
"We have operated a successful service business for many years. We no longer want to run the busines... Read More
What To Look For in Franchise Documents (Part 2 of 2) Feb. 21, 2023
Here are five more questions to ask when reviewing a franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document: No. ... Read More
What To Look For in Franchise Documents (Part 1 of 2) Feb. 14, 2023
"I was recently laid off from a corporate job and have decided not to return to corporate America. I... Read More
If You Own a Business, These Clauses Need to Be In Your Will Jul. 12, 2022
"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses. That's not me, but I need your he... Read More
Using SBA Financing to Buy a Business or Franchise Apr. 19, 2022
"I have been thinking about buying a franchise. I was going to roll over some money from a 401(k) I ... Read More
Buying a Franchise Versus Starting Your Own Business Aug. 10, 2021
I was recently interviewed on this topic for a major online news magazine. The questions and my answ... Read More
The Curse of the Million-Dollar Franchise Jun. 01, 2021
"About 10 years ago, I bought a franchise that provides an essential service for building contractor... Read More
The Wrong Way to Run a Franchise Aug. 18, 2020
"A couple of years ago we bought a fast-casual restaurant franchise from a local company that has ru... Read More
The Right Way to Let Franchisees Go Feb. 25, 2020
A lot of corporate executives who have been downsized in the economy downturn, especially those in t... Read More
Should You Be a Guinea Pig for a New Franchise? Feb. 18, 2020
"I was downsized from a corporate job about a year ago. I have never run my own business before, but... Read More
4 Secrets to Getting Deals Done Aug. 06, 2019
"My partner and I own a service business we've been trying to sell for some time. We finally found a... Read More
31 Questions to Ask When You're Buying a Franchise May. 28, 2019
"My wife and I are thinking about a franchise. We've met with the franchise executives at their 'Dis... Read More
Bring Prisoners Over to the 'R' Side May. 10, 2019
Just last week, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature voted to impose restrictions on 1.4 mi... Read More
When You've Bought a Franchise but the Numbers Don't Add up Dec. 25, 2018
"A partner and I invested in a franchise last year. The franchise offers a variety of healthy foods,... Read More
From Welfare to 'Franny' Dec. 05, 2018
Eva Young teaches us some lessons in commitment, hard work and determination in her efforts to leave... Read More
Building Your Business, One Square At a Time Sep. 25, 2018
"I was laid off from a corporate management job last year. Having decided not to return to corporate... Read More
The Right Way to Exit a Franchise Sep. 11, 2018
A lot of corporate executives who have been downsized, especially those in their 40s and 50s, are lo... Read More
The Dangers of Buying an Early-Stage Franchise: Part 1 of 2 Aug. 14, 2018
"My husband and I have been looking to buy a fast-food franchise for some time. The problem is that ... Read More
Should You Be a Guinea Pig for a New Franchise? Sep. 19, 2017
"I was downsized from a corporate job about a year ago. I have never run my own business before, but... Read More
Before You Buy a Franchise: Part 1 May. 23, 2017
If you have downsized from a corporate job or are in your 40s, 50s or 60s and looking for a new care... Read More
