by Steve Strauss on April 29th, 2009
Q: I own an Italian market in New York. I would like to expand, even if the conventional wisdom says it’s not the right time. That said, getting a loan is hard and I’m not sure I have the resources to do it without some help. What should I do?
Max
A: Well, if it’s help you need to grow your business, then you should get some. What if I told you there was an easy way to get that help, and it won’t cost you hardly a cent? And what if I further told you this method is incredibly... Read more »
by Larry Slusser on April 9th, 2008
You have a great business idea and you put it into action. The result is a nice little opportunity that your friends and business colleagues tell you would be a great franchise. The decision to franchise is not one to take lightly. First you need to understand what a franchise is and what other alternatives you have available to you.
The federal government defines a franchise as a business relationship that has 3 specific characteristics. Number one there is a common trademark. Number two, there is a level of operational support or help and training and one company has significant... Read more »