Business Opportunities Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

What Are the Most Profitable Franchises?

The Mysterious Franchise Profit Report Once someone decides that buying a franchise makes sense, it’s only logical to try and find the most profitable franchise to purchase.  After all, given a choice between Franchise A that returns 10 percent per year and Franchise B that returns 15 percent per year, the results should be obvious, […]

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History of Dunkin’ Donuts

History of Dunkin’ Donuts … A Most Successful Business In 1946, William (Bill) Rosenberg started a company he called Industrial Luncheon Services, whose operation involved delivering meals and snacks to workers in and around the Boston area.  After two years of success, he opened a place called the Open Kettle, a coffee and doughnut restaurant […]

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Benefits of Owning a Franchise

In Business For Yourself A franchise is a license granted by a company that allows you to operate essentially what is a branch office of the parent organization.  For people who are interested in going into business for themselves, this is a common path they take to achieve financial prosperity.  While one can always start […]

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Pet Franchises Are Recession Resistant

The Search for Recession-Proof Franchises When contemplating the purchase of a franchise, it makes sense to seek out an opportunity that has the ability to resist market fluctuations and faddish trends.  Imagine where you’d be today if, back in 1995, you had sunk ten grand into becoming a Tamagotchi dealer.  Does anyone even remember those […]

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How Much Does a KFC Franchise Cost?

Many investors and entrepreneurs are interested in investing in a profitable business, and many look at starting a KFC franchise. KFC is one of the largest and most well-known restaurant brands. It is a global franchise with worldwide branding and recognition. As a result, there is great interest in the business and investing community to […]

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Franchise Contracts Help You Buy a Franchise

Franchise Contracts For Buying a Franchise Becoming the owner of a franchise is now more popular than ever.  One reason is due to the state of the economy, where former employees want to strike out on their own.  Another is the wide selection of franchises available for sale – everything from traditional fast-food restaurants and […]

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Franchise Glossary: Franchise Terms & Franchise Definitions

Franchise Terms Every industry or field of study has its own buzzwords and unique language.  This is true in medicine, real estate, book publishing, or just about any other venture.  People interested in buying a franchise will find it difficult to make wise business decisions without understanding the franchise terms that are in use – […]

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Franchising Process: How to Start Franchising

Start a Franchise Business Many small-business owners reach a point where their company’s success makes them think of expansion.  One possible way to enjoy additional income involves opening a second location, and then adding more as time and cash allows.  But an increasingly popular method involves franchising your business.  The franchising process will allow you […]

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Internet Business Valuation – How to Value Internet Businesses

An Internet Business Opportunity Awaits The most important question a prospective business buyer can ask is, “How much is that business worth?”  There are accepted methods to come up with the proper valuation of a “bricks & mortar” company, but an Internet business valuation rarely fits those parameters.  If you have an Internet business opportunity […]

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Five Reasons Why Franchises Fail – Franchise Failure Rates

Getting the Low-Down on Franchises For people who want to open a business they can call their own, the option of buying a franchise is clearly one of the best possible routes to take.  Franchises offer instant brand recognition, a proven operating system developed over many years, and plenty of corporate support.  But not everything […]

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Warning! Business Sellers Are Liars?

“Business Seller Retiring – Priced to Move” While searching for an existing small business to buy, the novice entrepreneur will come across a few deals that seem almost too good to be true.  There are times when a family situation or a dodgy medical condition may require a quick sale at a below-market price, but […]

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How To Buy a Security and Protection Business

We live in a world that is riddled with crime. You only have to pick up a newspaper or watch the first five seconds of the news to know that. However, as a result, there is a huge demand for all kinds of security and protection, and that demand comes from all walks of life […]

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Business Opportunity Review: How to Review Business Opportunities

Tons of Business Opportunities After making the decision that you want to buy a business, what’s your next step?  There are literally thousands of small business opportunities out there for the prospective entrepreneur, and choosing the right one is probably the most important business decision you will ever make.  Just look at some of the […]

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Why You Should Buy a Franchise

A Brief Explanation of Franchising The concept of franchising goes back more than a hundred years—some argue that the idea came about in the Middle Ages, or even earlier—but what exactly is a franchise?  I’m glad you asked!  At its most basic, a franchise is the right for someone (the franchisee) to sell a product […]

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Buying a Franchise Business – How to Buy a Franchise

Buying a Franchise Business For anyone looking to own their own business, one of the best ways to do that involves buying a franchise.  There are many reasons to explore the world of franchise businesses, including a reduced risk factor (franchises have a higher success rate than starting a business from scratch), mass buying power […]

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Business For Sale Contracts: Understanding Business For Sale Agreements

The Basic Business For Sale Agreement Whether you are buying a business or selling one, a certain number of legal papers are a necessary part of that transaction.  One of the most important is the Business For Sale contract.  While the exact form of this document may vary from state to state (or from country […]

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8 Tips on Buying a Franchise With Your Spouse

Life Partner and Business Partner? Enjoying a solid, stable marriage can provide a terrific foundation for your financial future – owning a business together.  Many married couples are also co-owners of companies, and one of the easiest ways this is accomplished is through the purchase of a franchise.  You two have already figured out how […]

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Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Franchise

Look Before You Leap Once you have decided to go into business for yourself, one option is to buy a franchise rather than start a company from scratch or purchase an ongoing operation from its current owner.  There are many benefits to buying a franchise, among them high brand recognition, a strong corporation backing you […]

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Part-Time Franchises for Work At Home Moms

What is a Part-Time Franchise? Buying a franchise business is a great way to become an entrepreneur and help secure your financial future.  Franchises are available in an amazing number of different industries and can appeal to people with all sorts of skills.  Although most businesses require an owner’s full-time attention, there are plenty of […]

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Best Business to Buy for a Corporate Dropout

Leaving the Corporate Rat Race Quite a few nine-to-fivers express an interest to buy a business – no more bosses looking over their shoulder and no more asking permission to take a day off for personal reasons.  These days, however, people are just as likely to be pushed out of Corporate America as opposed to leaving […]

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