Buying a Franchise
Now Is a Better Time Than Ever to Land This Type of Financing for Your Franchise
An economic perfect storm has created a flood of cash in the market.
By Dan Rowe
Franchise Financing
Building a Business
When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C’s
Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.
Business Accounting
This Alternative Financing Avenue Allows You to Tap Into Retirement Funds
Rollovers as business startups can be a sound capitalization strategy, but it does expose you to a risk of loss of retirement funds.
Buying a Franchise
Avoid These 3 Simple Mistakes When Buying a Franchise
Owning a franchise can provide you the lifestyle, income and work balance you desire, but you need to be careful, as some opportunities are better than others.
By Dan Duffy
Buying a Franchise
This Major Franchise Just Announced a 3-Year Project With the White House
As part of her 'Let's Move' initiative, Michelle Obama gets Subway to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Buying a Franchise
An Investigative Report on Franchise Profits
How much money can franchisees actually earn running their businesses?
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
How to Avoid the Most Depressing Sentence in All of Franchising
The path to owning a franchise can come with many disappointments, but none as great as this one.
By Joel Libava
Building a Business
Lending to Franchises Reaches the Highest Level Since the Recession
Banks are expected to make $23.9 billion available to franchise businesses this year, according to a new report by the International Franchise Association.
Buying a Franchise
Franchisors Offer Their Own Financing Programs
Savvy systems offer financial help to their franchisees.
Building a Business
Tips for Finding a Franchise Loan
SBA franchise loans are on the rise, but you still need seed money and a carefully honed business plan. The SBA's Steve Smits provides advice.