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Buying a Franchise
Buying your own franchise is one way to break into the entrepreneurial ranks and become your own boss. If you're considering a franchise, this collection of tools and tips will help you find the ideal business. -
Franchising for Growth
Thinking of expanding your business through franchising? This inc.com guide offers practical tips and techniques as you consider the decision. -
Selling a Business
Selling a small business has never been easy, and in today's economy it has become even harder. This guide offers Inc.com's best advice on the subject to help increase your chances of surviving the sales process and selling your business. -
Finding a Mentor
Everyone needs someone to look up to. Here Inc.com offers its best resources for finding, choosing, and working with mentors. -
Business Plan Building, Section by Section
Business plan tips, how to write a business plan, get sample business plan templates, writing the company description section of the business plan, writing the executive summary section of the business plan, writing the marketing section of the business plan, writing the management section of the business plan, writing the financial section of the business plan, writing the technology section of the business plan, examining the purpose of a business plan and business plan basics, free business plan software, help and business plan advice for the small business entrepreneur.
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Five Tips from Subway's Founder
Fred DeLuca, cofounder and CEO of Subway, offers his tips to start your business.To Franchise, or Not To Franchise
To Franchise, or Not To Franchise, Franchising and Licensing Article - A restaurateur ponders taking the leap into franchising.Recommended Links
Franchise.org
This is the official website of the IFA (International Franchise Association). It is a great place to start learning about franchise opportunities and franchising in general. Even without joining the association, you’ll get a glimpse of just how broad the franchising world really is and find resources for learning more about buying a franchise. If you’re a business owner thinking about franchising your business, this is a required first stop in your research.
Better Business Bureau
Before you invest or give it’s a good idea to do a little checking with the Better Business Bureau. This website is a wealth of information for not just consumers, but also business owners.
Cause Marketing Forum
Cause marketing is an important key to success in any business, and small, local ones are no exception. Cause marketing is when a business and a cause partner for mutual benefit. The Cause Marketing Forum website is a wealth of knowledge, advice and inspiration on this important part of any businesses’ growth and communication plan.
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