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Inc.com franchise columnist Doug Ducey shares some online resources for further navigating the franchise business.
- Is Your Business Franchisable?
www.francorp.com/quiz - Does your business have what it takes to become a successful franchise program? Francorp Consulting offers this free quiz to gauge your business against some key benchmarks.
from Don Boroian - SBA: Financing Your Business
sba.gov/financing - Whether or not you’re considering an SBA loan to start your franchise, this web site will give you valuable insight into the options open to you as a budding small business owner. Here you’ll learn the basics of securing outside financing and what it takes to qualify.
from Doug Ducey - Buying a Franchise
www.francorpconnect.com - Does your business have what it takes to become a successful franchise Thinking about starting a franchise business? Francorp Connect has resources, including a free e-book, to help you figure out if franchising is right for you.
from Don Boroian - Young Entrepreneur's Organization
www.yeo.org - Home of Young Entrepreneurs Organization and World Entrepreneurs Organization, these groups offer unmatched learning and networking opportunities to both young and seasoned business leaders. Speaking from firsthand experience, no other organization has been more beneficial to my professional growth than this one.
from Doug Ducey - Franchise Company Information
www.frandata.com - Frandata offers information services on the franchise industry to help in decision making.
from Don Boroian - Young Presidents' Organization
www.ypo.org - The Young Presidents’ Organization website is the hub for more than 9,500 young business leaders from around the world. This group represents unparalleled access to the world’s foremost experts, heads of state and thought leaders to explore diverse issues. It’s a peer network that puts you in touch with other leaders to share knowledge and ideas for ultimate success.
from Doug Ducey - Sourcebook Publications
www.sourcebookpublications.com - Publisher of guidebooks on the franchise industry, including Bond’s Franchise Guide.
from Don Boroian - Cause Marketing Forum
www.causemarketingforum.org - 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.
from Doug Ducey - Make-A-Wish Foundation
www.wish.org - There are many worthy cause marketing candidates, but one that is especially suited is the Make-A-Wish Foundation thanks to its national scope, strong local affiliations and broad consumer acceptance. This organization grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions and improves the lives of the families it touches.
from Doug Ducey - Better Business Bureau
www.bbb.org - 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.
from Doug Ducey - iTunes
www.itunes.com - If you love music and need a break from your busy day, take five at itunes.com. There you can purchase and download your favorite music or try something new. The best part? You can sample before you buy. It’s a lot of fun.
from Doug Ducey - Franchise.org
www.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.
from Doug Ducey - FBR Open
fbropen.com - Known as the greatest show on grass, this PGA golf classic is the most attended golf tournament on the tour. Hosted by the Phoenix Thunderbirds, the FBR Open is not only a great excuse to visit Scottsdale and the desert Southwest it’s the place to be in January for business networking.
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