Get the most out of your Inc. online experience by registering and joining the Inc. community today. Get access to all Inc.com content and priority invites to free Inc. networking events in your area.

Login using:


Or login directly through Inc.com

Tariq Farid


6 Steps to Franchising Your Business

Franchising your small business may be a good way to grow fast. Figuring out whether or not franchising will work for you is a matter of knowing your business and yourself.

Read more

How to Start a Franchise

According to Edible Arrangements founder Tariq Farid, it takes a great concept, insane attention to detail, and lots of handholding

Read more

Recent Articles about Tariq Farid

60-Second Business Plan: Berries Jubilee

Say it with a plum. Edible Arrangements has high hopes of becoming the FTD of fruit baskets. Find out whether the experts think this start-up's founder can d...  Read more

Recessionade

Don't complain to Inc. 500 CEOs that the economy may be hitting the skids. Where others see danger lurking, this bunch sees opportunity.  Read more

Sponsored Section: A Feast of Franchises

From quick-service restaurants to delivering arrangements made with real fruit, these franchises offer great opportunities for entrepreneurs inspired by gast...  Read more

10 Promising Franchises for 2011

Thinking of starting a franchise? Here's a look at ten different franchises that just may become the country's next big thing.  View slideshow

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: What's on My Wish List

We asked our favorite entrepreneurs to share the item that they’ve been eyeing most this holiday season.  View slideshow

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: My Favorite Gift

To provide inspiration for our own holiday gift lists, we asked some of our favorite entrepreneurs to describe the best gift they ever received.  View slideshow

How Would You Sell Custom Stuffed Animals?

Four entrepreneurs offer marketing strategies to a start-up that sells custom toys.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Confidence Survey Results

Inc. 5000 CEOs weigh in on the state of the small-business economy.  Read more

5 Tips for Franchisees

Noodles & Company, Coldstone Creamery, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Great Harvest Bread Co., and Edible Arrangements share their secrets to franchising success.  View slideshow

How to Choose the Right Franchise Location

Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business.  Read more

7 Start-up Success Stories

All this could be yours. Here's how 10 savvy entrepreneurs got their dream companies up and running - and how you can do the same  View slideshow