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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.
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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
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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
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