Franchising Companies Need New Franchisee Checklists
When franchise companies are moving fast in the market place they must pay attention to the details. If a franchisor fails to give the required items as outlined in the franchise agreement to the franchisees on the prescribed timeline they risk legal issues and regulatory issues. In addition even if... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part I
How do franchise companies come to be? How do they start. What type of a person or entrepreneur becomes a franchisor? Below is the story of how one small company became a franchisor in the mobile oil change business. The story is written from our point of view and opinion.... Read More
Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship
I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies of the elderly and infants floating in attics, buildings collapsing, seals washing up in the middle of highways. All I can say is that our thoughts go out to those in New Orleans, Gulfport and surrounding areas in this sad... Read More
Mobile Car Washing Long Term Opportunities in the Market
The long-term outlook for the Mobile Car Washing industry is positive. It is ripe for savvy company to develop regionally or nationally to dominate the market. Currently in the mobile car wash industry there is no well-known companies as is the case with other service businesses such as Domino's Pizza,... Read More
Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System
What I've discovered from most of my small business clients is that most would prefer to build their business through referrals rather than through direct mail, advertising in newspapers, radio, TV. However, most leave the referrals to a somewhat chaotic, unplanned approach. When they have a repeatable system of going... Read More
What Makes a Person an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is generally characterized by some type of innovation, a significant investment, and a strategy that values expansion. The entrepreneur is often quite different in mindset from a manager, who is generally charged with using existing resources to make an existing business run well. The roles of entrepreneur and manager... Read More
Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my passion had become an ob- session, and you could even call it an addiction. They all laughed. What had taken me 25 years to accept, they had known for years. My wife detected my addiction as early as our honeymoon... Read More
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for a service for your community, there's one decision you must make early on: are you going to structure your project as a for-profit business, or as a non-profit corporation?Now, it may be that you already have a clear idea about... Read More
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you are an entrepreneur starting out, or have been around the block for some time but are yet to hit on the jackpot, you might be missing out some of the cornerstones of doing busingg through the new age media, the... Read More
Lessons Learned from Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a special breed of high achievers. They create things, get things started: businesses, clubs, churches, associations, even nations. Their motivations vary. Not all want to be rich. Not all want to produce a Fortune 500 company. Some are motivated by pleasure or civic pride or the desire for... Read More
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16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my... Read More
Motivation and Commitment
Why do people start small businesses? The most frequently cited... Read More
Time Management Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs
Does it seem like everyone and everything is vying for... Read More
The Six ?F? Words Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Start your own business, and soon enough, you find yourself... Read More
Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and... Read More
Lessons Learned from Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a special breed of high achievers. They create... Read More
Customers - Why Should They Buy From You?
There are a whole range of reasons why customers buy... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online... Read More
The Business and Life You Want to Build
In the early days of my first consulting business, I... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
The 7 Major Reasons Businesses Fail and How to Overcome Them
This year, over 800,000 of the approximately 2,000,000 start up... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching... Read More
Entrepreneurship as Your Passion
Entrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Abstract Business Marketing Strategy for the Entrepreneur
If you look at those Corporations in franchising today you... Read More
Raising Entrepreneurs: What to Do When Your Kid is Born to Think Differently
Adolescence brings with it many challenges ? for both parents... Read More
Corporate Espionage in Franchising
Franchising Trade Journals do not do well, because today with... Read More
How A Woman Became A Successful Bill Collector In A Mans Industry And How You Can Too!
I have worked in the credit industry for over 17... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Before They Even Start
So you want to start a business. You have an... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... Read More
Success Secrets - What I, Mike Litman Learned From This Old Book
Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day in New York and... Read More
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Part I
Jim and Sally run a successful auto business, which they... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
Face The Fear, Ladies
Okay, I'll begin by telling you that I've been divorced... Read More
Entrepreneurs, Are You Hauling Buckets?
Once upon a time, there was a village on the... Read More
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
As more and more people start or consider starting their... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship
I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies... Read More
Online Women Entrepreneurs Need To Pace Themselves
Saving time means pacing yourself, being organized, and always prioritizing... Read More
Near-death Experience is the Mother of Invention for Two Dallas Electricians
To morning commuters, the hulking truck encircled with barricades and... Read More
Customers - Why Should They Buy From You?
There are a whole range of reasons why customers buy... Read More
The Myth of Undercapitalization - Six Ways Entrepreneurs Achieve Success in Spite of Start-Up Money
This year more than 17 million people will become entrepreneurs,... Read More
Solving the Million Dollar Mystery: 4 Steps To Create A Turn-Key Business
You're a smart, hardworking entrepreneur, and you're moving fast. You... Read More
The Fear Factor
I recently conducted a lil' survey asking my colleagues what... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business,... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
My Nemisis
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
Learn how to Compress Time
In the popular 1980's movie "Dune," man learned that by... Read More
The Reluctant Entrepreneur
It seems odd to think of a person opening a... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
It is a common known fact that it is far... Read More
Great Tips Of Choosing An Office
You have decided to strike it out on your own... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can... Read More
A Secret To Extraordinary Accomplishments
I sat watching a documentary on U.S. Navy SEAL Team... Read More
The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable
Jones was a typical entrepreneur who worked long hours and... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
10 Essential Tips for Starting Entrepreneurs - Ignore these at your Peril!
1. Do What You LOVE: If you've chosen your business... Read More
Entrepreneurial Emotions or It Seemed Like a Great Idea at the Time
It's your first business or the next Great Idea in... Read More
The New Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurship is a great magnet to deliver new ideas, unique... Read More
The Perfect Little Coffee Shop: Are You Afraid of Failure? Are You Letting that Failure Cripple You
Ah, coffee, the drink of choice when I want to... Read More
Six Degrees of Separation
Through just five or six intermediaries, you could be linked... Read More
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so... Read More
Increase Profits with No Pain, No Change Approach
Implementing changes, even when they're good for your business, can... Read More
Vendor Relations
Communication is the key to vendor relations. In your small... Read More
Business Name - How to Choose One
It's very important to get your business name right. You... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part II
Franchise companies are not born they are made and when... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... Read More
5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%)... Read More
Staying Ahead of the Perils, Excerpt of Entrepreneurial Motivation Speech
Running a business is not an easy endeavor, it takes... Read More
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