Business is key to development- Development of a nation, development of the world and also the development of the individuals who put their heart and soul in their businesses. And with the globalization concept fast developing businesses have really grown multifold. But sometimes businesses do see a roadblock; there might be concerns around drooping share prices, decreased sales and so on.Now in any of the scenario what should a...more
The concept of franchising is in itself a sound business idea. Many have become rich because of it. However, not all franchise businesses become a success story. There are several factors that may contribute to the problem.Some franchise units, although parented by large corporations, failed to make the mark due to the failure of the franchisee to strictly adhere to the program and terms of the franchise. Following the system of the company and...more
Is buying a business franchise a right step for you? This question tends to crop up as the most crucial query in your mind, once you are struck with the idea of taking up a business franchise. Here, the point lies in recognizing your passion and interests in a particular field of business, and the willingness to accept the ongoing risks and other demerits 'sportingly'. Business franchises in general is one of the best means to earn loads of money. However, as mentioned earlier you must spend considerable time to understand the intricacies of running a franchise, the selling aspects, the risks, the potential returns and other details - before you settle on to purchase a franchise business.Here are some easy tips to help you decide 'whether a business franchise is your cup of tea'.Area Of Interest - The very first and significant point while selecting a business franchise you have to consider is buy a franchise that you are interested in. This will further instigate you to gain further knowledge and skills required in the business. Once you become an expert you are more likely to succeed in your trade, since a specialist knows the essentials to run a successful business. While you...more
TELEVISION hits such as The Apprentice and Dragon's Den are compelling because of their insight into the cut-and-thrust world of business.Entrepreneurs who are looking for a less gruelling route to success should consider franchising.This boom sector of British industry offers readymade solutions to the uncertainties of business. The big attraction...more
Once you have decided that opening up your own franchise is a wise decision, you will need to decide what type of franchise you wish to open. There are many different franchise opportunities available for expansion. Whilst some companies are starting out with franchising their already successful business, others have been on the franchise market...more
With most of the developed economies either in, or heading for a recession, can now really be a good time to start a franchise business in Australia?Firstly, recession in Australia is not by any means a certainty and even if it does happen, it seems that it will be less severe and have a faster recovery than most other economies. But still, bad times are bad times, is it wise to start a business in less than ideal conditions?The answer to that is unique to each person that asks the question, but generally speaking, if most of the other factors influencing your decision are still positive then you shouldn't let a weak economy dissuade you from taking the plunge.Of course there are some cautions. Go through your business plan again (the real one, not the one you did for the banks!) and analyse how well you will fare with reduced revenues. Quite possibly it may simply mean a slightly longer period before you hit break-even.If your funding isn't already in place, you might find it harder to secure a business loan, at least for the next few months until the banks have sorted through some of their woes and a sense of stability returns to the financial markets again.There are plenty of...more
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One of the first things you will get is a business credit card offer when ever opening your small business. As expected, that is when your credit history is adequate that the credit card supplier says you are a worthwhile risk. How do they figure...more