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 is that you start up as part of an already established company, meaning you need less capital and...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 for many years and have established themselves as a successful model.Deciding what type of franchise...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
Under emergency circumstances you can now easily attain timely cash assistance without any delays by simply applying for fast cash loans. These are short term loans which allows you to grab fast money help for dealing with many urgent cash demands within due time. This loan could be the best funding solution for solving unexpected...more
"Michael Bento brings a rare combination of both highly effective leadership skills and a deep commitment to Communities in Schools' mission and values," said Dan Cardinali, president of Communities in Schools. "Working with leaders at the national office and throughout our network, Michael Bento will raise the profile of...more
Buying real estate can make for a lot of things to think about. You may have to consider repeatedly what you are looking for, where you want the place to be and how much the investment in it may be. Of course the better you know the answers to these things the easier it can be to find the place in question. Below are a few ideas on how to help determine what it might be.Now of course there are many uses for real estate. Whether you are buying a house, an office building, or a vacant lot, you will probably want to consider the old adage: location, location, location. Whether you want to build a mall or just find a new home for your family, considering the area where it is situated can greatly influence the deal.Now for businesses the location can be more or less a big deal. Of course the location can influence how much foot traffic you get going in and out of your place. If this is necessary for you then it is likely a space somewhere downtown would work well. If your business does not likely need a heavy amount of walk in traffic then you might consider someplace else. This may save you money, in fact.Now perhaps you are actually after a home or house rather than a business, but...more
When you've got a reasonably new eatery you're likely to find that acquiring a restaurant loan is sort of inconceivable whenever you undergo conventional routes. Traditional financial institutions are very disinclined to loan cash to small business...more
Among various types of lenders, it becomes uneasy for the candidate to select an appropriate lender so as to meet his financial obstacles. In addition to this, if the borrower is a UK citizen and if he is looking for a financial help in...more
Business motivation is about motivating employees and customers alike. According to a recent research, those organizations which are successful look after the emotional well-being of their employees and hence score better on the...more
Sometimes a situation comes in life when you do not have enough cash and unexpected expenses come on your way. In such a case, you get into trouble. Some people even get tensed and their mind stops working. But now you do not need to...more
For any growing business, document management is a hot topic: as soon as you're employing more than one or two people, saving, storing and retrieving documents becomes an integral part of good business practice because many hours of...more
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