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… The Pros and Cons of Owning A Retail Franchise September 25, 2017 The retail sector of franchising is huge. According to a recent report* from … while directly employing over 815, 000 people. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the …

… as important as your personal credit file. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … can be trusted by the way it manages its finances. Think of your business credit file as a barometer for the financial …

… does this mean from a tax perspective? Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … with substantial markdowns, maybe it’s time to get rid of them. There are three issues: What to do with them … . You can take an immediate tax deduction for a write-down of inventory that’s become obsolete. You don’t even have to …

… website for every seven people in the world! That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, … going to have to take the right steps. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … website for every seven people in the world! That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, …

… to get an issue you’re experiencing resolved? Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … what if your issue (or issues) aren’t getting taken care of? What should you do? Here are some examples of issues you …

… market with large employers offering an attractive menu of fringe benefits. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … market with large employers offering an attractive menu of fringe benefits. A possible solution for small businesses …

… you probably can’t self-insure (pay for losses out of pocket) because you can’t afford the risk for substantial … financial exposure. You need insurance. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … you probably can’t self-insure (pay for losses out of pocket) because you can’t afford the risk for substantial …

… money – having business credit is essential. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … flow. The term vendor describes the entity that is part of the supply chain responsible for making products or …

… to Artificial Intelligence August 6, 2018 When you think of artificial intelligence, your mind might conjure images of futuristic robots or computers that are able to act as … But AI isn’t just an idea for the future. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information …

… that there may be two more increases before the end of the year. While interest rates are still very low, the increases can impact your business. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … that there may be two more increases before the end of the year. While interest rates are still very low, the …

… giant that today has over 11, 000 stores. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … huge promise if you work hard. Here are eight examples of businesses that are easy to start. Logo Designer If you … platform like Wix, Weebly or GoDaddy to showcase samples of your work. You may also want to offer your services on …

… How To Overcome The Fear Of Being Your Own Boss June 19, 2017 I’d like to start out by … owning a franchise business-or any business. As a matter of fact, if you weren’t afraid, it would cause me worry. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the …

… wrong software can be an expensive mistake. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … Businesses Like Mine Find vendors with a meaningful number of testimonials from other small business owners. Look for testimonials from businesses like yours — businesses of roughly the same size, in similar industries and trying to …

… … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. With half of 2017 over, now …

… The Continued Growth of Fitness Franchises June 20, 2018 According to a National … Interview Survey*, for the first time, more than half of Americans reported that they got the recommended amount of leisure-time aerobic activity. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the …

… occurring at your state or local level. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … hourly rate, you must use the state’s rate. A number of states change their rates annually, through new laws or cost-of-living adjustments. Find your state’s minimum wage rates …

… you remember the last major purchase you made? Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership … Infuriate Franchise Buyers 1. Too Many Choices The number of franchises available is mind-boggling, especially if …

… can become a time sink if you let it. And face it, none of us have unlimited resources -- we have to use the time and staff we have wisely. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … can become a time sink if you let it. And face it, none of us have unlimited resources -- we have to use the time and …

… And How Much Are They? April 18, 2017 There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve around money. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve …