Does A Franchise Fit Into Your Investment Portfolio?
BY MARC KIEKENAPP | October 10, 2012 If you’re considering an investment in a franchise business, think of it as you would adding a stock to your financial portfolio. I would suggest a meeting with your CPA or business attorney to see how a franchise fits into your overall investment…
Top Ten Secrets to Selecting the Right Franchise
BY MARC KIEKENAPP | August 21, 2012 As you start your journey investigating franchise opportunities, its imperative you know some of the secrets that will allow you to make a better choice for you and your family. Let’s explore some of those secrets. 1. Understand your Goals for Franchise Ownership:…
If You Own a Franchise – Its The Little Things That Can Come Back To Haunt You
BY BILL BRADLEY | August 07, 2012 If you’re thinking about buying a franchise or you already own one, understand it’s the little things that can come back to haunt you. Tiny changes over time can most definitely make a big difference. A car that is going five miles an…
Balancing Lifestyle With A Top Performing Franchise System
BY MARC KIEKENAPP | July 30, 2012 When searching for the right franchise for you and your family it is important to take the time to understand what you are looking for in a franchise concept and how it will work with your family commitments and goals. The investment level…
Finding a Franchise That Brings Out the Best In You
BY MARC KIEKENAPP | July 12, 2012 Looking for the best franchise for you and your family is a daunting task. When I grew up my parents taught me how to shop for groceries, cars and then eventually a home, but they never exposed me to the ins and outs…
Service-based Business Franchising and the Secret to Success
BY JAY CAPPERELLA | November 5, 2012 An old boss once said to me “sales, it is just the story you tell”. My good friend and mentor constantly says: “when you disappear, they (the client) show up, and success is imminent”. I have carried those thoughts with me through the…
Baby Boomers See Retirement as Reengagement
Let’s face it, most baby boomers haven’t saved enough for what now appears to be a lengthy retirement. Especially, after experiencing one of the worst economic downturns in America’s history. The 401k you worked so hard to fund and the home equity you counted on, may no longer provide the…