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Your First Step To Financial Independence . . . Easier Than You Think!

By How to Buy a Franchise | 12/01/2014
This is the time of year when millions of people decide just how unhappy they are in their job, and...
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Do You Have the Right Personality to Be a Franchisee?

By How to Buy a Franchise | 03/09/2016
Before buying a franchise, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is: “Do I have the right personality...
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Warning Signs When Buying a Franchise Business

By How to Buy a Franchise | 03/30/2016
It’s easy to get excited about buying a franchise business, especially if you are looking to take charge of your work life...
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“Franchise Royalty Fees Are Too Expensive!” . . . Are You Sure About That? I’ll Help You Figure It Out.

By How to Buy a Franchise | 04/08/2016
Franchise royalty fees might not be as expensive as you think. In any given situation, there are good reasons to...
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Making Sense of Risk, Entrepreneurs & Franchising

By How to Buy a Franchise | 04/13/2016
Maybe you’ve heard that entrepreneurs and risk takers buy franchises. Long ago, while researching my first book about franchising in...
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Your Perfect Franchise Opportunity May Be Right Under Your Radar!

By How to Buy a Franchise | 04/15/2016
Sometimes the perfect franchise opportunity for you to buy isn’t the most obvious franchise, the most popular franchise, or the...
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Must Attend Discovery Days Before You Buy a Franchise

By How to Buy a Franchise | 04/28/2016
Discovery Day quickly prepares you to make the ultimate decision: To buy or not to buy the franchise.” When you’re...
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Yes, Franchisors Will Negotiate When You Buy a Franchise

By How to Buy a Franchise | 05/09/2016
A common misconception about buying a franchise is that franchisors will not negotiate with prospective franchisees. But the truth is,...
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Retail vs. Service: Which Franchise Opportunity Suits You?

By How to Buy a Franchise | 05/16/2016
If you’re like most people who want to buy a franchise, you’ll be surprised to read that more than 75 primary...
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Service Franchises Cost Less, but Are They Best for You?

By How to Buy a Franchise | 05/20/2016
In a previous article, I discussed the pros and cons of buying a retail franchise business. In this article, I’ll discuss the...
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