5 Tech Questions to Ask

When evaluating a franchise system, many do not understand what questions to ask related to technology.   While the answers can sometimes be even more confusing, an appreciation of the platforms

7 Habits of Highly Successful Franchise Owners

Franchise owners would do well to heed the 7 habits of successful franchisees.

Franchise Investment Due Diligence In Hard Times

We are not now in NORMAL times. How does this fact affect risk assessment in franchise investment due diligence?

Franchise Due Diligence Is But a Piece of the Self-Employment Puzzle

Let's clear the air regarding due diligence. There is only one path to making a quality investment regarding self-employment. And, there are three sections to navigate along that path. 

Five Franchise Myths

Maybe you've thought about buying a franchise but you never seriously considered it because someone told you it's too risky, it's not a good idea, it's for rich people, or it's for people other than you.

Genes and Desire for New Sensations Might Influence Entrepreneurship

I recently examined how our genetic make up might influence whether or not we become entrepreneurs.

The Real Customers of Franchise Brokers

In today’s Wall Street Journal (free), franchise brokers, referral networks and  franchise consultants are discussed, giving the basics of the way they operate, who their real clients are, conflict

CFA President Speaks at Franchise Show

In this short video clip Lorraine McLachlan, President of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), gives a short overview of the organization at the February 2007 CFA Franchise Show.

What Poker Taught Me in Entrepreneurship

Stuart Skorman recounts lessons that poker has taught him in the game of business start-ups.