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Assessing Yourself
Recognising your true abilities, natural preferences, and real limitations is the first step to success in any type of business. By having some clear direction as to your goals, you’ll have a better idea of the most realistic way to succeed.
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Finding Franchise Opportunities
With so many options, it can be hard to narrow your options to a short list of possibilities. The internet is a good place to start your research.
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The Benefits of Franchise Resales
Franchise resales mean that someone else has already built up the business from scratch, so all you need to do is come in and put your touches on the franchise.
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Stick to That New Year's Resolution and Start Your Own Business
Alan J Gibson, QFP, FCMI, has provided us with wise and informative articles over the last six months, and ends now with tips on how to ensure that you stick to your new year's resolution of going through the process of becoming a franchisee.
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Analyse the Franchise Agreement
You've done your research, and you feel ready to sign the 'franchise agreement'. But what is the franchise agreement and what clauses should be covered within the document? Find answers here…
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The Secrets of Pitching for Franchise Investment
Alan J Gibson is an expert franchise consultant, and he knows how to pitch for investment. In this article he teaches us how to persuade a bank to lend you money and, if that fails, where else to go for funding.
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Here's a Quick Way to Be a Smart Franchisee
Read about 'Introduction to Franchising', the Irish Franchising Skillnet's workshop where experts teach the potential franchisee how to be a successful one. Due to take place in Dublin on 4 November 2014.
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Why Writing a Business Plan is Essential for Franchisees
It can be incredibly tempting to procrastinate or even dismiss writing a business plan document. But in his latest blog post, the wise and experienced franchise consultant Alan J Gibson explains why it is so important to put one together, and how to do it successfully.
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The Practical Steps to Becoming a Franchisee
In his previous article, Alan J Gibson provided us with tips on how to find the right franchise for you. 'Play to your strengths', 'look in the mirror', 'choose with your head as much as your heart'...now all that contemplation is out of the way and the franchise hath been chosen, he gets down to business and explains what the practical steps are for getting yours up and running.
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How to Find Your Ideal Franchise
Alan J Gibson is an experienced franchise consultant with The Franchising Centre. In his latest article, he gives 10 excellent tips to consider when you are faced with the daunting task of choosing the right franchise for you.