A Good Internet Money Making Idea

I know that many readers of this blog and visitors to this website in general, are looking for a business they can run from home.

Retail Franchising, Increasing Your Chances of Success

Do customers love coming into your franchise business? How often do you meet new customers who have come on the recommendation of others?

Inkjet Cartridge Franchises

I think it was around 1992 when, interested in business opportunities even then, I called a number in response to an advertisement I had seen in a local newspaper. The opportunity was an ink cartridge re-filling business. The person who owned the business was an 18 year old boy. Why was he selling? He was [...]

The Franchise Business Plan

Overview of the reasons for writing a franchise business plan in the first place and what the plan should consist of.

Lining Up for McJobs

So next time you hear someone derisively referring to McJobs, please don’t automatically nod your head in agreement. Any honest work is honourable and almost any job can be as challenging and rewarding as you choose to make it.

Franchise Agreement… What is it?

Franchise consultant Mark Clifton gives you a bief explanation of how a franchise model must be followed as part of the franchise agreement with the franchise holder (franchisor)