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George Miksovsky spent over 30 years working in the electric utility business. He had broad experience in the industry, from customer service to distribution. However, like so many these days, he was a victim of downsizing. view this article »
Growing up with a father who was a small business owner awakened the entrepreneurial spirit in John Waters early on, "I was always around it, so I was aware of the work ethic that went into owning a business," Waters recalled. While still in college, at Arizona State University, Waters launched two... view this article »
After a long and successful career in advertising, which culminated as CEO and COO, respectively, at two Manhattan ad agencies, Mary Beth Casey decided to retire. Looking ahead to their future, her husband David, who had enjoyed an equally successful career in hospitality sales and marketing, agree... view this article »
Hundreds of franchise concepts will be showcased at the premier franchising event on the West Coast - the 6th Annual West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE), sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The three-day show, held October 2-4, 2009, draws entrepreneurs from over twelve states ... view this article »
After a February 2009 layoff left Long Island, NY finance manager, Donna Dirks out of work for the first time in her 20-year career, she knew she had to take action. "I'd never lost a job before…and the recruiters- who had been calling five times a day when I was employed- had nothing…Now I'm getti... view this article »
WSI, the world's leading Internet franchise, has partnered with MarketingExperiments, an Internet based research laboratory that conducts experiments in optimizing sales and marketing processes, to enhance the expertise of WSI's franchisees (Internet Marketing Consultants). view this article »
In 2001, Mike Vallis was working at a car dealership when he started buying foreclosed homes and reselling them for a profit. He experienced great success in real estate, quitting his job at the car dealership and reselling over 60 homes. Unfortunately, the market began to turn in 2006. Vallis deci... view this article »
This varies depending on the preferences of the franchisor but yes, most concepts will allow you to have a financial partner who may also be an operating partner, if you choose. view this article »
Inquire to franchise concepts listed on Franchise.com. You will then be contacted by the company. If you are seriously interested in potentially purchasing the concept... view this article »
Fifteen states have franchise investment laws that require franchisors to provide pre-sale disclosures, known as FDD's to potential purchasers. These states are California, Hawaii, Illinois... view this article »
