If you're buying a franchise - answer these questions. 35+ years in franchising has revealed to us a large number of constants that can be relied on as true. At least two of them pertain to buying a franchise and those who consider franchise ownership as a career alternative. Truths To Consider When [...] The post Buying A Franchise? Three Questions To Answer. appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

'Franchises For Sale' is like going fishing   'Franchises for Sale' is a Fishing Net - Don't Take the BaitInternet searches of 'franchises for sale' can be both informative and fun, but it's not a past time for those with experience in making a purchase. Think of the term 'franchises for sale' as [...] The post Franchises For Sale appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Franchisees Are Part Of The Sales Process  Franchise marketing inherently uses franchisees as salespeople From the beginning, franchisors have used franchisees as salespeople to praise their system. In earlier days, a franchisor chose and rewarded its ‘best performers’ for their testimonies. The practice certainly continues today, but it's assumed to be in a [...] The post Franchisees As Salespeople appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Choosing A Franchise - First, Get Away From The Crowd Choosing a franchise means thinking for yourself The process of selecting a franchise is overwhelming for many people. There are literally thousands of franchise opportunities across nearly 100 different types of business categories. While easily confusing, there's a logical approach. Here are steps [...] The post Choosing A Franchise – Four Steps To Consider appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Negotiating the Franchise Agreement is a Hard Climb Question: Do You Have Any Thoughts On Negotiating The Franchise Agreement? Will a franchisor consider negotiating the franchise agreement? For instance, if my sales don't reach “x” dollars in 'y' amount of time, can the agreement be canceled? In return, if sales are above x”” [...] The post Negotiating The Franchise Agreement appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

  Know the Significant Differences Between a Franchise and a Business Opportunity Franchising Or Business Opportunities I'm researching business opportunities as a new career option. Obviously there are a lot to choose from and I'm finding it very confusing. Can you offer some advice on how to get some clarity and direction? I'd [...] The post Franchise Vs. Business Opportunity appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Is A Low Cost Franchise My Best Bet For Starting A Business? Low Cost in a Franchise Opportunity May or May Not be a Critical Factor I'm getting into business for the first time and franchising, especially low cost franchise opportunities appeal to me because if I make a mistake I won't lose [...] The post Low Cost Franchise Opportunities appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Should I Buy A Franchise Or Start An Independent Business? A Most Common Dilemma - Should I Buy A Franchise Or Stay Independent? Deciding whether or not to buy a franchise is a very common struggle. If, like many corporate folks, you don't have a marketable trade, buying a franchise can make a [...] The post Should I Buy A Franchise Or Be Independent? appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

The Real Cost Of Small Business Failure - Part One The Enormous Cost Of Small Business Failure - Neither Acknowledged Nor Addressed Here is totally new thinking regarding the nature of small business success and failure. It's not an attack on traditional thinking found within government agencies or schools. Nether is it an [...] The post Real Cost of Small Business Failure – Part One appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more

Franchise Questions That Must Be Answered Franchise Questions To Get Started Where do we begin with the question of franchise questions? You may be thinking about buying a franchise. You may be a successful entrepreneur who is considering franchising your business. Or, you may be a student writing a paper or you may [...] The post Franchise Questions appeared first on The Bibby Group ..read more