Buying a Business

The Internet puts a world of information about franchises at your fingertips. Here’s how to sort through it all.

If you want to know how the state of women in franchising has changed in the past 30 years, there’s no better person to ask than industry veteran Catherine Monson.

If you’re nearing retirement age but not ready to stop working, buying a franchise could be a great investment opportunity.

Thinking about buying a trendy franchise? Here are 10 factors to consider.

Ryan Wuerch, founder and CEO of mobile Internet service provider Motricity, answers our questions.

It is an incredibly exciting time for sales and marketing people to take advantage and reap the rewards of social media.

Investing in a franchise is a huge undertaking. It’s a process that calls for professional analysis and thoughtful recommendations so that the eventual franchise relationship is well-informed, well-financed, and healthy.

The shakeup of the economy has also recently caused a shakeup in minority franchising, leaving its immediate future less a question of numbers and more just in question.

It leaves control of the company in the hands of the original owners.

A good franchisee association can do many things to help build a stronger franchise.

As the owner of a franchise, being comfortable with selling can be critical to your success. But don't worry if you're not a "born" salesperson; selling skills can be learned.

While most franchisors prefer those who unquestionably follow the franchise systems already in place, without an independent temperament, you'll likely not succeed as a franchisee.

To be successful in franchising or any kind of business, you must be an effective negotiator. Here are some tips on how to build excellent negotiating skills.

As they share expenses and customers, businesses that work together are not only surviving the downturn – they’re thriving in it.