At one time, sewing was an important skill to possess if you wanted clothing to wear. Although these skills are no longer necessary for→

David Berube has up a quick method he uses to evaluate business ideas: So how do I test this idea in the market to→

Boston Herald: If you are seriously considering going into business for yourself, either starting a business or buying an existing business, you might want→

OCRegister: Each year thousands of Orange County residents retire, quit their jobs or are laid off. In their search for something to occupy their→

IFA: There comes a time for every franchise system when it has to decide if it wants to grow for the sake of growth→

In a new section to RTOHQ, APRO talks to most of the big players in the rent-to-own franchising game to find out exactly what→

Wsj Franchising makes owning a small business easy. One buys into a proven business model, follows the instruction manual and, voila, presumably experiences financial→

If the culture fits both parties, and if both parties are committed to a common goal, the relationship will be good and success begins.→

The challenges and rewards of introducing your concept into the global marketplace afford franchise systems the opportunities to review their brand. Aside from other→

Al.com: Starting a business can be tricky and challenging. Many potential business owners can become overwhelmed by the number of steps needed to develop→

Times Dispatch <strong>Thinking of investing in a franchise?</strong> Be sure the franchiser doesn’t become your biggest competitor. Here’s how that could happen and how→

Business Zone: 1. Research the market thoroughly. Read the franchise trade press, check out the numerous internet sites and sign up to industry newsletters.→

American City Business Journals: Entrepreneurs have plenty of questions that need answered when they’re planning new ventures, covering everything from business type to location→

San Francisco Business Time: If you ask restaurant designer Karl Hasz (photo) about the big new thing in his industry, he’ll tell you it’s→

Franchise Trade: * Will the territory be exclusive, non-exclusive or will there be no territory at all (i.e., some retail franchises are defined by→

IFA: Given the numerous laws and guidelines regulating the sale and offer of franchises, developing and effectively using a compliance program benefits franchise systems.→

When franchise companies are moving fast in the market place they must pay attention to the details. If a franchisor fails to give the→

Choosing the right experts during your early franchising phase can translate to long-term success. MSNBC: For those about to enter the world of franchising,→

Charlotte Observer: John Dodd is a disciple of free enterprise. Now he wants to spread the gospel. Dodd is president of the Wingate-based Jesse→

Newsday.com: Imagine opening 10 new business locations without having to foot the bill for real estate and development costs or taking on any of→