The Franchise Blog 4 Vets

Microloan Information For Veterans

The SBA has a few interesting programs. Did you ever hear about this particular one?

"The Small Business Administration began development of the Microloan Program in 1992. Its goal of increasing the availability of loans to small-business borrowers is achieved through the use of private, non-profit intermediaries. These intermediaries provide new and existing borrowers with very small loans. They are comfortable with the background and needs of small borrowers and provide loan amounts that larger loan programs would generally not be interested in. They have propelled the program's success and enabled it to receive permanent status in 1997. '

Jamie, who is a consultant for the US Government, wrote a very informative Microloan article over at Business.Gov. You should read it...

Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts IS Holding A Cool Video Contest!

                                                                                                        

The Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting a video contest at http://www.jellystonefun.com for campers to capture how they have fun at Jellystone Park for a $10,000 grand prize.

Continue reading for the details!

Veterans; Do You Have A TRUE Green Business?

                                                                                                                      


If you don't have a real Green business, our friends at the Federal Government could be upset with you. Another words, are you just jumping on the Green bandwagon, and marketing your business as a Green one?

I posted this really important story over at The Franchise King Blog, and it would behoove you to read what the Government has to say about businesses that are promoting themselves as a Green business...and what kinds of penalties that they are considering for them.

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Veteran Business Tips; Inc. Or LLC?

Rush Nigut, a franchise/small business attorney in the Hawkeye State, recently discussed setting up a new business entity, and which way could be right for you, on his terrific blog
 {Rush On Business} 

"Whether you are starting a business from scratch or buying an existing business you should consider setting up a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) before you actually sign any agreements or documents relating to your new venture."

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Do you have any questions about franchising?

Veterans; You May Get A Tax Credit If You Buy A Franchise

It is getting even better to start a franchise business....

From the IFA;

"Today, bipartisan legislation was introduced that will assist military veterans who are transitioning from active service to civilian life realize their dream of small-business ownership. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., and Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, introduced the “Help Veterans Own Franchises Act of 2009.”

Read more about this game-changing franchise bill, here.

Read how Joel Libava will help you weed out the franchises that are not right for you, and assist you in finding the ones that are..Look

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Franchise Questions? Here's The Answers!

                                                                                                                     

So many choices in franchising. So many websites. Information overload runs rampant. Who should you believe? When do you know you have the right answers?

I find that a lot of prospective franchise owners stop investigating franchises a little too early. They have gone pretty far, but self-doubt starts to creep in.

They ask themselves questions like;

• Am I looking at the right category in franchising?
• Should i get an attorney yet?
• Is this franchise right for my geographical area?

Another area of franchise confusion comes from really smart folks who feel that they have a great prospective franchise concept. I get contacted weekly by some of them, and find that their ideas are great, but some are really not ready for prime time. Lots of questions come up. I have some of the answers.

I have created an online resource that is a 1st of it's kind, and one that I feel is sorely needed.

This website serves as a conduit between people who know some things about franchising, and someone who knows a lot about the business model of franchising, and can share his expertise.

Please feel free to ask your questions.The first answer is on me. Just go to;

                

www.AskTheFranchiseKing.com   Ask.

National Franchise Advisory Service Launched For Veterans; It's Free!

                                                                                                                   

Over the years, I have had the pleasure of helping several military veterans make the transition to franchise/small business ownership, in my local area.
{Cleveland, Akron, and Canton, Ohio}

Each time I made a successful franchise match with a veteran, it felt special.

Please don't get me wrong here. I always get energized when I am able to move a candidate of mine away from a traditional job search, to something more entrepreneurial in nature.

For me though, helping someone who has had the courage to take the real risks associated with serving our country is just so darn powerful, that I want to do more of it. A lot more.

My franchise consulting practice is more geographically focused than most. I really enjoy helping my local community with their business growth, and that's what happens when I am able to help a candidate of mine open a franchise business. New business-new jobs.

After some careful thought, I have decided to expand my reach and will now be working with military veterans across the entire US.

In the next few years, thousands of veterans, who have been serving overseas, will be coming home. I want to make sure that if they choose the business ownership route, and a franchise business is on their radar, they will be able to learn about their options in a professional, and non-threatening way. 

Please go to my veteran's page to learn a little more about my FREE services.

If you are a veteran interested in exploring the franchise option, please feel free to reach out to me. Let's talk for a few minutes.

If you know of a veteran that should be talking to me, please let me know.

Would You Like To Buy A Franchise? Better Not Do This!

There is a right way to invest in a franchise of your own, and there is most definitely a wrong way to invest in a franchise of your own....

Of course, there is a right way to do your franchise research, and there is..well you know...

Let's discuss what the beginning of the franchise investigating process looks like;

{From the Small Business Trends website}

"If you are pursuing a franchise opportunity as a way to be your own boss, let’s assume that you bring a business background of some sort to the table. You probably shared your past or current job title with the franchisor on the “request for information” form you filled out. The franchise director (salesperson) will follow up with you to schedule a formal introductory call, so he or she can explain the concept in further detail, and also learn a little more about you."

Ok. Big deal. The article continues;

"At first glance, this may not seem like an important phone call. It is. The franchisor is sizing you up. He or she is trying to find a way to either qualify or disqualify you."

Disqualify?

Maybe you should read the entire article over at Smallbiztrends.com

Are you a military veteran? Free help finding the right franchise for you is right Here!