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Financing Your Franchise

You want the loan...later!

You want the loan…later!

The SBA loan process involves 2 steps - pre-approval and final approval.  These 2 steps are separated in time and have distinct purposes.  Before you invest in your franchise, you should only have a Read More

Are Franchise Investments an Asset or an Expense?

I've been talking with candidates recently about how to think about the investment they are going to be making in their franchise. In our conversations, I've encouraged them to... Check out the Read More

How to Finance Your Franchise Investment

How to Finance Your Franchise Investment… Psst, it’s easier than you think!

So, you are thinking about investing in a franchise. First, good choice. Franchising offers you a great path into business ownership with a proven model, organized support system and a team to help Read More

Measuring Your Return on investment when evaluating a franchise

Measuring Your Return on Investment when Evaluating a Franchise

How do you measure return on investment when evaluating a franchise? Are you sure? Does it include both your financial AND time investment? Try this method to get a complete picture. Read More

Retirement Account Rollovers

Retirement Account Rollovers

During this video, I am interviewing Heather McPherson from FranFund. Our conversation will help you learn more about how to use your current retirement account to finance your own business. No taxes. Read More

Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise

Financial Alternatives when considering a Franchise

As you give consideration to investing in a franchise business, one of the biggest questions you will need to answer is, "What is the best financing strategy for your business?" View this video to Read More

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Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise JULY 2020 MID-YEAR UPDATE – “CHAOS AND OPPORTUNITY”

WOW. I did not see this coming. Just think, a presidential impeachment is page 3 news! Welcome to 2020! Twenty years ago, a business advisor of mine recommended that I read The Art of War by Sun Tzu...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise WHAT DO YOU WANT IN A BUSINESS?

When candidates first start to explore business ownership, the process can become overwhelming because there are countless questions to ask and alternatives to consider. From my experience, there are a few core...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise FIRST STEPS TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT FRANCHISE

With more than 2,500 different franchise brands currently active in the United States today, the search process might seem overwhelming. How do I sort through all these opportunities?
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise HOW MUCH INVESTMENT DOES A FRANCHISE REQUIRE?

At my core, I am a pretty simple guy who understands things better if I can break a complex puzzle into smaller pieces and then build it back up into a whole. That is how I think about investing in a business.
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