While making money should be at the very top of your list of goals when starting a business or franchise, it should not be the only thing you consider.     You certainly want to thoroughly research all of your options before selecting a particular business or franchise to purchase.

I am reading a great book by Ed Pendarvis entitled - Secrets of Buying The Right Business (for you) Right.  Ed is one of the world's most experienced and well known "Main Street" brokers - he is founder of Sunbelt Business Brokers and his career spans more than 30 years helping buyers and selle

When you are looking to own your own business, there are many choices.   One of these choices is whether to buy a franchise or an independent business.    There is no right or wrong answer here.    It depends on numerous factors -- you will have to evaluate all of these fact

This article was contributed by Renee Walkup | SalesPEAK, Inc. There I was, driving home from a speaking engagement and waiting for the traffic report when a voice came over the radio. that made me shudder. Remember the Seinfeld episode where Kramer has seizures whenever he heard Mary Hart's voice

A business broker is a trained professional who helps people buy and sell businesses. Depending on the state, a business broker may possess a license to broker.  Business brokers will estimate the value of a business, advertise it, and conduct interviews with potential buyers. If you've ev

  Buying a franchise or a business for sale is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime.    To help you ensure the decision, buying, and ownership phases go smoothly, here are 5 tips for your consideration.   This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but one t

Would you like to sell your business?  Looking for some simple tips?  If you are then we can help.  Here are some quick tips for selling your business. First, make sure your accounting books are in good order - most buyers are going to want clean, understandable, and organized financ