Small Franchise Articles of Interest

We often come across interesting and useful articles on the Internet or elsewhere relating to franchising. FranUnite also publishes a monthly newsletter that contains a wealth of information. When it is appropriate we like to republish some of these articles on the FranUnite Small Franchise Opportunity Service web site. Current catalogue of Articles of Interest includes:

• Entrepreneurial Aptitude…A Measure of Franchise Business Owner Probable Success
  
  The greatest variable in the success of a franchise business is the franchise business owner himself or herself. It behooves the potential franchise business buyer to extend the due diligence process to include an objective self assessment, something not usually done in any formal way by the franchise buyer. Evaluating your Entrepreneurial Aptitude is a great way to measure probable success as a Franchise Business Owner.
• Insights from a Franchisee
  
  This article defines many issues that every potential franchise owner must consider. The article is written from the perspective of a franchise owner who learned some of these issues from real first hand experience.
• Is This the Time to Consider Buying a Franchise?
  
  An article oriented to the potential franchise business owner discussing the pros and cons of buying a franchise in today's uncertain economic climate.
• "Own a Franchise - No Experience Required"...or is it????
  
  Franchisors may advertise that no experience is required by potential franchisees, but state and local laws may have very different requirements to operate such a business. This article stresses the importance of a potential franchisee understanding all state and local laws that may apply to his new franchise business before making the purchase.
• The "Family Owned" Business - A Look at Franchising
  
  Buying and managing a franchise business is extremely time consuming, particularly in its early stages. For your franchise to be a happy and fulfilling experience, it is critical that your entire family buys into the sacrifices that you will make.
• Owning a Franchise is Hard Work!
  
  If your objective in owning a franchise is to be able to sit on the beach all summer sipping your pina colada while the business runs itself, you had best find somewhere else to invest your time and money. Starting any business, whether a franchise or not, is hard work that requires intense effort and dedication.