Business

Franchise Agreement

What To Look For In A Franchise Purchase Agreement

Also called the Grant of Franchise, the Franchise Agreement outlines the terms of the franchise. The agreement should work for both the franchisor and the franchisee. Be sure that you review the document with a financial advisor and an attorney so that you personally understand all of the terms. Then, make sure all of the [...]

Career

Resume Tips

Resume Writing Tips And Advice

Resume Layout: Order you resume headings according to the most relevant information in a place that will catch the reader’s eye. Important information to include: Name, address, home phone number, work phone number and email address. Provide a Job or Career Objective in one or two concise sentences toward the beginning of the resume. The [...]

Small Business

Small Business Niche

How To Find Your Small Business Niche

Can you combine something that you love to do with the structure of a business plan? Find a passion and pursue it, and success will follow. Inventory your skills and find out what you like to do. If you turn to someone else for ideas, you’re already off to a bad start. In fact, 96 [...]

Entrepreneurship

Startup Money Concerns

New Startup Concerns For Entrepreneurs

One of the most common traits among successful entrepreneurs is frugality. Being frugal means making wise spending decisions, not purchasing more services and equipment than you actually need. Use creativity instead of cash to generate success with your startup. The first year or two will probably be toughest. You won’t have many referrals, so you [...]

Home Business

Home Business Schemes

Work-At-Home Schemes – 7 Questions To Ask

Dreams of quick cash and flexible schedules lure many people into losing $$$$ in nasty scams. How do you know whether a work-at-home proposal is legit? Get answers to the questions below. Reputable companies won’t charge you for this information. Don’t hand over any money or sign anything before you have the answers in writing. [...]

Finance

Cost Cutting

Ten Ways To Cut Costs For Your Small Business

Setting up a home office? Starting a small business? It’s a real balancing act of money coming in vs. money going out, so you probably want to cut costs wherever you can. Here are a few suggestions and money-saving strategies that might be helpful as you start your new business. 1. Invest in a Yellow [...]