The most wonderful business idea has entered your mind, and you are ready to hit the road running with your new idea. Before you get started and open up your doors, make sure to educate yourself and make a plan. More »Educate Yourself Before You Create Your New Small Business
These days more and more college football bowl games have their names sponsored by companies for brand exposure. Here are the top five bowls sponsored by franchises: More »Top 5 College Bowl Games Sponsored by Franchises
Cash-strapped young entrepreneurs can soon benefit from a new, targeted venture fund that will not only provide startup capital but also help with student-loan debt and living expenses. More »New Fund Spurs Young Entrepreneurs
If your business hits a rough patch, you should be able to turn to your franchisor for assistance. Here's what you can expect to receive. More »Help! My Franchise Is Failing
The social-networking giant joins the International Franchise Association, with plans to appear at the trade group's annual meeting. More »Facebook Friends Franchises
Before starting Apple, Jobs and fellow electronics enthusiast Steve Wozniak had another business idea. More »Steve Jobs' Surprising First Business Venture
Though the TechStars program lasts three months, participants say the entrepreneurship lessons will stick with them forever. Here's a snapshot of what they learned. More »Startup Lessons from David Cohen and the TechStars
It's easier to start a company in Rwanda, Singapore, or Macedonia than it is to do so in the United States, according to the World Bank's latest report on start-up friendly economies. More »Best Countries for Start-ups
Once upon a time, Americans had two options to alleviate their beef binging desires: visit a fast food joint or go to a traditional sit-down restaurant. The former often offered sub-par meals, while the latter required too much of a commitment of both time and money. More »Profiling the Best Burger Businesses in America
Shelly Sun turned her health-staffing company, BrightStar Care, into a fast-growing franchise. But she almost ran out of cash along the way. More »How to Find Funds to Launch a Franchise
GOP candidates Mitt Romney and Herman Cain both have franchise-industry experience. Columnist Mark Siebert looks at what a franchisor could bring to the White House. More »Would a Franchisor Make a Good President?
Andrea Pfahl is the Development Coordinator for the Right At Home franchise, a senior care franchise. Shel sat down with FranchiseHelp.com to provide an overview of the Right At Home and to offer her insights on achieving success as a franchisee in the senior care industry. More »Servicing the Elderly Through Franchising
I absolutely love working for myself, but operating my own business has not been the brainless, hassle-free endeavor I thought it would be. Here are a few aspects of running my own business that I hadn't anticipated. More »6 Unexpected Outcomes of Running My Own Business
As a stay-at-home mom, I started a small business in an unexpected way. More »How I Started a Dry-Flower Decorating Business with No Money
It's no secret that many pro athletes have been utter failures when it comes to business, but a few crafty ballers have managed to make a fortune in franchises. More »The All-Franchising Team: Top Pro Athletes Who Own Franchises
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