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“Pros & Cons of Buying A Franchise”
By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com
SNIPPET: “Buying a franchise is an option considered by corporate employees experiencing downsizing or unfavorable work conditions. Before you take the leap, your About.com Guide for Small Business Information has assembled the pros and cons of buying a franchise.
The International Franchise Association says, “Industry analysts estimate that franchising employs more than 8 million people, a new franchise outlet opens somewhere in the U.S. every 8 minutes, and approximately one out of every 12 retail business establishments is a franchised business.” The boom in franchising should continue with aging baby boomers, growing work dissatisfaction and large severance packages. But is the franchise option for you?”
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“Ten ways to gain new customers”
BY BRIENNE WALSH
Sunday, May 3rd 2009, 1:55 PM
SNIPPET: “One of the hardest parts of starting a business is finding customers. Even with a unique product or services, it can be hard to convince other people that they should buy what you have to offer. Part of owning a successful business is spending a significant amount of time and effort bringing new clients in the door. But how do you find new customers? We’ve compiled a simple list of ways to get started.”