Anita Campbell - CEO


Anita Campbell
I'm Anita Campbell. I am the Founder, CEO and Publisher of Small Business Trends. I founded this site back in 2003. If you'd like to know more about my background, please check out my About Anita Campbell page. If you'd like to know more about this site and the company I've built, read the About Small Business Trends page. To chat with me personally or peek into what I'm doing, reach me over at Twitter: @anitacampbell. Please also check out 7 Things About Me, in case you'd like to read something a bit more fun and offbeat. For additional contact information to reach either me or someone else on this site directly, please visit our Contact page.

How to Research a Franchise

How to Research a Franchise

Everyone can learn these steps for how to research a franchise to buy, including reading the disclosure, and talking with franchisors and franchisees.


Is a Franchise Right for Me?

Is a Franchise Right for Me?

Use these questions to decide whether a franchise is right for you. Understand what franchising ownership involves and get a sense for everyday duties.


Business Line of Credit: How It Works

Business Line of Credit: How It Works

A small business line of credit provides access to funds your company can use for cash flow to meet unexpected expenses or for working capital.


How Does a Franchise Work?

How Does a Franchise Work?

The franchising business model is a way of structuring a business. Learn about franchisor systems and terminology, and discover how a franchise works.