To become the employer of choice in your niche or location when it comes to attracting good people, and to retain the great ones you already have, emphasize your flexibility by allowing remote work when possible.
The $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill of December 2020 improves the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP2). Provides tax deductions and other relief.
Small businesses may be able to deduct up to 100% of trucks, vans or SUVs on their tax return. See qualifying list of vehicles under IRS section 179.
Everyone can learn these steps for how to research a franchise to buy, including reading the disclosure, and talking with franchisors and franchisees.
The FTC requires that franchisors give prospective franchisees a franchise disclosure document, listing 23 items of information. Read our guide.
Use these questions to decide whether a franchise is right for you. Understand what franchising ownership involves and get a sense for everyday duties.
Need franchise financing? We show you a range of options, with advice from experts on strategies and a list of lenders that make loans to franchisees.
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.
A plain language overview of typical rights and obligations of the parties in a franchise agreement. Explains key provisions and what you can negotiate.
The franchising business model is a way of structuring a business. Learn about franchisor systems and terminology, and discover how a franchise works.
A franchise fee is any one-time or ongoing payment or royalty that a franchisee pays to the franchisor for the rights to use the brand and franchise system.
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