The Franchise Blog For Vets

The Best Places To Find The Best Franchises

So many choices. Over 3,000 of them, actually. That's right: There are over 3,000 different franchise opportunities available these days. That's a lot! Plus There are hundreds-if not thousands of places to look for them. What are the best places to find the best franchises? I'll show you. The Places You should be grateful for the sheer number of places... Read more →

Nebraska Military Veteran Launches New Inventory Business

Michael and Tricia Powell are now living their dream of helping others prepare for the unexpected, as owners of Patriot Inventory LLC. And, it's a business they won. Hartman Inventory Systems recently held a a "Free Business for a Veteran Contest" to give away a home business package to a deserving veteran. While there were many truly outstanding applicants, once... Read more →

UPS Store Franchises in US Military Bases? Is There an Opportunity Here?

I just found out that The UPS Store Franchise Development team was looking for a few good...bases. That's right, US Military Bases have several uses for the services that UPS Store franchises provide. Opportunities include Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corp Medium-to large-sized installations with a minimum of 10,000 military personnel. (Preferred) Other criteria; Large amount of on-base housing... Read more →

A Hot Business Opportunity For Veterans

The Franchise Blog For Veterans is a franchise business site. Once in awhile, I run across an opportunity that looks like a franchise, and offers start-up and ongoing support just like a franchise. This one may be worth a look. (Especially, if you don't have $200k lying around.) (Disclosure; this company is a marketing client of mine.) Would you like... Read more →

The West Coast Franchise Expo!

The WCFE is coming, and it promises to be a huge event, this year... “Trade shows are a great way to increase brand awareness and recruit potential investors—both of which will help grow our franchises throughout 2010 and upcoming years,” said Dave Schaefers, senior vice president of franchise development at Driven Brands. “We have had tremendous success on the West... Read more →

The UPS Store Reaches Out To Veterans

The UPS Store has decided to really step up to the plate, and offer military veterans interested in franchise ownership some nice incentives. Through the IFA’s VetFran program, veterans interested in an opportunity with The UPS Store will receive a $10,000 savings off the $29,950 franchise fee for opening a new franchise location. Additionally, with the new VetFran incentives, veterans... Read more →

Military Veterans; Maybe You Should Start An Online Learning Company

Online learning. Smart Idea. Not all of you have the financial resources to start a franchise. I'd like to share an alternative. You can still become a small business owner... Is there something that you are an expert at? Maybe you are really good at repairing motorcycles, or cars and trucks. Do you have good first-aid skills? How about teaching... Read more →

SBA Easing Limits On "Goodwill" For Small Business Purchases

Good News! Starting in October, the SBA is raising the cap on its guarantee of goodwill financing to $500,000. If the goodwill financing exceeds that amount, the SBA will recommend that lenders consider requiring more equity from the borrower or seller. So, if you are buying or selling a business, franchise, or non-franchise, you have a little room to maneuver...... Read more →

Becoming A Small Business Owner; Who To Talk To

From Dane Carlson's Business Opportunities Blog; "If you are considering small business ownership, entrepreneurship or self-employment keep survivor bias in mind as you read surveys and talk to people. Also, make sure to talk to folks that have failed. They will give you important and likely different perspectives than people that have succeeded." Great suggestions! Do your homework before you... Read more →

Attention Veterans; Here Are Some Possible Businesses To Start

From my friend Dane Carlson at his Business Opportunities Site; "There are so many new trends taking off and sticking that it is a wonder why so many more businesses are not going up as a result of it. One of the best things to do with a popular trend is to turn it into a great business venture." Read... Read more →