Do you know how to conduct due diligence to buy a franchise? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what you need to read, learn and ask for before you make the leap to purchase a franchise.
What does the future of franchising look like? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to report on what franchising will look like after the Great Recession, and what you need to know before buying a franchise.
What does franchise tough love look like? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to deliver more tough love advise on how to identify, research and buy a franchise if - only if - you know you're cut out to be a franchisee.
What does it take to be a successful franchised business owner? Nick Bibby talks to Jim Blasingame with some tough love on how to successfully buy a franchise, including what key questions to ask.
What are the two sides of a franchise transaction? Nick Bibby talks to Jim Blasingame about some of the issues involved in becoming a franchisee, the buyer, and a franchiser, the creator and seller of a franchise. They also talk about the impact of a recession on franchising activity.
What does a recession do to franchise opportunities? Nick Bibby talks the Jim Blasingame about how a recession impacts franchise creation as well as purchsing.
Can the due diligence process of buying a franchise be over-emphasized? Nick Bibby says it can't and he talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the dangers of being less than comprehensive when researching a franchise opportunity, or frankly, buying or starting any business.
If you're considering a franchise, are you prepared to do the proper due diligence? Nick Bibby talks with Jim Blasingame about what is required to properly evaluate any franchise opportunity, and how to get help from a franchise professional.
How do you know if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Nick Bibby and Jim Blasingame talk about this, including Nick's profile that he's developed to help you determine if you're a good candidate to be an entrepreneur.
Does interest pick up in franchises when the economy slows? Nick thinks this is true and he and Jim talk about where the opportunities are to be found.
