Franchise Buyers from Hell
I ran a franchise company for many years, a car wash franchise, and we use to get the most ridiculous franchise buyers who thought they wanted a franchise. It seems we had to deal with these Kookoo birds because they have consumer rights and the Federal Trade Commission, which looks over ... more...

How To Make $20.00 For Every $1.00 Invested
It has been said you can lift the Rock of Gibraltar if you have a fulcrum point and long enough lever. When we refer to "financial leverage" we are talking about the same principle. If you buy a business building for $100,000 with $5,000 down, this is using leverage of 20 to 1. For a mere 1/20th ... more...

How to Recognize When You're in Over Your Head
Unlike executives with publicly-traded companies who are accountable to its shareholders, small business owners dont have the luxury of resigning at the first signs of trouble. Instead they have to come to grips with whatever problems have hit their business and hopefully seek help from a ... more...

Finding Houses For Your New Property Business
Last time we looked at Market research and one of the topics to be researched was properties that are currently available to rent in your locality. You can find these on your competitors web sites and listed in the local press. Make a list of ALL the property available near you. Its an excellent ... more...

Buying Country Acreage and Rural Properties, To Buy or Not To Buy
Almost anyone can become a rural property owner; if you are willing to set goals, establish what your purposes are, plan ahead and set targets that are all aligned toward the same result. And, if you can be patient instead of requiring instant gratification.There is no more $50-an-acre land; unless ... more...

Get the Facts Before You Borrow: Payday Loan 101
In the current economic climate, alternative means of obtaining money to make ends meet are becoming increasingly necessary. Some alternatives include borrowing money from friends/relatives; cash advances from employers; pawning personal effects and payday loans. Also known as a check/cash ... more...

Debate for Business Plan Data and Early Franchise Disclosure
I have heard franchise attorneys say that prospective franchisees need the disclosure documents early on so they can make a business plan to see if the franchised outlet is feasible and I debated with them over this point of contention. Potential franchise buyers have also told me they wanted to ... more...

Cash Out Refinance Mortgage Loans Home Equity, 2nd Mortgage or Cash Out Refinance Loan
There are some definite benefits to doing a cash out refinance. Just make sure that overall you are not going to be spending more money in fees and interest doing a cash out refinance as opposed to a home equity loan. When you do a cash out refinance, you are refinancing your entire loan. Let's ... more...

Life in Las Vegas
"I'll go and get some munchies for us, Bob. Don't give that beautiful black-haired lady my seat. Eh?""You wish!" Sean went to get some food while Bob ordered some white wine for them both."You're becoming a regular aren't you?" The sprightly barmaid commented as she brought him their drinks and ... more...