The SBA Reduced Guarantee Fees effective October 1st, 2023
The SBA Reduced Guarantee Fees effective October 1st, 2023 SBA 7(a) loan guarantees refer to the assurance provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to a lender, such as a…
Five Reasons Why Franchising is a Win-Win for Veterans
For many military veterans, returning to civilian life and the 9-5 workplace can be a complex transition. The skills you learned in the field don’t always translate to a traditional…
Featured Franchise: The Run-Down on Fitness Franchises
Provided by: Dick Mueller, Founder & CEO FranSelect Gone are the days when fitness gyms were limited to barbells and treadmills. Today’s fitness clubs have evolved into experiences where clients…
Featured Franchise
Parking Lot Striping Business Striping falls in line with paving, seal coating, repairing, and other pavement services but stands alone. Striping is typically the one service not provided by typical paving companies. These companies, as…
A Howling Success
Why Pet Franchises Have Become a Big Business They go to the best schools, wear designer duds, and eat only organic food. They’re social media influencers, with thousands following their…
New SBA Rules Make It Easier to Sell and Buy a Business
Updates to the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs give SBA lenders more flexibility when providing loans for business acquisitions. Of course, those same lenders still have their own bank…
Why More Veterans Are Making Franchising Their Next Mission
The diverse skillset you built in the military is the same one that can make you asuccessful entrepreneur in civilian life. In today’s competitive business landscape,franchise brands are looking for…
SBA No Longer Requiring 100% Change of Ownership on SBA-Guaranteed Loans
Effective last month, the SBA amended restrictions on borrowers using 7(a) loan proceeds to effect partial changes of ownership to assist small businesses and to expand pathways to ownership. This…
Women in Franchising
Each March, we celebrate the impact of women in history, and each year, the women of theworld continue to impact every facet of life. Business is no exception: 42% of…
Drug, Alcohol, DOT, and DNA Testing Opportunity
U.S. based and rapidly growing with a relatively small initial investment. This non-medical, low overhead model with world class support is a rare opportunity with many notable highlights... Drug, Alcohol,…