In the United States, many loans are in some way government backed or guaranteed. Small businesses receive SBA guaranteed start-up and working capital loans, service members receive VA backed home loans, and teachers receive down-payment assistance through the Teacher Next Door program. The fact is the government is in the lending business. Franchisee Funding Affected […]

Where Did This Money Come From? When you first start looking for funding as a small business owner, the lack of options can surprising. After all, when you first opened your business, especially if it was a franchise, you probably had lenders ready to hand you funds at the drop of a hat. Then, you […]

The B2B franchise space has a tendency to be high margin, attract top-notch franchisees with strong sales and/or executive backgrounds, and enjoys a long history of success. Of course, as a franchisor in this space, you already know that. You also know the other side of the coin; that a service-based B2B franchisee can quickly […]