Buying a Franchise: Tips, Tools & Tales for Doing It Right [Paperback]

Carolyn Herfurth (Author), Bev Bachel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2007

Ever dreamed of running your own business without building it from the ground up? If so, buying a franchise could be right for you. Franchise ownership offers the freedom and flexibility of running your own business, while also providing a proven template for success. Hundreds of people leave their 9-to-5 jobs each year for the benefits of franchise ownership and many of them make more money than they ever dreamed. Buying a Franchise: Tips, Tools & Tales for Doing It Right gives you the straight scoop on what it takes to purchase a franchise. No frills, no fuss just helpful information, useful tools and inspiring stories. In Buying a Franchise, you ll get answers to these questions and more: How do I determine if franchising is right for me? What type of franchise is right for me? How can I find time to search for a franchise? Do I need to hire a franchise consultant? Should I partner with someone? How much money do I need? How do I know if I m ready to buy? Award-winning author Bev Bachel and franchise search consultant Carolyn Herfurth unite to show readers how to set SMART goals, kick excuses to the curb, raise start-up capital, save money on real estate and much more. Packed with tools to get your franchise search up and running, Buying a Franchise makes a perfect traveling companion, whether you re just starting on the path to franchise ownership or are already well on your way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Idea Girls; 1st edition (January 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979183308
• ISBN-13: 978-0979183300
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,170,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Franchises

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little book, February 7, 2008

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R. Glenister "career coach" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Franchise: Tips, Tools & Tales for Doing It Right (Paperback)

I found this to be a great resource for anyone looking into franchising as an option. It covers all the bases of what to look for, how to get the information you need, and how to move step by step through the analysis phase to the decision making. There are great snippets of real peoples stories and checklists to help keep you honest and on track. As a career transition coach, I now advise any of my clients interested in franchising to get a copy of this book. It's made my job a lot easier!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased a Franchise, January 28, 2008

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Paula Anderson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Franchise: Tips, Tools & Tales for Doing It Right (Paperback)

Buying a Franchise is a great source for prospective entreprenurs and prospects alike. The authors did a great job walking me through all the necessary steps to choosing a franchise. I loved the creative and accessible style. I read the whole book, cover to cover, in under two hours and I am still going back for advise and inspiration. I loved the personal success stories, thought provoking questions and the section on achieving your goals. This book laid out a plan I needed in taking the first steps of owning a franchise. I ended up closing on a franchsie just over two weeks ago! A very inspirational book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Step-by-Step Guidance, July 31, 2011

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Kelly F. Solheim "KellyFaith" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Franchise: Tips, Tools & Tales for Doing It Right (Paperback)

This book is an easy read and offers practical, step-by-step guidance. Best of all, it provides inspiration and motivation to overcome every possible obstacle to buying your own business. I would recommend this book for anyone who has ever considered buying a franchise, starting a business or just hated working for someone else.