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30 Apr
2017

5 Tips for Franchising Your Small Business

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5 Tips for Franchising Your Small Business

Ever think of franchising your small business?  You have seen the big franchises – Wendy’s, Subway, McDonald’s and others, but what about your business?  The Small Business Administration (SBA) recommends that if you have a successful brick and mortar business (for instance, a restaurant, retail outlet, tax or legal services or other industries that can be easily replicated), franchising out your business could increase both customers and revenues – and if the first franchise is successful – the second and third can thrive as well.  However, franchising is not easy or nor is it cheap as it takes a considerable amount of capital and legal fees to create replicas of your business.

Here are five tips for franchising your small business.

  1. Make sure it is a business that is easy to replicate. A good franchise is one that is easy to replicate.  For example, if you have a “build your pizza” type of business, make sure that the franchise location has the same look, ingredients, taste and feel as the original.
  2. Make sure you have the capital. The SBA advises: “If you’re sure your business will generate enough revenue as a franchise, next consider the fact that the initial start-up process will require a significant amount of cash.”  This can include attorney fees, franchise registrations, taxes, not to mention any renovations to the physical space to turn it into a nice looking business that represents your original.  Just the construction and design alone can be a significant investment. Companies like Imperial Advance offer business term loans, merchant cash advances, revenue based financing and lines of credit for a small business looking to expand.
  3. Get legal help. If you do decide to franchise your business, there are many legal issues you must address.  If you are not sure you want to do that yourself – find a lawyer who specializes in franchise law in the area(s) you are looking to build out.
  4. Create a detailed manual. Make sure the employees in your franchises have a manual to help them abide by the same rules, regulations and code of conduct as in the original business.  In addition to developing a manual, train your franchise employees to ensure they offer the same level of customer service as the original business.   By doing in-person training, you can help ensure that everyone is aware of the rules, vision and strategies for the business.
  5. State laws. Even if you have legal advice or help, learn the state laws for franchising (every state franchise law differs so if you go out of state, you’ll need to understand their regulations as well).  “Once you’ve begun franchising, some states remain active in the relationship between you and your franchisees by monitoring territorial rights or limiting the transfer and renewal of your franchises,” according to the SBA.
15 Apr
2017

6 Tips for Managing Business Credit

by Todd William | with 0 Comment | in Blog
6 Tips for Managing Business Credit

Many resourceful entrepreneurs begin with great ideas that can transform a small business into a big business.  While small business owners can be very good at coming up with creative ideas, they are often at a loss when it comes to managing the actual business and the implementation of these ideas, which requires understanding the accounting, taxes, payroll and financing necessary to achieve lofty business goals.

A business line of credit and access to capital cannot be underestimated — this should not be confused with a personal line of credit. After all, as many know, a strong credit score (for your business) can help when financing and/or loans are needed. According to the Small Business Administration, (SBA) “… insufficient or delayed financing is the second most common reason for business failure. “

Working capital is critical to the success of any business – below are some tips:

  • Most small businesses should always hire an accountant or business manager (even if they are part time or a consultant) who can help you manage expenses, pay taxes, and ensure you keep a good line of credit.
  • Dunn & Bradstreet (D&B): The SBA suggests that small business owners “…should first know if they have a business credit file with D&B.” You can find this information by calling D&B Customer Service at 1-866-785-0430.
  • Make sure all business expenses, from office supplies to meals with clients, are put only on business credit cards. Try not to use your personal card for business expenses as it a lot easier when it comes to doing “the books” to merely look at the business cards versus a mix of cards and decided which expenses apply or don’t apply to the business.
  • Make sure to pay your monthly fees so that your business credit is standing is good — which as mentioned above, helps when applying for any loans or financing.
  • The SBA also advises that either the small business owner, manager or accountant keep track of activity on the business credit card as 15-30% “…of all commercial credit losses are due to fraudulent activity.” Unfortunately this is a reality in these days with identity theft are all too often.
  • Don’t just take on any customers! Make sure to research your potential customers and if you are not certain, ask for a credit check or at least have them give you a down payment before you start on a job.  Why?  You want to make sure they pay your bill on time.  Without active cash flow into the business, it will be harder to make the necessary payments on your business credit cards, not to mention all the other business expenses…which in turn can gravely hurt the company.

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