Small bank approval rate has jumped 5 points, big bank rate 2 points Since the near-collapse of the world economy four years ago, tight credit markets have stunted small business growth by shutting entrepreneurs off from startup capital. But they’re beginning to loosen. The Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, a monthly analysis of 1,000 [...]
FranNet says an honest evaluation of motives and skills is a critical first step for success As the economy continues to struggle toward recovery, the opportunity presented by franchise ownership continues to grow in appeal for many with an entrepreneurial spirit, according to the franchise experts at FranNet. “Small business ownership isn’t for everyone,” said [...]
Recently Steve Straub, CEO of Get America Growing interviewed FranNet’s President and COO, Jania Bailey. Steve interviewed Jania for a series he did entitled “Success Secrets of the INC 500 CEOs”, via telephone, for about 30 minutes. He wanted to find out from various CEO’s how companies like FranNet have been able to grow so [...]
For the unemployed, or for those whose retirement funds have taken a serious hit as a result of the recent economic downturn, entrepreneurship may present enticing possibilities, according to the franchise experts at FranNet. But, concerns about financing and supporting a new small business stop many would-be entrepreneurs from pursuing the option. While nearly one [...]
FranNet, a leading franchise consultation company, is continuing support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” to provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make comprehensive choices when considering starting a franchised business. FranNet, with more than 55 offices, is looked upon as the [...]
FranNet, an industry leader in advising clients in business ownership options and matching entrepreneurs to franchise opportunities, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment [...]
For some, the idea of getting off the corporate treadmill and becoming their own boss is the attraction. For others, retirement allows them to fulfill a life’s dream. And recently, unemployment may have brought the alternative of business ownership into sharp focus for many. FranNet brings together franchisors and individuals who are interested in exploring [...]
SBDC and FranNet Provide New Guide to Explore Business Ownership Business ownership is a rewarding choice but the necessary skills and planning that lead to success can be hard to come by. That’s why America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and FranNet partnered to provide an educational tool to guide potential business owners on [...]
FranNet and Noodle Metrics form new company to serve franchise industry FranNet and Noodle Metrics formed the new company Proven Match to provide Franchisors and the prospective Franchisees with the information and tools necessary to reach the best possible decision for everyone concerned. Proven Match provides the only science based and statistically validated menu of [...]
