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    <description>Latest Franchising articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles.</description>
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      <title>The Cons of Franchising (Matt Mossop)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/481963/the-cons-of-franchising.htm</link>
      <description>I've spoken to and dealt with a few former franchise owners... none of whom had anything particularly positive to say about franchising. In particular, I've discussed the subject extensively with my current personal mentor (one of the current top internet marketers in the world). This is a guy who lost two franchise stores and went USD $500 000 into debt soon after the...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The 5 Major Myths of Franchising (Matt Mossop)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/481961/the-5-major-myths-of-franchising.htm</link>
      <description>Buying into a franchise can be a very lucrative investment. However, as a franchisee your success is far from guaranteed. Company-placed systems are designed to help facilitate business operations, however they do not, by any means, make running a franchise easy. The following article will discuss the 5 major myths involved with franchising, and will reveal what you will be...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Potential Franchisees: 5 Key Questions To Ask The Franchisor (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/448460/potential-franchisees-5-key-questions-to-ask-the-franchisor.htm</link>
      <description>You've had your eye on that attractive franchise business for a while, and you're finally ready to move forward and become a franchisee. Congratulations on your decision to take control of your future! You are showing your desire to be a leader, and someone who wants to be their own boss. Before you buy, however, you need to ask some specific, key questions of the franchisor.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Initial Franchise Fee: The 4 Elements Crucial To Your Success (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/445865/initial-franchise-fee-the-4-elements-crucial-to-your-success.htm</link>
      <description>As candidates progress through the due diligence process of evaluating a specific franchise, I am often presented with this very common question about one of the costs involved in becoming a franchisee: "what exactly does the franchise fee cover and how does it benefit me?" This is a great question that needs to be addressed.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Major Advantages Of Multi-Unit Franchising (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/439672/5-major-advantages-of-multi-unit-franchising.htm</link>
      <description>Increasingly, the candidates I work with as a franchise consultant are considering franchises that allow for multiple units. One major reason for this is a result of the increasing number of downsized executives in America needing to quickly replace lost six-figure-plus salaries.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Best Recession Resistant Franchise Opportunities Revealed (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/435960/5-best-recession-resistant-franchise-opportunities-revealed.htm</link>
      <description>With today's unsettled economic climate, thousands of employees are being downsized at an alarming rate, and are discovering that the job search they are undertaking is not a very pretty one. Sadly, this economic climate that we're in is unlikely to change toward the positive anytime soon. So, now is a great time to explore one of the many recession-resistant franchise...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Business To Business Franchises: 5 Compelling Reasons To Own One (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/432779/business-to-business-franchises-5-compelling-reasons-to-own-one.htm</link>
      <description>Those who possess good selling skills, enjoy building meaningful and productive relationships, and the challenge of interacting with fellow business owners and managers, rather than consumers, will find some excellent opportunities worth investigating in the Business To Business franchise category.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchise Opportunities: 7 Benefits of Children's Education Franchises (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/430810/franchise-opportunities-7-benefits-of-childrens-education-franchises.htm</link>
      <description>If you have background as an educator, a daycare provider, preschool provider, or are an entrepreneur or a business executive that loves children and would enjoy the challenge of making a difference in their educational lives, perhaps a Childhood Education and Development franchise might be the perfect business for you.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchisor Support: 5 Key Elements To Expect As A Franchisee (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/428102/franchisor-support-5-key-elements-to-expect-as-a-franchisee.htm</link>
      <description>You've decided that you would really like to own a franchise, but are still concerned about the level of support you'll receive from the franchisor. The phrase "in business for yourself, but not by yourself" plays like a broken record in your head constantly. But what does that really mean to you, the potential franchisee? What should you look for and expect from the...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchise Discovery Day: What Can You Expect? (Cory Barber)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/424586/franchise-discovery-day-what-can-you-expect.htm</link>
      <description>The decision to purchase a franchise can be a very complex one. You need to make an informed decision, based on an extensive fact-gathering process, to identify the ideal franchise for you. One of the final steps of this process is to attend a Discovery Day. So, what should you expect at a Discovery Day?</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Reasons to Own a Franchise Over an Independent Business (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/423759/reasons-to-own-a-franchise-over-an-independent-business.htm</link>
      <description>There are many reasons why starting up your own business can be a great opportunity. Consider starting a franchise for a few of these reasons.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Business For Sale Means Franchises For Sale! (Samantha Matthews)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/410559/business-for-sale-means-franchises-for-sale.htm</link>
      <description>To do anything on this earth is very difficult. Whether you want to sell off your set up business or franchise your business. Both involve a lot of risk. You will have to be pragmatic and practical in both cases. Here are some standard guidelines for you to give your business for sale and franchise your business.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How Does a Plumbing Franchise Work? (Amy Nutt)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/406670/how-does-a-plumbing-franchise-work.htm</link>
      <description>Because of the general nature and specificity of the field of plumbing an average homeowner cannot know everything that is required to maintain or repair the entire plumbing system on their property. It is possible to pick up bits of information at a time, and certainly, there are some general concepts that should be known before making a home purchase in order to make a...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Starting Your Own Business - Should You Buy a Franchise? (Taylor Martinerin)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/400894/starting-your-own-business-should-you-buy-a-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>Some tips on determining if owning a franchise is the right business decision for you.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Moms Can Be Successful In Franchise Business (Susan Hutson)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/391662/why-moms-can-be-successful-in-franchise-business.htm</link>
      <description>Franchise business has given Moms new hope and options to start a career that will interest them, and also not having to give up their responsibilities at home.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Does Your Business Have What it Takes To Be A Successful Franchise? (Philip Peters)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/379573/does-your-business-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-successful-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>There are 5 'Success Keys' that must be in place if a business is going to transform into a successful franchise - Profitability; Uniqueness: Proven Sales and Marketing Strategies; Systematic Approach to Business; An Owner with Vision.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Join Two Restaurants into One for Maximum Efficiency (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/369911/join-two-restaurants-into-one-for-maximum-efficiency.htm</link>
      <description>Deciding on the type of franchise you want to buy into can be a tough decision. Consider a dual-restaurant franchise for maximum efficiency and convenience.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchises and the American Dream (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/369872/franchises-and-the-american-dream.htm</link>
      <description>Franchises have basically become the face of America. Starting a franchise is a safe and reliable business opportunity.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Own a Frozen Yogurt Franchise (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/369837/own-a-frozen-yogurt-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>You can be an owner of a yogurt franchise or frozen yogurt franchise and full fill the dream of having your own business. You can be a part of a yogurt franchise. As they are already a part of the market they will help you earn from their goodwill that they have already made in the market.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Big Decision between Franchises and Independent Businesses (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/369794/the-big-decision-between-franchises-and-independent-businesses.htm</link>
      <description>It's tough to choose between starting a franchise or an independent business. Consider a few of these things before you make the big step.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Be Your Own Boss and Own a Franchise (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/365785/be-your-own-boss-and-own-a-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>Starting a new business can involve a risk as you will be promoting something new, with a new name. However, if you get an opportunity to be a part of a company that have already succeeded in capturing the market, this opportunity can be explained when you own a franchise.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Owning a Franchise - The Risks and Benefits (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/361253/owning-a-franchise-the-risks-and-benefits.htm</link>
      <description>There are so many people who like to have their own business and be their own boss. It gives you a freedom to work as per your own wish without a fear of losing the job.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 02:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cookies Franchises and Owning a Cookie Franchise (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/356996/cookies-franchises-and-owning-a-cookie-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>Franchises are a great opportunity to find business success. Find out what this means for you.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 03:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Start a Cookies Franchise? (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/354957/how-to-start-a-cookies-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>One of the main steps to know about any cookies franchise is get or to download the application form of the cookies company. This application is a very important toll in getting knowing each other.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 19:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Own a Franchise and Be your Boss (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/354330/own-a-franchise-and-be-your-boss.htm</link>
      <description>There are so many people who would like be their own bosses, by owning a business but are afraid about the success. You can own a franchise, which means it will be someone else product. You will be able to achieve success by the goodwill that they have already made in the market.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 02:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchise 101 How To Start A Franchise (Jeffrey Fang)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/322671/franchise-101-how-to-start-a-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>Know how to start your very own franchise business.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>So You Want To Own A Franchise? (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/308269/so-you-want-to-own-a-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>You have always wanted to start your own business, but are not entirely comfortable with the idea of "going it on your own." Perhaps owning a franchise would be the right solution for you. Here are some things to think about and consider as you ponder your possibilities.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Costs and Options for a Successful New York Franchise (Phoenix Delray)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/303125/costs-and-options-for-a-successful-new-york-franchise.htm</link>
      <description>This article discusses starting a franchise in New York.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Franchising: A Popular Way to Expand a Business (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/280811/franchising-a-popular-way-to-expand-a-business.htm</link>
      <description>A few steps are involved in franchising a business.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Being A Franchisee: It's Great Business (Art Gib)</title>
      <link>http://www.artipot.com/articles/278638/being-a-franchisee-its-great-business.htm</link>
      <description>You've always wanted to operate and run your own business, but you're not sure where to start. You may want to consider being part of a franchise, especially if you don't have a lot of experience in the field. But do your homework first, and then choose carefully!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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