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Articles and advice
Get advice from experts Jeff Elgin and Lori Kiser-Block about what to look for, and what to avoid, in investigating franchise opportunities.

• The advantages and disadvantages of franchising
• How much money can you make?
• How to avoid a franchise destined to go under
• Will you soar like Bill Gates or flop like Barney Fife?
• Don't waste your time on these companies

Web seminars
Hear expert Jeff Elgin guide you in the franchise evaluation process in this series of webcasts, each about 10 minutes in length (click to play):

• How to conduct an effective self-evaluation
• How to determine your ideal business  
• The best franchise investigation procedure
• Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document
• Understanding the franchise agreement
• What to ask existing franchisees
• How to finance your franchise business
• What is a franchise company looking for?
• What is a business format franchise?

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