Rick Bisio's (educatedfranchisee) Blog

efore you begin to investigate a franchise business you need to think hard about whether or not being a business owner is right for you.   When you think about owning your own business do you think about the freedom of not having a boss? Do you think a franchise business will ensure your success?...

When the economy falters, many people tend to stop moving forward. But if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, now could be the very best time to take action. History has shown that strong performers tend to take advantage of downturns in the economy, and buying a franchise is one of the top ways ...

By Rick Bisio                          Author of The Educated Franchisee   Wow, what an interesting, and sometimes alarming, month it has been.  So far we've seen Countrywide, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns and AIG struggle, just to mention a few.  So what have we learned?    First we have learned...

The Educated Franchisee, by Rick Bisio, is a complete guide to entering, owning and operating a franchise.    •1)     Preparing Yourself for Business Ownership: The first five chapters of this book are focused on helping the reader decide if business ownership is truly something that makes sense ...

The great news for those who are considering franchising is that the franchising world offers tremendous variety in terms low cost franchises and home based franchises. When people think about franchising, they normally think about quick service restaurants, hotels and other store front franchise...

Before You Take a Bite Out of The Franchise Apple, Become Educated. Whether you are seriously committed to buying a franchise or just exploring a franchise opportunity, you'll want to read The Educated Franchise Buying a franchise is an important decision. The Educated Franchisee arms you with fr...

Franchise Articles & Interviews As a part of our ongoing quest to share the best in Franchise Information, we find that we are asked to either write franchising articles or participate in franchise interviews.  Of course, we want to make sure that our readers also have access to our latest though...

Cutting edge ideas, people, resources and technologies that are shaping the future of alternative investments   Sarasota, FL--Rick Bisio is the author of the book, The Educated Franchisee, a franchise consultant and coach for people considering entering into a franchise.  At a recent interview, R...

By Rick Bisio The Educated Franchisee  Yesterday I received this interesting question from one of my candidates:   Hi Rick....quick question.....in talking with a friend this weekend......wondering: is there an opportunity to earn a six figure income with a franchise that is strictly home office-...

By Rick Bisio The Educated Franchisee  We all know who I am talking about.  They are always following the latest trends, buying the new concept car and spending all night in line to buy the latest iPod.  These folks want to be part of the ‘in crowd' and feel that there is safety in having what ev...