Certainly a point you should focus on as you advance toward entrepreneurship. Being "ready" gives you the confidence to make the decision to proceed when the right venture is uncovered. Thousands lack the self-confidence necessary to make these critical changes. Be sure you don't get trapped by "inertia of rest"--unwilling to take the risks necessary to succeed...
"Don't wait for your ship to come in... Swim out to it!"
An unknown speaker once said,"Some men dream of great accomplishments while others stay awake and do them!!"I hope you'll stay focused on the task of finding the right business venture for you and your family. If you're willing to invest some money in yourself, work hard in the early years, and follow a franchisor's proven plan, you should reap the rewards of satisfaction and the financial security that you desire. Remember...
"Winning Starts with Beginning."
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Buying an Existing Business Some of our visitors tell us that they've found an independently run business in their area that is for sale. They wonder if this is a better answer for their needs than buying a franchise and enduring the site location and start-up phases. After a lot of searching, we've found a great web site run by The Business Buyer Resource Center. They offer the definitive book in acquiring a small company: "How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price" is a comprehensive, step-by-step "how to" guide for business buyers containing over 400 pages covering every single stage of the buying process and every possible situation you will encounter. It's loaded with easy-to-follow tips, strategies, techniques, interactive worksheets, case studies, real life examples and critical information that will show you exactly what you must do to buy the right business. |
If you've ever wondered how you could find and acquire a successful business in your town, this book--it can be purchased in hard copy or downloadable "Acrobat" edition--contains all the answers. It's written from experience--not theory. Richard Parker, the author, has purchased several small companies and he shares his tips with you on how to discover, evaluate, price, negotiate and acquire your dream business. Invest a few bucks to reduce your risk and save thousands in the buying process. <Click Here For Details>
Below is a list of books on business, success and franchising that we have found helpful over the years. If you've dreamed of owning your own venture for years but not prepared yourself, you'll probably agonize endlessly over the decision and never act! Just like all great athletes and soldiers; studying, practicing and internalizing the skills necessary to succeed in your endeavor will give you the knowledge to succeed. You will recognize the right business when you find it and the self-confidence to invest in yourself.
We've made arrangements with Amazon books to allow you to go directly to their bookstore now to spend a few dollars for a book that will get you started on your journey. I'd suggest you print out this page and then click on the Amazon link below our recommendations. After you've placed your order at Amazon, click back and continue reviewing the information from The Franchise Doctor.
| Recommended Reading | |
| The Accounting Game, Judith Orloff | The E Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber |
| Insiders' Secrets to Buying a Franchise, Jim Deitz | Think & Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill |
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,
Stephen Covey |
The 50 Best Low-Investment, High-Profit
Franchises,
Robert Perry |
| Goals, Zig Zigler | No Bull Selling, Hank Trisler |
| Guerilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson | Finance for Nonfinancial Managers, Herbert Spiro |
| Risking, David Viscott | Getting to Yes, Fisher/Ury |
| First Things First, Stephen Covey | Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins |
| You Can Negotiate Anything, Herb Cohen | Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand |
| The Greatest Success in the World, Og Mandino | The One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard |
| The Employer’s Legal Handbook Fred Steingold | Taming the Paper Tiger, Barbara Hemphill |
| The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas Stanley | The Time Trap, Alec Mackenzie |
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