Affordable franchises for you. (Next Month).According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the International Franchise Association, any prospective franchisee should carefully consider a variety of factors before deciding if opening a franchise is the right move to make. As a general rule of thumb, most franchisors require monetary contributions, including franchise fees, training costs, royalties, and a host of other cost-related items. Franchise fees can cost $10,000 or less, or as much as $2 million. While we will offer you various price options, further due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. has to come from you. Before making an investment of time, money, and other resources required to start a franchise, you should first consider if you are, indeed, qualified to operate a franchise (it isn't for everyone). Review your assets to determine whether you have the financial wherewithal where·with·al n. The necessary means, especially financial means: didn't have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn. conj. Wherewith. pron. Wherewith. to afford the costs of operating a franchise. Develop a business plan. And, as always, carefully read (with your attorney) all franchising contracts and agreements. Next month, we examine 15 affordable franchises with fees and start-up Start-up The earliest stage of a new business venture. costs in three price ranges. We will also hear from a few franchise owners who will share stories of how they got started So before you take the plunge Take The Plunge was an early evening game show that was produced by Thames Television and aired on the ITV network for one series in 1989, the programme was hosted by comedy actress Su Pollard. , read our upcoming September 2003 edition. DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA? Many of our best story ideas come from you, the readers of BLACK ENTERPRISE. We want you to keep telling us what you need to see in the magazine to help you launch and grow your business, advance your career, and build personal wealth. Help us set the agenda. Send your ideas and suggestions to the following editors at BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beeditor@blackenterprise.com. BUSINESS/ECONOMIC NEWS Newspoints c/o Alan Hughes Alan John Hughes (born 4 April 1951 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland)[1] is an Irish former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler<ref name="CAP" />, he played five times for the Ireland cricket team between 1979 and 1982 ; e-mail: hughesa@blackenterprise.com BUSINESS OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT Enterprise c/o Alan Hughes; e-mail: hughesa@blackenterprise.com CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PERSONAL AFFAIRS Powerplay & Lifestyle c/o Sonia Alleyne; e-mail: alleynes@blackenterprise.com CONSUMER AFFAIRS Shopsmart c/o Tanisha Ann Sykes; e-mail: sykest@blackenterprise.com SELF-IMPROVEMENT Motivation c/o Alfred A. Edmond Jr.; e-mail: edmonda@blackenterprise.com PERSONAL FINANCE/INVESTING Moneywise c/o Matthew S Matthew one of the twelve disciples. [N.T.: Matthew] See : Evangelism . Scott; e-mail: scottm@blackenterprise.com TECHNOLOGY Techwatch c/o Sonya A. Donaldson; e-mail: donaldsons@blackenterprise.com INTERACTIVE MEDIA blackenterprise.com c/o Latif Lewis; e-mail: lewisl@blackenterprise.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Include your name, address, and daytime Daytime may refer to:
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