Franchising Opportunities
This clip explains that, by its very nature, franchising is a way of taking a successful business and packaging it in a system that can be duplicated. Franchises are popular with many entrepreneurs because they offer the chance to own and manage a b...
United States Small Business Administration, The
This clip explains that the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is a source of information about the sometimes confusing welter of laws and regulations that apply to business. The SBA can also help entrepreneurs understand the intricac...
Obtaining a Bank Loan
This clip looks at the challenges involved in securing a bank loan. It also touches on the role of the Small Business Administration in giving banks an incentive to make longer term loans, with less collateral and less of an equity requirement.
International Transportation Case Study: "Held and Associates"
This clip profiles Held and Associates, a Kansas City-based, international transportation services company which guides business owners through the entire international distribution maze.