FranchiseClique lists resourceful small business related tools and information to assist entrepreneurs with decisions involving franchises, starting a business or finding business for sale opportunities.
Associations
The American Franchisee Association - The American Franchisee Association (AFA) is a national trade association of franchisees and dealers. The AFA works to improve the industry of franchising while protecting its members’ economic investments in their businesses. http://www.franchisee.org/
National Association for the Self Employed - The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) provides America's small-business owners with news and resources, legislative advocacy and membership benefits such as affordable health insurance, discounted business supplies and scholarships. http://www.nase.org/
National Foundation for Women Business Owners - Center for Women's Business Research, founded as the National Foundation for Women Business Owners, is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. http://www.nfwbo.org
The American Franchisee Association - Made on the initiative of the US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business in 1992, this group supplies resources, networking, tips, and advice for those interested in franchising and those already involved in a franchise. http://www.franchisee.org/
The Entrepreneur's Source - The Entrepreneur's Source is America's Premier Business Ownership Consulting Organization offering coaching, training, guidance, and advice on a variety of franchise and business options. http://www.entrepreneurssource.com/
Francorp - Francorp has been the leader in the franchise consulting industry for 25 years. We have a unique approach to franchising a business that remains unmatched by any other firm in the world. http://francorp.com/
Stat-USA - Service of the Department of Commerce. This site offers economic, business and trade information as well as procurement opportunities information. http://www.stat-usa.gov
U.S. Postal Service - Information about services, products, current postage rates, business forms, postal business centers, and business publications. http://www.usps.gov
JobBank USA - Specializes in providing career information including job and resume database services to job candidates, employers and recruitment firms in the U.S. and worldwide. http://www.jobbankusa.com/mlmsfranchise.html
HR Home - The HRhome web portal is your on demand solution to HR challenges. Searchable Federal and State Employment Law. Downloadable policies, forms, documents, and checklists. FAQ's. And much more. Or, Ask the HR Expert. HR Questions. Answered. http://www.hrhome.com
Everyman Business - Everyman Business offers a wealth of free business advice, training segments, articles and information on online marketing, labor laws, human resources, business software, technology and much more. EverymanBusiness.com helps business professionals save time and money by addressing real-world business questions and presenting practical solutions. http://www.everymanbusiness.com/
Women's Business Directory - WomenBusinessDirectory.com is designed to be your one-stop destination for anything you can think of that is about or related to women business.
We know that the Internet is an overwhelming space and finding just the information you need can still be a frustrating and time-consuming process. http://www.womenbusinessdirectory.com/
Work at Home Based Business - Work at Home business opportunities features tools, services, marketing tips and articles for your home based business. Information Community where you can review, vote, discuss and submit articles. http://biz-whiz.com
AdGuides - Specialty Magazine Advertising - Advertise your products and services in specialized magazines and newspapers that target demographic niche markets such as Christian, Parenting, Hispanic, etc. http://adguides.com
Ac franchise - AC Franchise is specialised in the development of franchising’s networks in France and in French speaking countries (Morocco, Belgium, Algeria): consulting, recruiting franchisees master and partners. AC Franchise is one of the founding members of IFCN, the International Franchise Consultant Network dedicated to help franchisors to export their franchise. The ac-franchise.com website is much more than simply the showcase for our agency on the internet. It offers an unbeatable range of services with an innovative directory as well as recruitment services, news, an educational section for those thinking of franchising and services online. http://www.ac-franchise.com/
Business Opportunities Classifieds - Business Opportunities Classifieds (boconline) - A business opportunity resources site for small business and work at home based classifieds, ideas, tools, technologies, and articles. http://www.boconline.com/
Businesses for sale - Buy a Business-Sell a business-Franchise opportunities - Acquireo.com is one of Internet's largest business listing website offering business brokers and sellers the facility to list their businesses for sale.Acquireo 's extensive database allows business buyers to view the listings and contact the seller or broker for free.Also includes franchise business opportunities, franchise supplier directory, buyer and seller guides and business broker directory. http://www.acquireo.com/
Franchise Key International - Franchise Key International - Over 6,000 Franchise and Master Franchise Opportunities! Franchise Key is the world's largest franchise directory with over 6,000 franchise, master franchise and licence start-up opportunities. This international directory provides you with comprehensive information covering all aspects of franchising. If you are interested in becoming a franchisee, then you are just a mouse click away from contacting the franchisors of your choice. Select the best franchise in your country and in the world! http://www.franchisekey.com/
Franchise Opportunity Weekly - Franchise Opportunity Weekly is a posting of franchise articles, franchise news, franchise information and thoughts and rants related to the world of franchising. We are committed to providing fresh, relevant information as it relates to franchise opportunities in the marketplace today. If you're interested in buying a franchise, Franchise Opportunity Weekly will serve as a quality resource in your decision making process. http://www.franchiseopportunityweekly.com/
Franchise PitStop Ireland - Ireland's Biggest Franchise Portal, Packed with Franchise Opportunities, News and advice, take a free tour and let Franchise Pitstop.ie put you on the fast track to success. http://www.franchise-pitstop.ie/
Franchise PitStop UK/GB - The UK's Fastest growing Franchise Portal, Packed with Franchise Opportunities, News and advice, take a free tour and let Franchise Pitstop.co.uk put you on the fast track to success. http://www.franchise-pitstop.co.uk/
Managed Partners - Management Partners is a hedge fund and managed futures broker-dealer serving clients since 1987. CMP Hedge Fund and Managed Futures Database tracks and analyzes the performance of 2,100 hedge funds and managed futures investment programs. Register for free online. If you are an investor with an interest in public futures funds click here. http://www.capmgt.com/
FranData - Frandata is a research firm that provides objective information about franchising. They collect in-depth data such as the number of units that have closed, the number of SBA loans that have failed, and other valuable information. http://www.frandata.com/
Publications
Economist - A weekly publication with a focus on both politics and business news, Economist offers free online viewing for many articles, past and present. http://www.economist.com/
Forbes - Forbes provides business and financial news in print and on the web. Their web section that focuses on entrepreneurial endeavors may prove most useful for potential franchisees. http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs
Institutional Investor - A business to business publisher, primarily focused on international finance, Institutional Investor is more than a magazine; it spearheads newsletters, journals, and research on topics such from asset management to mutual fund investments. http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/
Franchise Pundit - Written by Ryan Knoll and Jim Coen and consistently and frequently updated since 2005, Franchise Pundit gives an inside look at all types of franchises in an informal, blog-style of writing from the franchisee's perspective. http://www.franchisepundit.com/
