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Saturday, September 8th, 2018Launching a new business has always been a hit-or-miss proposition. According to the decades-old formula, you write a business plan, pitch it to investors, assemble a team, introduce a product, and start selling as hard as you can. And somewhere in this sequence of events, you’ll probably suffer a fatal setback. The odds are not […]
Is entrepreneurship really for you? Here’s how to find out
Saturday, September 1st, 2018Entrepreneurship is a great dream for many Canadians. But the reality is, many Canadians are not ready for it – and that’s okay! It may be that you might be ready for it later on, after life circumstances change or you take small business training to learn the skills you don’t have yet. How can […]
GoForth’s 30-question location suitability checklist
Saturday, August 25th, 2018Recently, we shared the seven components of a great business location. Once you’ve narrowed down your location search, ask yourself these 30 important questions to further assess its suitability: Do the zoning requirements allow for my business type? What is the condition of the building – are any repairs or renovations required? Does the location’s […]
Ask yourself these vital questions about your industry
Saturday, August 18th, 2018Every small business owner is part of a wider industry, and is affected by that industry to some degree. To help you determine the health of your industry, undertake research to gain answers to the following six industry health questions: Is the industry growing? Where are the opportunities in the industry? Who are the […]
How much does it cost to open a franchise?
Saturday, August 11th, 2018Franchisors often charge a franchise fee to be paid at the start of the agreement (either in full or as a percentage) as a deposit. You may have to sign a deposit agreement. The deposit may or may not be returned to you if you decide not to go through with the franchise. For example, […]
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