Understanding Finance Options for Franchise Prospects
In early 2020 I was talking with the franchisor of a gym concept in Texas. Let’s call the franchisor Dave to make things easier. “Dave” and…
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What is Your Franchise Worth?
Andy Bell was tired of the corporate world after 17 years in the food and beverage industry. In 1998, he founded his own franchise Handyman Matters in…
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Is Your Bookkeeping Creating Value?
A commodity is a basic good that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type. For example, silver is a commodity. That is not to say silver…
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Your Accountant Isn’t Your CFO, Which May Be a Good Thing
In late 2019, I had coffee with a father-son ownership team for a Denver-based food manufacturer. It was a casual coffee that I attended as a…
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7 Numbers Franchising Brands Should Know
We are all sometimes guilty of living in our own little bubble. In business, it is vital to know what is going on around you. I…
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An Owner’s Guide to Financial Reporting
I often read articles that point to characteristics that help some be better equipped to own a business than others. I work with enough business owners…
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So Much Confusion About Strategy
Tesla is a company that evokes emotion in some. If you are a short term investor, that emotion is often confusion and bewilderment. The company has…
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How to Sell Your Franchise During a Crisis
Shelley Bosio opened up her small donut shop in Littleton, Colorado, in May for the first time since closing in late March. Donuts are not typically…
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Thrive in the New Normal with Lessons from the Past
As most small business and franchise owners emerge from quarantine, multiple questions hang in the air. What does the future hold next? When will consumers feel…
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PPP Loan Guide Updates After Congress Approval
Congress has finally passed some much-anticipated updates to the Paycheck Protection Program. While the bill sits on President Trump’s desk for his signature, we can start…
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PPP Loan Forgiveness
Want to purchase this spreadsheet – for $39 save yourself hours of time. Krieger Analytics My name is Matt Krieger, and I am the founder of…
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Those changes to your business you want to make – now is the time!
I’ve talked with enough business owners to know most have things they would change. I am not talking about small stuff like plastic silverware versus metal…
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