The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: Buying a Franchise or Other Business

Evaluate the opportunities offered by franchises, which allow you to own a business that has a recognized image and product. Then explore the rewards of buying an existing business-particularly one that is underperforming and has the potential to excel. This lecture, presented by Michael G. Goldsby, is from The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit. According to the Small Business Administration, two-thirds of all new businesses fail in their first decade of operation. What does it take to become a winner? These 24 half-hour lectures teach you how to get started and overcome the many obstacles on the path to a successful venture, whatever your endeavor. By following Professor Goldsby’s proven path, you can embark on your own enterprise with confidence.