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This was the first article I ever wrote for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, our local newspaper. It is the first of a 3-part series on your three basic options for getting into business. In this article, I discuss some of the pitfalls of the first option, starting an independent business. See also Part 2: Buying Somene Else’s Business and Part 3: Owning a Franchise.

This article was published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on May 1, 2005.

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Business Ownership: What Are My Options? (Part 1 of 3) [PDF, 26 KB]

This article was the very first article I ever published and the only article I have written for Midland Lifestlyes magazine. It is very brief and addresses two points: 1) it dispels the myth that franchises are all fast-food joints and 2) it suggests the first step for determining if business ownership is right for you.

This article was published in the May 2005 issue of Midland Lifestyles magazine.

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Franchises: Are You Kidding??? [PDF, 21 KB]