Interviews with Nick Bibby

Can the due diligence process of buying a franchise be over-emphasized? Nick Bibby says it can't and he talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the dangers of being less than comprehensive when researching a franchise opportunity, or frankly, buying or starting any business.

If you're considering a franchise, are you prepared to do the proper due diligence? Nick Bibby talks with Jim Blasingame about what is required to properly evaluate any franchise opportunity, and how to get help from a franchise professional.

How do you know if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Nick Bibby and Jim Blasingame talk about this, including Nick's profile that he's developed to help you determine if you're a good candidate to be an entrepreneur.

Does interest pick up in franchises when the economy slows? Nick thinks this is true and he and Jim talk about where the opportunities are to be found.

Considering buying a franchise? Nick talks with Jim about some of the key due diligence steps that you must take in order to make a good franchise decision.

Could your entrepreneurial future include the creation of a franchise operation? Nick talks with Jim about some of the key elements of being a franchiser.

There is a difference between someone educating you about buying a franchise and someone helping you buy a franchise. Nick talks with Jim about this difference and how to get the most from both people.

Many people want to own their own small business but they don't know what to do. Nick and Jim talk about how to determine if you should be a start-from-scratch entrepreneur, or alternatively, own a franchise.

Nick joins Jim to talk about how franchising and entrepreneurship fit together. They also talk about how to determine if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Nick and Jim talk about some of the keys to success as a franchisor as well as a franchisee.