These days, it seems like everyone is working too hard. And, contrary to popular belief, sometimes it’s the boss who works the hardest of all. But can this fate be avoided if you’re the boss of a franchise? Get some help Overwork as a... (Read More)

Even in the exciting world of franchising, there are moments that can get you down. Employees giving you grief. Profits not as high as you expected. Landlord raising your rent. But that doesn’t mean you should give up. Here are a few things to... (Read More)

If you’re making the leap from employee to boss with a franchise, you no longer have the luxury of focusing only on your own salary. You need to take a look at the bottom line for the entire enterprise. Here are a few ways to pinch pennies... (Read More)

Owning a franchise takes more than hard work, start-up funds and support from your franchisor. Without that essential ingredient – confidence – your operation may be doomed before it starts. Don’t discount this key feature that separates... (Read More)

In the past, you were probably taught that a higher level of education would lead to more opportunities in life. And this is still certainly true in some professions, such as medicine and law. But just how much book knowledge is needed to own a... (Read More)

You’ve got your sights set on a certain franchise. It might be a fast-food restaurant, sports equipment store or car repair shop. But how do evaluate its potential as a business? First the bad news See what the worst aspects of a... (Read More)

It comes out from the deep. It’s hairy. It’s scary. It fills you with terror and dread during every waking moment. It is … The Nightmare Boss. Chapter one It starts right when you arrive in the morning. No sooner do you put down... (Read More)

One of the biggest differences between employees and entrepreneurs isn’t the amount of money they make, their business hours or their working conditions. Although it’s true those can all vary, the most significant difference is something you... (Read More)

Franchising has changed a great deal since the practice first started. Even the past half-century has seen significant movement in the way such businesses are initiated, executed and conducted. No, franchising ain’t what it used to... (Read More)

If you’re thinking of opening a franchise, it’s important to know what skills you have that will help the franchise be successful. But how do you narrow down that list of skills? Read below to find out. Choose a franchising category The... (Read More)