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)

Sometimes, people think that money can buy happiness. That the more you spend, the higher your joyfulness quotient – but at the cost of giving up your hard-earned dollars. But what if this was a myth? What if there was a way to make the money... (Read More)

When you look in the mirror in the morning, what do you see? A successful franchise owner, or just another cog-in-the-wheel employee? There’s no reason you can’t have a franchise that rocks. Read on to find out why. Location, location... (Read More)

In order to have a successful franchise, you must alter your mindset from that of an ordinary employee. Like it or not, you’re the leader now, and your every action must reflect that. Here are a few inspirational quotations on leadership to... (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... (Read More)

Women are quickly catching up with men in nearly every aspect of the business world, and owning franchises is no exception. Here are a few crucial tips if you’re a woman looking to make her way in franchising. Do it for love If you’re... (Read More)