You’ve been thinking about taking the leap into owning your own franchise for awhile now. But how do you know if you’re really ready? Below are a few signs. You want your freedom There can be no denying that the “freedom” factor is... (Read More)

Are you a woman who's spent her entire career working for someone else? Do you consider yourself business savvy, hardworking and coachable? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then consider pursuing a career in business. The State of... (Read More)

Charles Ranlett Flint was a titan of mid-19th Century and early 20th Century business. Born in 1850, Flint entered the world of shipping when he turned 18, and a few decades later had moved up the ranks, facilitating the consolidations of... (Read More)

So, you want to be your own boss? We can help. The fact is, even if you love your job, you have likely thought about what it would be like to be your own boss on more than one occasion. And maybe as you sat, daydreaming about what that would be... (Read More)

Who do you think of when you hear the term "social media guru"? Probably individuals like Mark Zuckerburg, Jack Dorsey and Sean Parker, right? Don't forget to add LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman to the list. He might not be a millennial, but he's... (Read More)

Thanks to the rise of the smartphone and social media platforms like Facebook and Youtube, live video is here to stay. If you're struggling to attract customers to your franchise business via traditional methods like blog writing and email... (Read More)

If you already work a tough job or have family responsibilities at home, it can be hard to make your dream of owning a franchise come true. Hard … but not impossible. You owe it to yourself to do everything you can to get your dream off the... (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)

If you’ve worked for a number of bosses, then you probably know they all have their own temperaments and styles. But certain common qualities set franchise owners apart. Can you guess what they are? Natural leader Franchise owners are... (Read More)