Are you ready to be your own boss? If you are considering a franchise, here are a few franchising basics to get you started: The IFA defines a franchise as, "the agreement or license between two legally independent parties which gives a person... (Read More)

What do you have in common with successful entrepreneurs? Probably more than you think. Sometimes it is hard to look at those who have been so successful and think that you are in any way like them. It's easy to jump to conclusions and assume... (Read More)

As a small business or franchise owner, it is well known that a lot of the work you put into your job is hands on. One of those hands-on jobs is cleaning and keeping your establishment presentable. You never want to lose a potential customer because... (Read More)

Do you feel that your dream is on the brink? Don't despair, other companies such as Apple, FedEx, Sprint and IBM have been at this point before as well. Did you know that Fredrick Smith, creator and owner of FedEx, was so close to losing his... (Read More)

Choosing a top-notch location for your franchise is one of the most important parts of your business's success. Many great articles cover this topic. Here are a few of the highlights: Work with the franchisor to answer these big questions: What... (Read More)

How do you turn around a franchise? According to Jimmy John Liautaud, the founder of Jimmy John's sandwich shops, you do it through pure hard work. In a November 3, 2015, interview with Samantha Bomkamp for the Chicago Tribune, Liautaud said... (Read More)

The path to becoming a franchise owner is unique. It's not like that of a dentist, doctor, teacher or any other mainstream job. There is no cut and dried system that says you have to graduate from high school, get a degree in a specific field of... (Read More)

Earlier this month Entrepreneur published an article by Jayson Demers, the founder and CEO of AudienceBloom. Demers' article details 10 realizations every entrepreneur eventually has. Another great title for this article could be "Learning how to... (Read More)

Did you just open a new franchise or start your own business or are you getting ready to do so? Unless it's one of those businesses that you can run from your laptop and do everything yourself, you're going to have to hire employees. Whether your... (Read More)