Many people who dream of being their own boss cite the opportunity to work from home as a big motivator. Did you know there are many franchise opportunities that allow you to do so? When you are ready to take that step, one of the first things... (Read More)

Inspiration can be found all around us. It can be seen in the mother who gets home from work late and still finds time to do everybody's laundry. The father who picks up extra shifts to make sure there is always food not only for his family, but... (Read More)

Have you ever heard the name Gary Vaynerchuk? This 40 year old, who was born in Babruysk, Belarus, and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 2, is one of today's most successful entrepreneurs - building his family's $3 million dollar business into a... (Read More)

Franchise owners do it all. They take care of everything from the bookkeeping to the cleaning. One large part of being a franchise owner (or a small business owner) is hiring the right people to work alongside you. Today we want to focus on one of... (Read More)

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)