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You’re never too old to get rich if you follow these seven tips for starting a business

Franchise Ownership can change your life. I talk to lots of people over 50 that are looking at business ownership options because priorities in life change.  They want more control, work/life balance, and to create wealth and a legacy for themselves. Of all the reasons to start at business after […]

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Franchise Growth Continues – Work from Home Opportunity offers Low Start UP

Franchise Growth Continues – Work from Home Opportunity offers Low Start UP The first quarter of 2019 is now in the books and the momentum for franchise growth and prosperity has continued from last year. Several large franchise conventions have taken place over the first several months of the year, […]

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The 8 Biggest Challenges for New Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship comes with a host of challenges. Rewarding challenges, but harsh challenges nonetheless. Experienced entrepreneurs have to deal with this no matter how long they’ve been in business — trying to establish a brand, adjust to match or exceed the competition and keep your business profitable is a challenge no […]

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10 Traits of a Successful Franchisee

10 Traits of a Successful Franchisee 1. Leader / Communicator. Successful franchisees are typically successful leaders. A great leader is someone who is influential, with good decision-making and, most importantly, excellent communication skills which are necessary for leading and motivating staff as well as ensuring that the franchise provides top-notch […]

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3 Fears everyone has about franchising and how to get past them

Franchise ownership is a rewarding venture, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks attached to those rewards. Many people worry about how life will change and whether they will succeed when buying a franchise. If these worries have ever crossed your mind, you’re far from alone. Despite the worry of […]

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11 Reasons Why You Should Go Into Business for Yourself

If you’re thinking about going into business for yourself, you’ve probably heard a million reasons why you shouldn’t do it. You’ll lose money, you’ll become a workhorse, your social life will cease to exist, and so on. But, even with these possibilities, people are still magnetically drawn to entrepreneurship. There […]

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5 Resolutions for Every Franchise Owner – Have you made yours?

So you’ve made the leap to business ownership – very exciting!  By now you’ve realized it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the big picture.  Sometimes you even forget the reasons you started your own business.   Here are 5 New Years resolution suggestions […]

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Companies are pushing the envelope when it comes to keeping workers in this tight labor market.

The tight labor market is pushing restaurants to reevaluate employee conditions. Companies are getting creative when it comes to keeping their workers.  In the “old days” of recruiting everyone worked 6 days a week, 60 – 70 hours and often didn’t have benefits.  I’ve seen the trends change to attract […]

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