This Mother’s Day, as a tribute to my mother’s influence in my life, I wanted to share the story of my own entrepreneurial journey. While growing up, she gave me lots of advice and taught me so many...
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Business & Franchise Ownership: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever considered, “Starting a Business May Be Safer than Having a Job”? Today, that’s our job. While that statement may sound counterintuitive to some, it’s become a reality for millions...
5 Stats That Prove Franchising is “Open for Opportunity”
As America continues to make progress in a post-pandemic world, the International Franchise Association (IFA) wants people to know that franchising is “Open for Opportunity.” To help sustain the...
The Ins and Outs of Marketing and Promoting Your Business
Once entrepreneurs have crossed the dividing line between wanting to own a business to operating one, it’s important to focus on marketing and promoting your new franchise establishment. There are...
What You Need to Know About Franchising and Taxes in Canada
The end of April is almost upon us and for those living in Canada, that means the tax filing deadline looms ahead. Traditionally, the due date is April 30 of each year, but because that date falls...
The Value of FranNet’s Networking Resources on the Local Level
As consultants with FranNet of DFW & Oklahoma, our specialty is helping entrepreneurs locate and investigate the right business opportunity through franchising. Many of our clients have shared...
Celebrate Lawn & Garden Month With These Exciting Franchises
Spring has officially sprung in the Lone Star State, as evidenced by the end of overnight freezes, high pollen counts, and the unpredictability of North Texas’ storm season. April is also for...
A Closer Look at the Franchising Industry in Canada
According to the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), the franchising industry is ranked 12th overall among all business categories, employing an estimated two million workers. Franchises are split...
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Miss This Exciting Webinar on April 14
Welcome to April, a time when many households break out the brooms, mops, dust rags, and cleansers to participate in an annual event we loosely refer to as “Spring Cleaning.” This is the one time...
Franchising First-Timers: 6 Things to Know Before You Begin Your Search
If you’re one of franchising’s “first-timers,” take heart. You’re about to embark on an unforgettable journey to entrepreneurship. If successful, you may very well end up becoming your own boss – in...