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5 Businesses to Start Now
The unwavering negative news about COVID-19, the economy, political unrest can make it hard to imagine there is any good news out there. Particularly for small businesses. But there is…. Aspiring business owners engaged [...]
From One Oil Exec to the Others…it’s Never Too Late for a Second Career Act
Mark & Liz Beattie make up a dynamic husband-wife duo, operating their own Budget Blinds franchise in Fulshear, TX, a sprawling suburb west of the Houston metroplex. This couple’s roots stretch back to their home [...]
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Michael Lee
Michael Lee is the CEO of his own business, Fitness Machine Technicians of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in fitness equipment repair and maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. But his [...]
To the Downsized Oil and Gas Employees of Houston, You Have Alternatives
It’s not a layoff if you view it as a career transition… The city of Houston, fourth-largest in the U.S., has always been synonymous with the oil and gas industry. Known as the “Energy Capital [...]
June Franchise Buyers See Economic Advantages
Here at FranNet, it’s exciting to see the swell of first-time franchise owners taking opportunity by the reins. The following list showcases the diverse spread of industries where our clients (many in career transition) are [...]
Congratulations to the 2020 FranNet Awards Winners!
FranNet is excited to announce our 2020 Awards Winners! Thank you to Benetrends Financial for sponsoring the event and to Benetrends CEO, Dallas Kerley for co-hosting. Congratulations again to all of the winners and [...]
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Aaron Grohs
Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S. They say there’s no substitute for experience and Aaron Grohs [...]
Is a Pandemic the Right Time to Start a Business?
It just might be, says the NY Times. We’re seeing a common thread among those who achieved their goal to own their own business in the spring of 2020. It’s the realization that in times [...]
The Case of the Rich Uncle
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) For many years this candidate was a very successful small business owner. He operated a large wholesale [...]
The Case of the Rocket Scientist
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client worked as an engineer in the aerospace and defense industry. His expertise was in the [...]
The Case As Scary as a Heart Attack
My client opened their franchise on Feb. 1, 2020 The day after the U.S. imposed travel restrictions on China, to halt the spread of the pandemic, my new franchisee held his Grand Opening. It was [...]
The Case of the Army Officer Veteran
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client was an Army Officer who left the service after a distinguished career. His military experience [...]