Trey Davila grew up in a military family, moving around quite a bit. Halfway through college, an ROTC scholarship presented itself and he joined the U.S. Army. Sent immediately to Newport News, VA,...
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Essential Businesses Weather Any Climate
Learn which franchise categories are recession-resistant or…"Covid-proof." When you stop and think about it, the pandemic has introduced many new terms to our vocabulary. Social distancing,...
Will the Energy Industry’s Future Include You?
It never hurts to consider your options… Last week, Deloitte released a damning report of the pandemic’s effect on the US crude oil, natural gas, and chemicals industry. A review of the findings,...
Franchising Can Provide a Lasting Legacy
There are basically three paths to business ownership. You can start your own venture from scratch and custom-build an operation that suits you. You can also buy an existing business from a current...
Thriving through Covid: Steve Bergfeld – UNITS Moving and Portable Storage Owner
Steve Bergfeld is the proud owner of a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage franchise in Columbus, OH. UNITS Moving and Portable Storage competes in a $42 billion industry that includes...
It’s High Time for Home Service Franchises
While the pandemic first upended the U.S. economy, no one could have predicted its effect on industry and commerce. But the ways in which we adapted to mitigate our collective health risk is paying...
The Power of (Your Own) Essential Business
Back in March, as the pandemic began its rapid spread across the U.S., shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders were issued. And a new term entered our lexicon—essential businesses. In essence,...
How Franchising Helped Matt Loving Come Full Circle
Matt Loving has a story to tell and it’s all about coming full circle at the intersection of both life and career. Matt is proud of the fact that he grew up in the heartland, working on his family’s...
Now is the Perfect Time to Contemplate Your Next Move…
No one disagrees that 2020 has been a challenge. For those employed and enjoying one of the strongest economies in the history of the U.S., the global pandemic has sent shockwaves through the...
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…. ...