With well paying, career building jobs in short supply, business ownership is on the upswing. But, how does one find the right business that offers long-term financial security for them and their...
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Who’s Buying Franchise Businesses Today?
Take a minute and think about the typical franchise owner. Chances are, you’re imaging a middle-aged corporate professional looking for a change and wanting to be their own boss. Many successful and...
How to Get Your Franchise Ready for the Holiday Surge
Most businesses will see an uptick in traffic around the holidays as people get ready for parties, travelling, gift giving and all the rest of the fun and fabulous activities that go along with the...
Why Veterans Make Good Franchisees
FranNet is committed to honoring those who served their country and how it relates to our industry of franchising. In today’s blog edition, we out to find out why veterans make such good franchisee...
Top 5 Reasons Business Owners Sell
There’s a common misconception that a business for sale must be having problems. After all, if a business was successful and thriving, why wouldn’t the owner continue to milk income from it? In...
Semi-Absenteeism: The Art of Working from Home
If you’re a budding entrepreneur interested in franchising, but you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘semi-absentee’, we have a quick refresher for you: Semi-absentee business model - A semi-absentee...
4 Fears People Have About Starting Their Own Business (& How a Franchise Can Allay Them)
Halloween is almost upon us and that means all the scary things that haunt your nightmares come into the real world to torment you. (Also, kids getting lots of candy, but we’re here to concentrate...
How to Prepare Your Franchise Business for a Natural Disaster
As the recent tornadoes in Ottawa and Gatineau have proven, disasters can strike at any moment. Flooding, ice storms, hurricanes, blizzards, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires and any other natural...
6 Ways to Thank Your Employees When They Do an Outstanding Job
Business owners who have the pleasure of working with great employees know that they should be thankful for those employees. Not every employee does an outstanding job, so when you find one...
Choosing a Business Structure for Your Franchise
For many a budding entrepreneur, choosing the perfect franchise concept is likely going to be the fun part of your journey. You get to review different business models, some of which will be of...