The news is filled with stories about record employment. I was at a wedding this past weekend, and the small business owners at my table filled the air with chatter about how difficult it has been...
BUT WHERE WILL I FIND MY EMPLOYEES?
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Industry Year in Review/2022 Preview
In our final blog post of the year, FranNet of Canada would like to take a look back at the year that was (2021), and the year that will be (2022), for the franchising industry. We’ve scoured the...
How to Give Yourself a Meaningful Gift This Year
As Christmas continues its relentless march onward this year, you’re likely consumed with gift-giving activities at the moment. If you have kids, you’ll want to do your level-headed best to get them...
The A-Z of the FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) in Canada
When candidates are engaged in the investigative process, reviewing concepts and business models, a major milestone occurs with the receipt of the franchise disclosure document—commonly referred to...
Critical Trends in Franchising
The pandemic has redefined many aspects of consumer behaviour, both from a business-to-business (B2B) and a business-to-consumer (B2C) perspective. It has also created one unique condition that will...
Lend an Ear! Franchise Canada Chats Podcast
Are you a podcast listener? If so, FranNet of Canada would like to direct your attention to a show produced by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). In case the logo below isn’t a dead giveaway,...
Small Business Administration Updates EIDL Funding
In September, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) updated the guidelines for the pandemic-induced Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Existing small business owners—especially...
What to Expect When You Meet With Us: Part II
Welcome to Part II of our double blog edition, “What to Expect When You Meet With Us”. Last week, in Part I, we covered the initial steps of our FranNet consultation process, largely dedicated to...
Why U.S. Workers are Obsessing Over the ‘Great Resignation’
The chasm between employer and employee continues to widen dramatically, as more and more fed-up workers are ditching their dissatisfying jobs for the great unknown. When it comes to voluntary job...
Can I keep my day Job AND start a business?
The short answer is YES! Many people assume that having a day job eliminates them as a candidate for business ownership. In reality, this does not have to be the case, as there are some franchise...