Welcome back! Hopefully, you and yours had a memorable Thanksgiving break, full of family and holiday spirit. Our apologies if one of your relatives actually did “go there” on a political topic at the table. We’re sure you’re feeling full, rested and content. But now isn’t the time to retreat into your shell and ride [...]
We keep mentioning it in this space and each time it becomes more real. 2018 is winding down—and quickly. This is FranNet’s last blog post before we enter the final month of December. How did we get here so fast? While some would argue that it’s still a tad early to put up Christmas lights, [...]
We know that there is an amazing array of social media platforms that can greatly enhance your franchise profile and brand awareness. Stalwarts such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn were the original three giants in a crowded field, but today, we’re going to take a look at one of their distant cousins. While actually owned [...]
While it may appear that the title of this week’s FranNet blog makes a lot of assumptions about your future, we say it never hurts to be prepared. When you take the entrepreneurial plunge, you will become your own boss. And depending on the type of franchise you buy, you may be responsible for a [...]
Some businesses this year have decided to opt out of having a holiday party for employees because they are leery about potential misconduct shining the worst kind of spotlight on them. However, holiday parties are a good way for employees to bond with each other and get to know each other better outside of the confines [...]
November’s month of thankfulness continues, as today we celebrate our previous clients sharing what they’re thankful for now that they have become franchise owners. These examples were taken from our list of previous client testimonials, of which we have dedicated a page on our site. Read through them and see if they don’t motivate your [...]
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 candidates. You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, “…a match made in Heaven,” now we’re going to explain why we think this [...]
People love their homes and they are always looking for ways to improve them. From upgrading certain rooms like kitchens or bathrooms to fixing foundations and taking care of leaks, home improvement is an excellent business to get into. True, most people probably tend to do their home improvements in summer, but sometimes in winter [...]
Get ready to start hearing more coughing, sneezing, moaning and groaning. It’s cold and flu season again and that means more germs in the air. Don’t despair, though. Something else in the air is the scent of pumpkin spice (of course) and opportunity. That’s because other people’s sickness and health concerns can mean a business [...]
Hiring employees is one of the most difficult things a business owner has to do. The wrong hire early in a business’ tenure can spell disaster for that business, even causing it to fail completely. Clearly, you have to put a lot of consideration into the employees you hire. There is one group of people [...]