Updated August 2024 In Canada, it’s up to each province to create its own franchise laws. Currently, six out of the ten provinces have legislation specific to franchising, including New Brunswick....
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Keep Your Day Job Through Semi-Absentee Ownership
During the franchise investigative process—whereby you, a budding entrepreneur will commence learning about all things related to owning a business of your own, you’ll come across a term that’s...
Former Presidents Who Owned Their Own Businesses
In just a little over a week, our nation will celebrate the annual President’s Day holiday. The third Monday of the month, this year falling on Feb. 19, marks an annual tradition in which America...
The Importance of Having Strong Corporate Culture in Franchising
Every business has a culture, whether it is carefully cultivated or whether it forms of its own volition. While it’s virtually impossible to force a culture onto a business, owners and managers can...
What you Need to Know About Pet Franchising in Canada {2023}
Updated October, 2023 Pets are an exciting addition to a family, but they often come with a significant amount of upkeep. Many animal owners will refer to themselves as “pet parents” with “fur...
The Art of Dealing with Customer Complaints
There are few who would argue that, as a society, we’re living in an entitled universe. We expect things to be perfect—especially when it comes to the exchange of currency for goods and services....
What is a Franchise Grand Opening?
{Updated December, 2023} A franchise grand opening is a celebratory event that marks the official launch of a new franchise location. It’s an opportunity for the franchisee to showcase the new...
A Look at Provincial Legislation for Protecting Franchisees: Ontario
Updated July 2024 Similar to other franchising laws in Canada, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure) is designed to create a level playing field between the franchisor and franchisee while...
What Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Do for You
Updated August, 2024 “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Henry Ford This is the dynamic of local Chambers of Commerce all across the nation. In fact, for...
Explore the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Learning Center
Our month of “New Year, New You” continues, as we aim to provide our budding entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to make the proverbial leap to business ownership of their own. In this...