As we move toward Christmas and the New Year, we'd like to wish all those we've done business with or come into contact with the best of holidays with family and friends. We are especially thankful...
A Holiday Post of Thanks
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Career Transition after 50—at a Crossroads
Baby boomers, those of us who are between the age of 52 and 70, find ourselves at a crossroads. There are an estimated 76 million of us, or about one-quarter of the population. We’ve spent a large...
Franchise Trends That Are Good for Entrepreneurs
During this FranNet blog installment, we’re excited to talk about franchise trends that are good for entrepreneurs. Trending topics are always a good staple for blog entries, as it keeps our...
Being in Business for Yourself, but Not by Yourself (Benefits of Being a Franchisee)
A core tenet in the world of franchising is that when you go into business for yourself, you’re never by yourself, in a manner of speaking. Because the essence of a franchise opportunity is that the...
Moving from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship
When it comes to the term “moving”, most people begin to envision empty cardboard boxes, a U-Haul truck, bubble wrap and even packing tape. But these items are associated with physically moving in...
“Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Business?”
Any potential franchisee owners have asked themselves the question, “Do I have what it takes to start a business?” It’s not a question that should be taken lightly. The pros and cons of starting a...
Franchise: Buy New or Used?
BIZBUYSELL.COM | Curtis Kroeker Feb 21, 201 Becoming a franchisee can be a great path to entrepreneurship. You can leverage the benefits of an established brand and a proven operating plan...
The 4 Ways to Become Your Own Boss – Which One Fits You?
by Alan Hall of Forbes.com Do you have what it takes to start and grow a company? I’m asked every day by aspiring business founders, “Should I take the leap of faith and pursue my dreams? Are you...
6 Habits of Remarkably Likable People
by Jeff Haden from Inc.com They're charming. They're genuine. And they can make an entire room full of people smile. When you meet someone, after, "What do you do?" you're out of things to say. You...
16 Common Franchise Terms: Explained
BY TRACY STAPP | November 9, 2012 on Entrepreneur.com Before you investigate opening a franchise, you'll need to know the lingo. We put together this cheat sheet of the most common -- and most...