According to Statista, the online Statistics Portal, it is estimated that there are approximately 750,000 franchise establishments in the U.S. in 2017. And while many of these establishments fall under corporate or multi-unit ownership, that’s still a lot of franchise owners. It got us at FranNet thinking about a central question that we could pass [...]
Everyone has a different interpretation of success. To some it may be money, to others it could be the fulfillment of living out a career they're passionate about — but what are the secrets behind what makes someone “successful”? Let’s take a look. IQ doesn’t matter. Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that IQ’s aren’t [...]
As an entrepreneur, it is important that you keep yourself motivated and in the right mindset as you take on the everyday challenges of being your own boss. Having the ability to keep yourself in good spirits will not only be key to your own happiness, but will have a significant impact on those around you. [...]
Building a successful business isn’t an overnight process. More often than not, it will take years of hard work, passion and falling on your face before you master the art of being your own boss. However, with the right habits set in place, your road to success could be shorter than you think. Let’s [...]
Most of us have a predisposed bias towards failure. We see it as a sign of weakness or defeat, and give no real value to the lessons we learn by failing. The truth is, you’re going to have failures throughout this new entrepreneurial journey. We’re here to tell you that falling on your face from [...]
We all hit a career crossroad at some point in our lives. For some, we find our dream jobs early on and the rest is history. For others, it’s a ticking time bomb until you can find a different position doing just about anything to get away from your current occupation. If you find [...]
So let’s start with some cold hard facts: 70% of U.S. workers are not engaged at work. 75% of people leaving jobs don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses. Engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave their companies than their disengaged counterparts. 90% of leaders think an engagement strategy has an impact on business [...]
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams What characteristics define a leader? Let’s take a look. They have a riveting vision. Every great leader has a vision so strong that it inspires everyone around them. We all have that [...]
We all have different weekend agendas. Catching up on sleep, spending time with friends and family, or maybe even taking that weekend trip we’ve been talking about for so long — but is there a formula for getting the most out of the two days we have to decompress? Let’s take a look. Don’t [...]
We all have a to-do list that we strive to accomplish on a daily basis, but often times find ourselves coming up short to the expectations we establish. While there is certainly no substitute for hard work, there are many practical ways to ensure you are getting the most out of your day. Check [...]