Congrats! You've officially escaped the 9 to 5 rat race and are either running your own small business or investing in a franchise. While this is incredibly exciting, it also presents a series of new challenges. When you're in charge of your income... (Read More)

One of the many reasons people want to go into business for themselves is that they’re tired of climbing the corporate ladder. They want to make more time for the things that really count in life . . . like being their own boss or spending... (Read More)

Are you a woman who's spent her entire career working for someone else? Do you consider yourself business savvy, hardworking and coachable? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then consider pursuing a career in business. The State of... (Read More)

Do you enjoy your job? Take a moment to really be honest with yourself. Is going to work every morning something that you actually look forward to, or do you spend most days wishing you were somewhere else? If the dull and monotonous daily... (Read More)

Congratulations on your decision to become your own boss! Taking control of your career is exciting, but it also presents challenges. If you're feeling overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make, teaming up with a franchise consultant... (Read More)

Thanks to the rise of the smartphone and social media platforms like Facebook and Youtube, live video is here to stay. If you're struggling to attract customers to your franchise business via traditional methods like blog writing and email... (Read More)

America's population is aging at a rapid pace. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 10,000 Americans turn 65 each and every day, and that number is only going to grow in the coming years. While men and women are living longer and... (Read More)

As the owner of a small business or franchise, it's part of your job to think of new and creative ways to drive customers to your operation. After all, the more clients you serve, the more money you can make. However, generating buzz isn't always... (Read More)

So, you want to be your own boss? We can help. The fact is, even if you love your job, you have likely thought about what it would be like to be your own boss on more than one occasion. And maybe as you sat, daydreaming about what that would be... (Read More)