Many elements come into play when it comes to business success. But a vital component for a successful franchise and business is customer service. Here are a few simple suggestions you can apply (or improve on if you already do them) to help your... (Read More)

Many people who dream of being their own boss cite the opportunity to work from home as a big motivator. Did you know there are many franchise opportunities that allow you to do so? When you are ready to take that step, one of the first things... (Read More)

If you are thinking about starting your own business, have you decided on what kind of business model you are going to use? In short, a business model is a company's plan of how it is going to be successful and make money. There are many different... (Read More)

Just because you own your own business or franchise doesn't mean you can get by without doing spring cleaning. It actually means you have to do double. Not only do you have to deep clean your business's physical establishment, but you also have to... (Read More)

Are you ready to be your own boss? If you are considering a franchise, here are a few franchising basics to get you started: The IFA defines a franchise as, "the agreement or license between two legally independent parties which gives a person... (Read More)

Franchise owners do it all. They take care of everything from the bookkeeping to the cleaning. One large part of being a franchise owner (or a small business owner) is hiring the right people to work alongside you. Today we want to focus on one of... (Read More)

As a small business or franchise owner, it is well known that a lot of the work you put into your job is hands on. One of those hands-on jobs is cleaning and keeping your establishment presentable. You never want to lose a potential customer because... (Read More)

Franchising is becoming more and more of a realistic and successful career path or investment. A recent study done by the International Franchise Association (IFA) shows positive growth for franchises in the U.S. despite worries of an economic... (Read More)

Are you the manager of a store? A leader inside your company who does more work than your title entails? Are you good at sales, customer service and working hard? A franchise may be the next career step you are looking for. Moving up in a company is... (Read More)