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Why Open A Breakfast Brunch And Lunch Franchise?

August 27, 2021

There’s a reason why they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After waking up from a good night’s sleep, many people haven’t eaten for up to 10 hours. This means their stores of energy and nutrients are depleted. Yet, even though there are huge benefits to eating breakfast, many choose to skip it. They say they simply don’t have the time to prepare food for themselves in the morning. Breakfast, brunch and lunch franchises can help with that.

How to Prepare Your Exit Strategy for Your Career Change

July 19, 2021

You’ve got your business plan in one hand, your investment in the other, and now it’s time to leave your current career behind and transition to the next phase of your working life. In order to do that however you need to let your boss know you are leaving. It can be a stressful moment, and it’s almost impossible to know how they will take it.

What No to Do When Changing Your Career from Executive to Entrepreneur

July 16, 2021

These days, changing your career is almost inevitable. The average person changes their career five to seven times during their working life, with many deciding to venture out on their own and open their own business. Unfortunately many aren’t ready for the internal and external challenges that await them when they make the move to becoming an entrepreneur, including the financial costs, the changes to home and social life, the new cultural norms, how to navigate unclear expectations and learning not only new skills, but how to deal with clients, employees and suppliers. You can make it easier on yourself though, by avoiding some key career-change mistakes when transitioning from an executive to an entrepreneur

Why A Real Estate Broker Makes A Good Franchise Owner

July 12, 2021

As a real estate broker, you know there are many players in the industry, but you also know you are the backbone of it. That’s not ego talking either, but the reality of the situation.

10 Tips To Help You Change Your Career

July 9, 2021

It used to be that people stayed in the same career path for most of their lives, not to mention with the same company. Now, however, people jump from one career to the next, and the average person will change their career five to seven times during their working life.

Career Crossroads: Traits Pilots and Franchisees Have in Common

July 2, 2021

At first glance, it might not appear that pilots and franchisees have a lot in common. After all, they are two completely different career paths. The longer you look at them though, the more commonalities you start to see. As a pilot you are trained to follow a tried and tested routine, while adhering to the rules put in front of you, following the routes you are told to follow and avoiding unnecessary risks. If you’ve been looking at opening a franchise, this should sound familiar to you because franchisees share several personality traits.

Why Pharma Execs Make Good Home Care Franchise Owners

May 11, 2021

Owning a home care franchise can be a difficult venture, because it requires a seldom-seen set of skills to operate. With many pharma executives looking to make the transition to franchise owner they should look at the industry, because the skillset they’ve developed over the years are similar to the ones needed to succeed in it.

10 Restoration Franchise Opportunities to Consider in 2021

May 7, 2021

If you're in the market to buy a franchise, you may have already discovered that restoration franchises are a smart investment based on the inevitable demand for their services in your community. Let's face it, there are always weather and natural disasters, crime, regular wear and tear and more that create an obvious demand for professional property restoration services.

5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Home-Based Franchise

April 30, 2021

Working from home while earning a decent income is a dream a lot of Americans share, and it’s one that’s becoming fulfilled more and more each day. On top of that, many Americans also dream of owning their own business and being their own boss. While many view owning a successful home-based business as being a fantasy, it is a fantasy that can easily become reality. After all, with a little ambition and drive, you will easily find that there are plenty of home-based franchise opportunities out there. Before moving forward with any of them though, the first thing you should do is ask a few questions to make sure the opportunity is the right one for you.

The 5 Obvious Advantages of Becoming an Entrepreneur

April 23, 2021

When it comes to the decision about whether or not to be an entrepreneur there are three types of people: those who know they want to own their own business, those who know that being an entrepreneur really isn’t for them, and those who think they might want to open their own business but can’t really decide if it’s for them or not. For the first two, there’s really nothing to be said. It’s black and white. The third type of person, however, typically needs convincing before they take those crucial first steps. Here are five solid reasons why to consider becoming an entrepreneur.