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Many people spend their entire working lives dreaming of being their own boss. Being a small business owner gives you the ability to leverage your talents, create cash flow, build wealth and create the life you’ve always wanted. For many, however, starting a business is a daunting endeavor that requires an understanding of marketing, finance, distribution, sales, and more. It’s…

Are you in the middle of searching for a dream to claim as your own? If you are tired of swimming aimlessly in the corporate fishbowl and want to dive into an ocean of opportunity, the franchise industry can guide you to your destination. You are the captain of your fate as a franchisee, all you need is a lighthouse…

Do your hopes seem held back by the industry you’ve pinned your dreams to? The inner workings of Corporate America can sap energy and enthusiasm for achieving personal goals. Are you no closer to accomplishing your long-term goals than you were when you first entered the corporate world? Perhaps expanding your horizons to new delectable opportunities can refocus your jaded…

  Estimates show that close to a third of Americans in the corporate workforce need to make a positive change. Why do we say that? Statistics show that around 70 percent of “Corporate America” is dissatisfied with where they are in the business world. Have you ever felt like you were trudging uphill “both ways” and getting nowhere fast? Are…

Are you disillusioned by where you are regarding your position in the corporate world? Have you facilitated others’ success stories without attending to your own? Not to be too “cliché,” but maybe now is the time to “sail towards brighter horizons!” If you want to experience life on your terms, becoming a franchise owner could be your next and ideal…

For many of us, owning a small business is a significant goal. Owning your own business gives you the opportunity and freedom to call your own shots. However, starting one can be a challenge. You need to create a business plan, source products, or design services that are in demand. You need to understand financing and marketing, hire staff, find…

A franchise development consultant can be an invaluable asset as you look to start your journey towards being a franchisee. It can be quite an overwhelming journey, which is why you always need a strong pillar to lean on. Buying a franchise is a significant investment, and with so much of your hard-earned money at stake, you cannot afford not…

Franchising is considered a favored business model among entrepreneurs because it provides many of the benefits of business ownership, such as freedom and a virtually unlimited potential for success, while also offering a proven system, recognized brand, and ongoing support from the parent company. For these reasons and many others, franchising is rapidly expanding: there are currently over 3,000 franchises…

“It pays the bills, I like what I do…,” confided Rob, a senior executive with a large well-known company, “I do get paid well, it’s a stable company and I can’t see any way out. So, I show up, do my job and go home. I am tired of the travel and being away from my family so much. My…

Many entrepreneurs are fiercely independent and self-driven—and therefore, they may be reluctant to seek guidance in starting and growing their businesses. However, statistics indicate that having a mentor may be instrumental in ensuring long-term success for business owners. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), only 50 percent of all small businesses survive their first five years in operations.…