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Is Now the Time to Own a Franchise?
"Is now the time to own a franchise?", the answer is YES. Read on to find out how. Did you know franchise systems were among the fastest to adapt and continue to grow during post-COVID? Whether it be Service based or Retail based franchising has continued to...
Own Your Plate
Have you experienced being overwhelmed or stressed out with all the work that needs to be done? Do you sometimes have irritable feelings because of the overwhelm? Our thoughts can cloud us with anxiousness and, our emotions can create intense pressure throughout the...
2 Key reasons to “hire yourself” in 2021
I have spent the last three weeks traveling for a combination of work and pleasure. One of the great standouts for me was the realization that “hiring myself” by owning my company allows me to choose the time I am in my office chair or out and about doing whatever I...
Qualities of a Successful Franchise Owner
Owning a franchise is not a black-and-white process. Along with financial security and strength, a successful franchise owner needs to possess specific skills and qualities and "thick skin." Here are some of the qualities I have seen from my past clients who have...
The Benefits of Diversifying Your Portfolio With Franchise Ownership
Savvy investors and entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to diversify their financial holdings. Some invest in the stock market or real estate while others start a small business on the side. However, if you’re already running a business or working a highly...
The Advantages of Working With a Franchise Consultant
Franchising is a great way to grow financially. Whether you’re looking to own a semi-absentee model or full-time franchise, working with a consultant will provide the process to ensure you are able to make an educated decision. The process includes an in depth...
Everything You Need to Know About Multi-Unit Franchising
Owning a single-unit franchise is a great choice for entrepreneurs who are establishing themselves as business owners and want to minimize risk and investment. But if you already run a franchise and want to achieve more success, multi-unit franchising is among the...
Spring has sprung, are you ready to blossom?
Buds abound, Forsythia is beginning to bloom, and the grass is growing. Such a beautiful time of year to see so many things come alive once again. It is a time for me to open up the porch, hang the flower baskets, and all the prep to enjoy this time of year. So...
4 Funding Strategies for Buying a Business
The lending process has become more rigorous and time-consuming, as well as the increased regulations for funding. So what can you do? Explore funding "early," investigate all options, understand all costs and timing. Failure to do so could cause delays; thus, you...
Will you Run or Rise?
"I did it!" Those words are still being replayed in my head as I thought about my recent conversation with "John." John is a past client who was paralyzed with fear and anxiety once he pulled the trigger for a business. He did all the right things during his...
Seth Schonberg
