From time to time, you may wonder what it might be like to run your own business. You would be in charge of your own time. You could pocket all the profit that results from your labor. You could tap your natural ingenuity and try…
When shopping for a franchise, knowing how to separate the wheat from the chaff takes expertise. Consulting a franchise coach can help you ask the right questions and zero in on key issues that can mean the difference between success and failure. While you…
While it may seem counter-intuitive, starting your own business can actually be your low-risk career move. That’s because continuing as an employee is a risky proposition in today’s economy. The data shows that the longer you remain an employee, the higher your risk of being laid…
Always wanted a career that allowed you do well and do good? Whether that be tutoring, promoting the use of green energy or helping people cope with aging, franchising offers many opportunities to advance your career while satisfying your spiritual goals. For starters, you…
Franchisors offer incentives to help veterans start their own franchises. Don’t know anything about starting a business but are determined to take control of your employment destiny? If you’re a military veteran, the International Franchise Association (IFA) thinks you’re particularly well-equipped for a franchise….
Imagine you could build a business of your own, bring in extra income, and still find time for hours of leisure, hobbies — or your full-time job. Sound appealing? Franchising offers just this opportunity with a specific category designed for the part-time owner. Called semi-absentee,…
Bob Riesenbach happily left behind corporate America to forge his own path building a business of his own, even if that has meant working as many hours as he did in corporate America. Is there a catch? Not when you love what you do…
So, you’re thinking about opening a little shop around the corner where your friends can always find the bauble of their dreams or, perhaps, a charming little bed and breakfast to be your own vacation paradise. Maybe you’ve got the TV ideals in mind, like…
If you’re like most Americans, your work time horizon is much longer than it used to be. As a result, there’s less reason than ever to stick it out with a go-nowhere job or to sink into despair after being downsized out of a…
So, you want to start a business, but feel like you’re running into a brick wall at every turn. Don’t despair, a franchise operation may be just the ticket to help you fill a local market niche. Related: Over 50? Midlife Is The PERFECT Time To…
