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. And they’ve got a program to help you take a…
Successful entrepreneurs are really not so different from you and me. They demonstrate an indomitable work ethic, a belief in their own vision and a drive to do what is necessary to succeed. What separates the successful from the also-rans is a willingness to…
Are you cruising along in a job that you can do with your eyes closed, maybe even with your hands tied behind your back? Everything is humming, and your industry seems solid. Then, bam! Something happens that shatters all your old assumptions and you…
If you thought tech companies were the new frontier for work-life balance, think again! With the recent news of the personnel horror stories from one of the tech behemoths of the Northwest, discussions on social media about how to achieve optimum work-life balance are…
Remember those carefree college days when you declared your major and thought that what you really wanted was a job that would make you a good living and, if all went well, you would one day earn a million dollars? A million dollars doesn’t…
Any challenging endeavor — like hiking the Pacific Coast Trail, rafting down the Colorado River or starting your own business — offers the thrill of success. And just like you wouldn’t start a 30-day hike without preparation, you shouldn’t start a business without first…
Ready to start your own business? Consult an Attorney and an Accountant By Dan Citrenbaum In an increasingly complex economy, you should take heart that no one knows it all. In fact, the trend is for people to specialize in ever more specific niches….
Want to go Green? You can find a franchise for that, too! 10 Ways to Go Green with a Franchise By Dan Citrenbaum Recycle Reuse and Reduce. Since that iconic environmentalists’ maxim was coined decades ago, increasing numbers of people have developed an interest…
When it comes to choosing a business to buy, what matters most is not a competition-free market but rather a demonstrated record of success. Think about it. If there’s no competition, it may mean that demand for this type of service or product is…
Choose a Franchise for the Long Run: Growth Opportunities for the 21st Century Economy While everyone’s always looking for the next big thing, the smart money is on the long term trend — in franchising as much as any other business. So rather than…
