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Blog Post Archive
There’s A Rebel Mouse In The House
It wasn’t a question of if. It was a question of when. That’s because it involved the Berry’s. Tim Berry I’ve yet to meet the founder of Palo Alto Software. Yet. We’re both members of this Brain Trust. We have numerous mutual friends. We both write fro SBA.Gov. We have similar philosophies. Tim Berry (the founder) [...]
Learn How To Become A Franchise Fact Gathering Machine
I’m going to teach you how. So, franchise success can be yours. Keep reading. Be Like A Machine Machines don’t have emotions. I don’t want you to either. Yet. I just want you to get the facts you need on the franchise (s) you’re looking into. So that when it comes time to make [...]
For Women Only
(Wholesome Tummies Franchise Owners) Sorry, guys. This one’s not for you. (He’ll get over it.) American Express Report According to a report commissioned by American Express Open, only 20.5 percent of franchise businesses are owned by women. Personally, I’d like to see that number rise. Today’s women have a plethora of resources [...]
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities in College
(This is a Sponsored Post) Today’s college graduates don’t have it very easy. Years ago, graduating from college meant you were nearly guaranteed employment and some level of job security. That piece of paper automatically gave you an advantage that many of your peers did not have. But, times have changed and created a much [...]
You Are One Click Away From Choking The Life Out Of A Local Small Business
That’s right; one-click of your mouse. One tap of your Smartphone…that’s all it’s going to take. But you already know that. Do You Buy Local? My friend, Chris Brogan, consistently pisses me off. That’s because he’s always writing thought-provoking posts, and I’m not always in the mood to think. Thanks, Chris. Here’s a snippet [...]
What If They Can’t Find You?
(This franchise blog post is for franchise company executives, small business loan providers, franchise attorneys, accountants, SEO firms, web design firms, and any other business that provides products or services to future business...Show More Summary
Don’t Use Google To Search For The Best Franchise To Buy
I know you want to. I understand. I know that Google is The Place for information. But, it’s not the place for you. Let me explain. TMI On Franchise Opportunities There’s way too much information about franchises on Google. It’s too easy to get lost. Think about it; how many times have you sat [...]
Is It Time For You To Blossom?
Our Weeping Cherry Tree has never blossomed like this. What changed? Maybe it has to do with the soil conditions. Or lower than normal spring temperatures. Unless… It Was Time Our tree was planted 13 years ago. It’s bigger than it was back then. And, it has blossomed somewhat every spring. (Our Weeping Cherry [...]
Franchise Success Rates In South Africa Are High
(Photo of Cape Town, South Africa courtesy of Sara and Joachim on Flickr) According to Derek Smith, the new chairman of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), franchising in South Africa is poised to play a significant role in growing the economy through training and job creation. He also said this about franchise success [...]
This Franchise Research Technique Could Land You In Jail
Start looking around for a bail bondsman. Once you find one, add their contact information to your Smartphone and set their 24-hour hotline number to speed dial #1. You’re going to want fast access to it so they can get you out of jail. It’s not like you’ll be able to get teleported out. [...]
A Low Franchise Investment With High Service
(This is a guest post from Cameron Alarcio) There are so many different low cost and part time franchise opportunities available today that it can be difficult to decide on an industry, much less one single company. If you are looking for the right opportunity and haven’t researched the commercial cleaning industry, then maybe it’s [...]
Why Are McDonald’s McFranchisees Mad?
For a dollar, I’ll tell you. I’m McKidding. One reason that McDonald’s franchisees are mad is the recent news out of corporate. For the first time in a decade, McDonald’s first quarter sales in the US have dropped. What’s the deal with that? Everyone in the US can afford to eat [...]
The Top 100 Global Franchise Systems
They did it again. For the 5th year in a row, the team at Franchise Direct has gathered an incredible amount of data. This data-on the Top 100 Global Franchises, includes everything you need to know about the growth of the 100 franchisors recognized in the report. Like: System size, based on number of units [...]
You Need To Find Unhappy Franchise Owners
You need to find them. They’re the ones you need to talk to. I’m going to tell you why. Lowering Your Risk If you’ve been following along-reading and using my top 40 questions to ask current and former franchise owners, you should be proud of yourself. You’re obviously focused on increasing your chances of success as [...]
Are They Growing Their Franchises?
Most franchise owners want to. But, not all of them do. And, that’s okay. It’s True Just about everybody I’ve worked with over the years has told me that they’ve wanted to find a franchise that they can grow. Growing a franchise business can be done in a few different ways: Adding units-adding more locations Adding space Adding [...]
Free Government Money For A Franchise
That goofball, Matthew Lesko, almost had me. You do know who Lesko is, right? Matthew Lesko is the “Get Free Government Money” guy. He’s an author. (Among other things) Some of his book titles: Gobs and Gobs of Free Stuff Free Legal Help Free Stuff for Busy Moms! Free College and Training Money For Women [...]
Subway Franchises Are On Fire in Asia
That’s right. On fire. The largest franchise in the world has been steadily increasing it’s presence in Asia, and it’s finally starting to pay off. According to The Star.com – Malaysia, Subway’s Asia business is now worth over $500 million with a 29% year-on-year revenue growth. Go here for Subway® contest information. 1600 Franchise [...]
Fast Food Franchise Workers Strike In NYC
They only make $7.25 an hour. That’s why hundreds of fast food workers in New York City are on strike today. Hourly employees from franchises like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and KFC are seeking to double their hourly pay-all the way up to $15 an hour. Are they (mostly franchise business employees) asking too much? Could you live on $7.25 an hour? [...]
Franchise Ownership Is Pretty Simple
It kind of is. Simple. Yet, so many people I come into contact with complicate it. Find The Right Franchise It’s shouldn’t be that difficult to find a franchise concept that fits you. You just have to know where to start. My recommendation; grab a notepad and make a list of your top professional [...]
The Real Poop On Having Passion For Your Business
You only think you need to have passion for your business. That’s because you’ve probably heard it said-or have read about it somewhere. Heard what? Read what? This: “You need to have passion for your business in order for it to be successful.” It’s a lie. A big, fat one. Picking Up The Poop [...]