How We Will All Become Entrepreneurs
While not everyone may be cut out to be an entrepreneur, the fact is that the way we work is changing and companies with traditional hiring practices are disappearing fast from the employment landscape. This infographic shows how the workplace has evolved from employment to entrepreneurship, and if what it portrays is true, then why […]
5 Tips for Vets to Kickstart a Franchise Career in 2015
After a relaxing holiday season with family and friends, some military veterans might be making a New Year’s Resolution: to become a franchisee. But before they transition from the military to franchising, it’s important they take the right steps to ensure they get off to a successful start. Here are 5 Tips for Vets to […]
Martha Stewart: 4 Key Steps to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Last week at the National Association of Professional Women’s National Networking Conference, Martha Stewart was interviewed about her path to entrepreneurship. She offered these 4 key steps for success as an entrepreneur: Never stop learning. Stewart says she plans to work until she’s “150”, and says “retirement” is not a word in her vocabulary. Her […]
How to Optimize Your Time as a New Franchisee
Time really is everything in business, and even more so for franchisees. With your bottom-line success dependent on how much you ensure all operations follow your franchise’s tried-and-true formula, there is little room for error. Don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach While sticking to the process, be sure to custom tailor your management style around different […]
Is the Next Big Idea Inside You?
Today’s Wall Street Journal has a great article on how entrepreneurs come up with great ideas. WSJ interviewed a number of startup mentors, investors and educators on what causes inspiration to strike and here is some of what they had to say: Solve a problem – look at what is bugging you and chances are, […]
5 Ways to Prepare for Franchising Before the Holidays
Not many people want to be focused on work around the holidays. For prospective franchisees getting ready to buy their first franchise, it’s an especially busy time of year as they prepare for the holiday season while trying to get ready to become a franchisee before things get busy. That said, there are ways a […]