Is Entrepreneurship Risky?
Entrepreneurship is perceived as a risky endeavor, where you have to bet everything while fighting tooth and nail to start a successful company; to quote Ray Kroc, founder of McDonalds, “…if you’re not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business.” Does this still hold true, however? Is entrepreneurship still a risky […]
Maximize Your Time With a ‘Productivity Diet’ (Infographic)
Think Red Bull is going to help you stay on top? Think again. While these types of ‘high-energy’ drinks – filled unhealthy amounts of sugar – can boost your energy over a short burst of time, they’re not going to deliver the type of long-term, sustained energy you need to achieve the best productivity and […]
5 Signs Your Resume Screams ‘Entrepreneur’
Finding a career you’re truly passionate about can be challenging. If you’re like most people, you were brought up to believe there was only one way to succeed in life: to get an education, get a steady job working for a respected company, and live happily ever after. As we all know, this isn’t often […]
How to Franchise Your Way into Retirement Bliss
Let’s face it, everyone will reach their golden years at some point no matter how young of heart they might feel. Then again, if you don’t reach your golden years then something has gone terribly wrong and you’re likely not reading this article right now. So let’s speak to the seasoned individual who’s not quite […]
How Vets Can Market Themselves as Franchisees
Creating – and living – a brand is essential to any small business’s success. For franchises, a brand is created, developed, and standardized by a franchise’s corporate headquarters. But that doesn’t mean local franchise owners can’t put their own stamp on their business – especially if they’re military veterans. Make public, customers aware of your […]
In the Modern Gig Economy Why Not Make Your Gig a Franchise?
The data is conclusive, the results are in and the gig economy is growing at a remarkable pace. Large and small businesses alike are outsourcing roles and responsibilities that were once corporate staples to freelancers looking for a gig. This ranges from IT support, marketing, personal assistants and more. Meanwhile, workers in droves sick of […]