Top 5 Success Secrets for Veteran Franchise Owners

Almost anyone can try to acquire financing and apply to own a franchise. But for the most successful franchise owners, especially those with a U.S. Military background, finding the most success comes down to planning and executing on a level beyond what the average person is willing to do. And that’s where veterans can thrive. […]

Food for Thought: 5 Ways to Maximize Franchise Margins

Profit margins can be tight in fast food franchises, and that’s why efficiency is key. And efficiency can be found in all areas of the business – helping to drive profitability and growth, while ensuring long-term business success. With inflation tied to food prices and more fresh produce in fast food franchises than ever before, […]

Designing your Company Logo (Infographic)

What should you be looking for in a logo?  The trend nowadays seems to be to keep it simple, following Saul Bass’s advice to “Symbolize and summarize.”  Within that, however, there are some key elements you should be taking into consideration.  Remember, your logo should be the most recognizable part of your company and convey […]

11 Things Highly Productive People Do Differently (Infographic)

Wonder how the best entrepreneurs make use of their days? With only 24 hours, some people are much more efficient than others at maximizing their time and ensuring they achieve all key tasks. Baffling to some, these types of people seem to achieve twice the amount of work in the same amount of time – […]

Core Objectives: Top 3 Success Tips for Franchising Vets

Starting a new career can be intimidating, even for military veterans. Having faced years of rigorous military training and the unfathomable challenges of war, many might assume that a veteran can tackle anything without help. That simply isn’t the case – and nor should it be. For the thousands of veterans making the transition to […]

Alternative Sources of Financing for Small Businesses

Getting a loan has never been easy, and funding for small businesses has been even more difficult since the financial crash of 2008.  Small business lending is less of a priority for banks nowadays for a variety of reasons:  high transaction costs associated with small business loans, new regulations that call for increased capital requirements […]