Why 9/10 SBOs Are Entrepreneurs Despite Sacrifices (Infographic)
The American dream is alive and well – showing that sacrifices do pay off. In a recent survey by OnDeck, 81% of American small business owners stated that they traded the security of a corporate job for the flexibility and earning opportunities that come with owning a business. On top of this, more than half […]
10 Questions Every Vet Should Ask a Potential Franchisor
Military veterans are trained to be vigilant, well-informed, and prepared. And when it comes to buying a franchise, the process shouldn’t be any different. For vets looking to invest in a franchising opportunity, it’s important for them to do their due diligence while researching all of their options – otherwise, they could end up in […]
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 […]
How Franchising Helps Vets Back to the Workforce
Looking for work is never easy, and that’s been even more true for veterans. Our country’s proud service men and women put their lives on the line, making sacrifices to themselves and family that few would go through. After they leave the military, however, many veterans aren’t sure where to turn next – and for […]
Why Franchisees Also Double as Project Managers
They may not need a hard hat, but many franchisees also double as project managers. While they may not be working on a multi-million dollar construction site, many franchises offer project-based services to clients in all kinds of areas – from landscaping and renovations, to digital support and management. Managing a project is different than […]
Want More Productivity? Try These 20 Apps (Infographic)
How do the best franchisees and other entrepreneurs maximize productivity? While everyone has their own strategies, using phone apps that track, manage, “enforce”, and reward productivity can be used to help do so. For many franchise owners, maintaining communications with clients, suppliers, the franchisor, and others becomes time consuming and inefficient. That’s why e-mail management […]