Monthly Archives: September 2020

30 09, 2020

FranServe: Women Helping Women Find the Perfect Franchise

2020-09-30T21:30:53-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

When Julie Goldberg realized she didn’t want to return to the office after her childcare leave ended, she sought to invest in a franchise to start her own home-based business. Having started her career in the accounting department of a national retail brand that was a franchise, she knew first-hand that her chances of success would be greater if she invested in a proven business model rather than launch her own independent company. By Rochelle Miller

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30 09, 2020

All-Woman Power Team

2020-09-30T21:20:31-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

Mary Ann Stallings, president of Bridge to Better Living (BBL), founded her company in 2010 with a clear vision of expanding throughout the country. To support her dream, Stallings selected her corporate staff carefully. Her team of women proudly offers a combined 130 years of experience and knowledge in the senior-care industry. By Cindy Charette

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30 09, 2020

Success Story: How BrightStar Care CEO Shelly Sun Made a Difference

2020-09-30T21:16:45-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

Shelly Sun never intended to launch her own business, let alone build a $500 million company, but after enduring the home health-care journey with a loved one, the Chicago resident felt like she could personally make a difference in the industry. So in 2002, she founded BrightStar Care. By Jessica Jones

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30 09, 2020

Own a Family Friendly Business with NO On-site Baking!

2020-09-30T21:08:39-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

When Le Macaron founders, Rosalie Guillem and her daughter, Audrey Guillem-Saba moved from France to the U.S., they had a dream, to share authentic macarons and other French pastries with America. Today, there are over 70 Le Macaron franchise locations operating coast to coast, inviting communities nationwide to slow down and indulge in a simpler way of life. By Lana Mazin

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30 09, 2020

Empathy & Shared Experience: A Franchisee’s Key to Success

2020-09-30T21:04:35-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

Joanne Taylor’s journey to ownership of a Senior Helpers franchise began when she lost two family members within six months. She saw how difficult it was to navigate the world of hospitals, senior-care facilities, and in-home care. These experiences proved pivotal as she found herself at a crossroads in her financial services career and looking for a new opportunity. By Nancy E. Williams

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30 09, 2020

Why We Need Failure to Succeed

2020-10-01T00:36:54-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

When you hear that someone has failed, how does your gut react? Most people associate the word “failure” with negative feelings. Poll a hundred people, and you won’t find many who say they are okay with failing. Odd as it may sound, I am one of the few people who don’t mind failing. That’s not something people expect to hear from me. However, my definition of failure is most likely different than yours. By Alesia Visconti

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