I might be dating myself by recalling the anti-drug ads from the ‘80s and trying to relate them to franchising. The relevancy in my mind comes from the fact that restraint and saying no to something that feels good in the near term but will cause long term pain is much easier said than done. By Tom Spadea
If you are among the many entrepreneurs using a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan to fund your business, you are already familiar with the loan approval process. Getting your loan approved is a great first step, but getting your funding in hand requires a successful loan closing. Make sure you understand what is required to close/fund the loan early in the process. By Sherri Seiber
Springboard Reboot Virtual Event for Emerging & (Re)Emerging Franchisors. Broadcasting LIVE / September 21-23, 2020 / Free Registration. It’s time to get some much-needed face-to-face (or, screen-to-screen) with each other by attending the Springboard REBOOT Virtual Event. No social distancing is required in this virtual event. It’s face-to-face virtually, which is so needed today. By Rose Mango
Franchising is no longer a man’s world. As of 2019, women own or co-own over 35% of the franchise outlets in the U.S. – around 265,000 – according to the Franchise Business Review research firm. And in some industries, such as interior decorating, they far outnumber their male counterparts. A June 2018 Forbes article reported that back in 1995, the proportion of women-owned franchises was less than ten percent. By Sherri Wehner
With this year’s convention booked for the first time at Disney World in Orlando, the four-day convention was slated to be the grandest yet for FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization. After all, who wouldn’t want to sip champagne while enjoying fireworks from a private lounge at Epcot? (Yes, that was actually on the agenda!) By Rochelle Miller
Assisting Hands® Home Care offers practical solutions for clients who wish to maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes. In addition to being trained in home care and having passed comprehensive background checks, caregivers are insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid. By Elice Morgenson
After pouring a cup of coffee and sifting through email, Todd Fisher starts his day like most every other FASTSIGNS franchisee, gathering his staff for a daily production meeting. By Jessica Jones
While many security firms may focus on preventing break-ins for residential and business clients, Surveillance Secure has set itself apart by creating advanced technological solutions. They recently found a niche in helping clients combat COVID-19, which has fueled the company’s growth. By Rochelle Miller
Starting a new homebuilding business on the eve of a sudden economic recession might be the stuff of nightmares for most people. But Ken Semler isn’t your average home builder. His company, Impresa Modular, is one of the leading providers of custom modular homes in the nation. The brand is expanding rapidly – despite the economic fallout from COVID-19 – since launching its franchise offering last year. By Rochelle Miller
As the deadly coronavirus raced across the globe, BrightStar Care founder Shelly Sun recognized the urgency in protecting those working within her in-home healthcare network and its clients. But she also saw an opportunity to assist new franchise owners in making inroads in their communities and to help other frontline healthcare providers. By Jessica Jones