Franchise Business Radio: Listen and learn from Jeff Konopack with Deck Medic, plus hear the advice of Larry Carnell with Benetrends on funding opportunities and, specifically, the Rainmaker Plan.
The number of women in the franchising industry continues to grow. Today, women either own or co-own about 265,000 franchises in the U.S. To give that figures some context, that’s approximately 35% of all U.S. franchise outlets, up 24% from just a decade ago. But these numbers represent a mere snippet of the impact women are having on the franchising industry and the wider business world. By Sue Bennett
I remember my first public speaking engagement in front of about 200 people. I was so nervous and afraid. I remember thinking, why am I the one up on stage? How come no one else is doing this? Thinking back, I now know exactly why. By Don Clayton
Did you know 97% of consumers search online to discover businesses like yours? In our rapidly evolving digital world, relying on print, TV/radio advertising, and direct mail just aren’t enough. You have to build a strong online presence to keep your franchise afloat. How? Digital marketing.
Every month I sit down to write a column about the things that are important and impactful to a franchisor from my perspective as a franchise attorney. This month, I decided that nothing says it better than one of my favorite phrases; the devil is in the details. And the details that trip up many franchisors are the state of their franchise agreements. By Tom Spadea
Now may be the perfect time to consider utilizing qualified retirement funds to capitalize on your dream of business ownership. Thousands of entrepreneurs have chosen to use Rollover for Business Startup (ROBS) to start their business tax-deferred and penalty-free. To find out if this is the best solution for you, lets review the advantages and disadvantages. By Sherri Seiber
Four powerhouse accountants and CPAs on staff revolutionize the funding process with First Financial. The extensive financial knowledge base of these individuals enhances the speed and overall quality of our service. This is an benefit you will not find in most SBA consulting firms. By Kathy Shives
Florida entrepreneurs Fozan Siddiqu and Imtiaz Ahmad celebrated the grand opening of the first franchise-owned My Eyelab in the Sunshine State. Their Pompano Beach location opened in September, and is the first of four new stores. By Rochelle Miller
Four years ago, Valerie and Doug Shaw got the opportunity of a lifetime, to own an Assisting Hands® Home Care business, which Valerie had helped launch and grow. By Elice Morgenson
We want to share a story with you of the woman who pioneered franchising and whose story would have been lost had it not been for the diligent fact-finding of Jane Pitt. Pitt authored the biography: Martha Matilda Harper and The American Dream. By Rose Mango