Think of how different senior-care businesses and health-care businesses were one year ago. More importantly, how will these businesses change in the next year? And how will they effectively gain awareness and gain new customers in a crowded field? By Jack Monson
Small Business Administration (SBA) Express loans are a simple way to receive expedited, amortized government-guaranteed financing for a small business or franchise needing low-dollar funding. While the SBA 7(a) program offers up to $5 million in loans, Express loans are $350,000 and less, with most borrowers looking at $150,000 or less. By Symara Rog
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
I was asked by a franchisor client the other day what they should do if they had three good candidates for the same territory. What a great problem to have for sure, and in fact I wouldn’t even really define it as a problem. By Tom Spadea
I knew someone in business who loved to stress that he rarely took vacations, worked 14 hours a day and thought of work around the clock. He wore his workaholic behavior as a badge of honor. Instead, I saw him as a struggling business owner – unable to delegate, lacking trust in his team, and endlessly chained to his business. By Alesia Visconti
For many businesses, 2020 proved to be a very difficult year. However, there were a number of industries that experienced growth, and we now refer to them as “pandemic-proof” businesses. One of those such brands is Naturals2Go. By Nancy E. Williams
It’s been a full year since the global pandemic altered the way the world works – social distancing, Plexiglass partitions and Zoom meetings now seem to be a “normal” part of life, affecting all aspects of both our personal and professional existence. By Jessica Jones
In the span of a year, COVID-19 has altered the way many franchises operate – adding new regulations and precautionary measures, and even causing growth in smaller markets outside of big-city borders. By Jessica Jones
After a year of financial uncertainty and the collapse of many small businesses throughout the country, experts finally have some optimistic news to report: An economic rebound is imminent. By Jessica Jones
When McKenzie Redden’s beloved grandmother passed away in 2018, Redden and her family wanted to do something meaningful to honor her memory. As a nod to their matriarch’s passion for health and wellness, in 2020 they opened a Manduu fitness franchise in Austin, Texas, where Redden runs the studio as boots-on-the-ground director. By Lizzy Yeserski