The Black Franchise Leadership Council (BFLC) has been part of the International Franchise Association (IFA) since February 2021. As an integral part of The IFA’s Diversity Institute, BFLC is showing strong leadership in assisting black franchisors and franchisees in succeeding in owning their own business through franchising. By Rose Mango
After starting a bookkeeping firm from her Nevada home in 2001, Dida Clifton soon realized her clients needed much more than bookkeeping support, and TheOfficeSquad was born. Clifton, CEO and founder of the B2B business, describes it as something of “a virtual office on steroids.” By Cindy Charette
If a franchisor suggests that your job as a franchisee will be “effortless” or “without challenges,” you might want to question their business model. While established brands provide invaluable tools and ongoing support, it’s important to remember that effort is needed to turn those resources into results. By Brianna Bohn
The Clifton family has operated multiple businesses together before, but so far, their Paul Davis Restoration franchise has been the most fulfilling. The family had vacationed on Florida’s Emerald Coast for years, so opening a shop in Panama City Beach felt right. By Lizzy Yeserski
Jerry Clum is a future-focused franchise expert. Instead of developing a business idea and then looking for a market in which to sell it, Clum identifies a market and then creates a service that meets the needs of that market. By Brianna Bohn
The demand from corporate customers to find a professional sign company is at an all-time high. Signs are an essential component of every business’s communication strategy, and Signworld provides a variety of options, including exterior illuminated signs, lobby signs, wayfinding signs and even signs that share a holiday message. By Sarah Lindauer
It is rare to find a profitable business model that allows you to run your business how and where you would like. Students of Global Financial Training Program learn the ins and outs of the commercial loan business and can do just that upon completion of the course. By Kelsi Trinidad
In a world that continues to find new avenues for bringing people online, businesses are recognizing just how critical it is to connect with this growing audience. RedKnight Marketing, a digital marketing firm, understands there is no one-size-fits-all approach to an online presence. By Elice Morgenson
SUPPLY POINTe is a B2B industrial packaging and transportation franchise that provides the materials its clients need to keep the nation running – from groceries and automobiles to furniture, steel and beyond. By Patty Horansky
Ninety percent of parents want their children to study computer science according to Geekedu, yet the majority of schools don’t teach computing skills. While computing jobs are the top source of new wages in the U.S., there are more openings than qualified workers to fill them. By Sarah Lindauer