Ask most people about Midas, and they won’t tell you about the storied king in Greek mythology who turned everything he touched into gold. What more than likely comes to mind is the popular brand of auto-care centers that became a household name since its inception more than 60 years ago. By Rochelle Miller
If we have learned anything in the last year, our homes and the condition of our house matters more today than ever before. If you have been sitting on the fence about opening your own business in the home services industry – it is time to hop off and get comfortable with the idea of a joining a franchise brand. By Dawn Abbamondi
Several years back, HomeWell Care Services’ chairman, Bruce Haase, committed to bringing together a deeply experienced executive leadership team. This team, having a combination of broad knowledge, expertise and experience, was already well prepared when the challenges of 2020 arose, resulting in a phenomenally successful year. By Cindy Charette
When you come from a family of a dozen children, working together is second nature. Misty Carver and brother Dennis Coon had already worked in business together for 14 years when their younger brother, Ben Coon, asked for help getting started in a business of his own. By Cindy Charette
Looking for a recession-resilient opportunity after the 2008 downturn, Tom Morris leaned on his business acumen and relationship-building skills to launch InXpress. This global shipping company provides small-to-medium-sized businesses with shipping rates and solutions that traditionally are accessible to high-volume clients only. By Lizzy Yeserski
For more than three decades, Bernie Perryman worked in the beer industry. A distributor for Anheuser-Busch, she enjoyed success with the American-based brewing company, but after some restructuring in 2016, Perryman sought new opportunities. That’s when she discovered Batteries Plus. By Jessica Jones
Robert Cresanti, the head of the International Franchise Association (IFA), announced he is leaving his position as of March 31. By Rose Mango
In its efforts to evolve and drive the brand forward, BrightStar Care is currently experiencing a pattern of growth. The national private-duty home care and medical-staffing franchise, which operates over 340 locations across the country, is focused on recruitment and retention, recently naming Russ Nykaza as vice president of talent management. By Jessica Jones
With more businesses accepting bitcoin as a method of payment, this global cryptocurrency continues to explode in popularity throughout the world. In addition to sports teams and travel sites, some major industries that accept bitcoin as payment include companies that offer cell phone services, home building materials, home and garden decor, groceries, dining, and coffee. By Cindy Charette