Departments October 2020

30 09, 2020

On Her Terms: Growing a Business and a Family

2020-10-01T11:12:51-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Lyndsey Wolfsmith wanted more than an interesting work life; she wanted a life. She found both with Naturals2Go, which has enabled her to build her business while raising a growing family. Naturals2Go is a business program offering healthy snacks, quick meals and drinks, utilizing the latest technology in automated retail with services and support unmatched in the vending industry. By Nancy E. Williams

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30 09, 2020

Bitbox ATM Provides Seamless Program for New Franchisees

2020-09-30T22:24:54-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

The launch of a new business can often be full of pitfalls and an intense amount of self-education. However, Bitbox ATM creates a seamless program for starting and operating a successful business. Every aspect of the operation has been thoroughly researched by a team of experts, and the size of the operation is completely up to you. By Elice Morgenson

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30 09, 2020

A Passion-Turned-Profession Yields Strength and Resiliency

2020-09-30T22:20:02-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

In her early years, Samantha Ford experienced a bout of depression. That was when she discovered how exercise could improve her emotional well-being in addition to her physical health. By joining various fitness centers and taking two to three classes daily, Ford quickly became a fitness enthusiast and advocate. By Cindy Charette

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30 09, 2020

Bailey Seafood Shares its Recipe for Decades of Success

2020-09-30T22:16:30-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

The upstate New York city of Buffalo is not only famous for its wings but is also known for its fish-fry favorites. Bailey Seafood has served up all varieties of fresh, fried, steamed, baked, and sautéed seafood for over 35 years. We asked Michael Kontras, president of Bailey Seafood, about the secret behind the business success that has drawn loyal customers for nearly four decades. By Rochelle Miller

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30 09, 2020

A Day in the Life of a 360˚ Painting Franchisee

2020-09-30T22:12:29-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , |

Before launching her 360˚ Painting franchise in Sarasota, Florida, last March, Emily May was a stay-at-home mom who had her hands full with two sons. But something was missing. So, together with her husband, Jeff, she started investigating the prospect of launching a franchise. By Jessica Jones

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30 09, 2020

Rising to the Challenge

2020-09-30T21:59:58-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Though COVID-19 rocked all businesses, their response to those challenges will be the key to their future. For Medi-Weightloss, a significant player in the weight-loss industry with locations nationwide, the future is bright because of its swift and effective response to adversities presented by the pandemic. By Rochelle Miller

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30 09, 2020

Welcome to our Second Annual Women of Wonder Issue!

2020-09-30T21:52:33-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Each year we reach out to you, our readers, and ask you to nominate a woman franchisor who has gone above and beyond her business’s expectations and who has inspired you the most. This year we were excited about the number of nominations that came in and were genuinely motivated by their stories. These next several pages are a culmination of the top 50 nomination results.

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