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SBA Loans and Business Ownership
When considering franchise ownership, few activities will have as much of a long-term impact on your business as obtaining adequate financing. Cash is king in a new business, and it is advisable to over-capitalize to account for unforeseen issues, rather than find yourself struggling after being open a short time. By Sherri Seiber
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Safe Driving Protects Your Brand
As a business owner with branded vehicles on the road, you have a lot to think about. Are you properly protected against the potential risk? What do consumers think when they see your vehicle on the road? Your vehicles are an extension of your brand, and the safety of your drivers is part of managing your brand’s image. By Susan Kothe & Ashley Thomas
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The Multiple Benefits of Mobile Franchises
Franchising continues to evolve from its original model of fast-casual dining restaurants, with cutting-edge technology opportunities such as cloud-computing businesses now available for willing entrepreneurs. However, one recent shift in the franchising industry has been from the high expense of brick-and-mortar locations to flexible, and lower-cost mobile operations. By Sue Bennett
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“A Round Tuit”
I’ll do this when I get a round tuit. I’ll invest in a franchise when I get a round tuit. I’ll invest in myself when I get a round tuit. I’ll set up a meeting with my franchise consultant when I get a round tuit. I’ll take investing in a franchise seriously when I get a round tuit. By Don Clayton
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Is Your Brand Name Really Yours?
My partners and I have launched hundreds of new franchise systems over the years. One of the most difficult conversations we often must have with a new franchisor is telling them that they don’t have a protectable brand name, or that their brand name is owned by someone else. By Tom Spadea
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Pivot Your Way to Success
When COVID-19 first took over our newsfeeds and filled our TV time, we all took a deep pause and waited to see how things were going to evolve. As time went on, businesses and entrepreneurs learned how to pivot from what they were doing to what they needed to be doing in order to continue. By Alesia Visconti