Some people spend hours per day watching videos on YouTube or TikTok. Some people check Facebook or Instagram every two minutes. I am a LinkedIn junkie. I have the desktop version or the app or both open all day at my desk. Many in our franchise community do the same. (I see you on here!) By Jack Monson
With the goal to work closely with entrepreneurs in local communities and the excitement of showcasing that “the franchise industry is open for opportunity,” President Matthew Haller of the International Franchise Association (IFA) kicked off the 62nd annual IFA Convention. By Cindy Charette
When considering business ownership, it’s common to have conflicting voices battling it out in your mind. One voice says, “Go for it!” The other, even louder, voice tells you, “It’s too risky.” Paralysis sets in and fear takes control. By Pamela Currie
As a newer franchisee of Wisdom Senior Care, Brenetta Bethea’s business has been up and running in Charlotte, North Carolina, since January. Before becoming a franchisee, Bethea was tenured for 20-plus years in corporate health care as a human-resources professional and worked her way up to the director level. By Cindy Charette
Yes, if you’re going to become an entrepreneur, it’ll require money. Where will you get the money to start? By Don Clayton
A system is an organized framework or method. Follow a system and your chances of failure decrease dramatically. There’s a system to flying an aircraft, driving a car, programming a computer, and so on. By Don Clayton
I recently helped an 18-year-old begin his new franchise journey. He began at age 15 as the owner of a pressure-washing business and now after only a few short months in business, he’s off to a great start in the wonderful world of franchising! By Don Clayton
Patrick Laforet, a well-known Canadian franchise expert and author, recently quoted an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” By Don Clayton
Lou Romano Jr. earned his MBA from Iona College, New York, then followed a corporate path, working in the pharmaceutical industry and specializing in prescription marketing campaigns. But an entrepreneurial spirit compelled him to seek opportunities to own his own business. By Cindy Charette
As we transition from summer to fall and back to school, we know that there are a lot of unknowns about the future… But what we know is that our children, education and even the concept of continuous learning are the bright part of our tomorrows. By Dawn Abbamondi