The Best Investment
Your greatest asset is YOU. As certified franchise consultants (CFCs) we are able to help people realize that if they want to change their situation, they cannot rely on someone else! By Don Clayton
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07, 2022
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04, 2022
Boulder Designs & Border Magic: Helping U.S. Service Members Realize Their Dreams
There is no question that the skills and discipline U.S. military service members bring to the table set them up for success in business ownership and beyond. There is a question, however, of how to find a franchise that aligns with such respected core values. By Brianna Bohn
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03, 2022
Social Geek Radio: Linkedin Tips for Franchises
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
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03, 2022
FranServe Leaders Attend the 2022 IFA Annual Convention
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
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02, 2022
Franchise Business Radio: The ABCs of Managing FEAR
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
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02, 2022
Wisdom Senior Care: Leaving the Corporate World to Serve Others
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
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01, 2022
Show Me the Money!
Yes, if you’re going to become an entrepreneur, it’ll require money. Where will you get the money to start? By Don Clayton
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11, 2021
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? A System
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
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11, 2021
Alternative to College
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
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09, 2021
The First Step
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