by Jane Stein | Sep 9, 2017 | Business Ownership, Franchise Advice
Fear.. We are all exposed to it in varying amounts of intensity at times. We have all experienced it since childhood. And as adults, fear can sometimes keep us up at night. Our fears change over time. Children are afraid of monsters under the bed or getting into an...
by Jane Stein | Aug 17, 2017 | Benefits of Franchising, Business Ownership
Think About the End at the Start Often I discuss with potential franchisees when we meet not only how to start owning and operating a business, but planning their strategic exit as well. This shocks some people, because they’re just starting to explore the business...
by Jane Stein | Aug 15, 2017 | Franchise Advice
When you are investigating a franchise or any business opportunities, it’s important to be committed to doing a lot of legwork. Remember when you are speaking with a franchise, you are either speaking to the franchise development team or directly with the owner in...
by Jane Stein | Jul 11, 2017 | Be the boss, Business Ownership, Family Business
Summertime evokes blissful images of family road trips, cookouts, and kids out of school for a few months. But maybe this is a little too much family time for you this summer. Now, just imagine if you owned a family business and worked with them! It may surprise you...
by Jane Stein | Jun 8, 2017 | Business Ownership, Franchise Advice
Every relationship has its struggles and its triumphs. These trials can be as difficult as they are rewarding. The relationship between a franchisee and a franchisor is no different. An oft-cited scientific paper(1) sought to understand overall franchisee satisfaction...
