Franchise Hot Topics
Entrepreneurial Women – a Series on Successful Female Business Owners
The first in a series of interviews with successful female business owners. Linda Boyd bought her Instant Imprints franchise 11 years ago and has been a staple of her community ever since. Here is her story.
Funding your Franchise
There is nothing more exciting than working with clients who are in the early planning stages of choosing the right franchise for them. However, the financial commitment can seem daunting and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. The concerns of funding your franchise should not hold you back from starting this new and very rewarding chapter in your life.
Be the Boss – What’s Your Why?
Why is franchising growing so rapidly? Mainly because people want to be in business for themselves. You’ve heard all the arguments in favor of franchising as the vehicle of choice for you to “be the boss”. Here’s some data on the primary motivations of prospective franchisees.
Business for Sale…. Will it Be Yours?
What a lot of people don’t realize, is that when a franchised business is sold, it will typically command a higher valuation, than a “mom and pop” shop. And you may have heard before – one of the best reasons to buy a business is to sell a business.
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Franchise …. (and one not so much)
You’re tired of working for someone else, you want to leave a legacy, you want to move, you want a business for your kids or you retired and turns out you weren’t done. These are the reasons given most often. What’s your why?
Reinventing Yourself… sigh…. again
Deciding when to move on is always a tough decision, whether it’s a job, a relationship, or a volunteer position. Believe me, I know the feeling. I loved my career for fifteen years. Then I stayed on for five more.