Congrats! You've officially escaped the 9 to 5 rat race and are either running your own small business or investing in a franchise. While this is incredibly exciting, it also presents a series of new challenges. When you're in charge of your income... (Read More)

Drifting away from your comfort zone can be scary. Just when things have started to settle down and you feel in control of your life, you have to face a whole new host of challenges. But sometimes those challenges are worth it – like when you own... (Read More)

You love calling the shots in life, so why should things be any different when it comes to your profession? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be the boss. And being the head of a franchise branch may be the best kind of boss there is. Here are... (Read More)

Are you having trouble standing out from other nearby businesses? You may be overlooking something that could differentiate your business from all those other competitors: YOU. | You are the unique component of your business. After all, you're... (Read More)

Have you just sold a business and want to go in a new direction? Are you recently retired but still want to be working? Are just yearning to be your own boss? Last question: Have you considered opening a franchise? Let’s look at why franchising... (Read More)

Owning your own business can be stressful at times. While the career is rewarding, you have a lot of responsibility on your hands! So it's understandable that you may have some negative thoughts at times. Whether we're thinking positively or... (Read More)

Are you feeling burnt out at work? Waiting for the clock to hit 5:00 everyday? Maybe there are times you daydream about doing something else. maybe you'd like to spend more time with family, have extra time for a hobby, or maybe just enjoy the work... (Read More)

Sure, being your own boss is great and comes with a lot of benefits. You get to call the shots, make major decisions and you don't have anyone micro-managing you. Unfortunately, it's not always perfect, however. There are a few downsides to being... (Read More)

Strategic planning. You've heard the term before, but what does it actually mean? And how does it apply to entrepreneurs? Put simply, the purpose of strategic planning is to establish a set of goals for your business or endeavor and then put a plan... (Read More)