I recently attended a webinar about the power of influence hosted by Joseph Grenny, author of Influencer, The Power to Change Anything... Continue Reading »

Winston Churchill said, "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty... Continue Reading »

I don't know about you, but a few years ago I was getting a dozen credit card offers each week and letters from banks begging me to borrow money... Continue Reading »

As interest rates on credit cards continue to rise, homes values sink and the unemployment rate increases, aren't you ready to take a break from all the negativity that surrounds us and hear something positive? I thought so... Continue Reading »

The West Coast Franchise Expo just swept through Los Angeles, showcasing hundreds of franchise opportunities... Continue Reading »

I just read an article that claimed franchisers are targeting college graduates to be the next generation of franchisees... Continue Reading »

Let's take a break from talking about franchising and talk to people who make franchising work... Continue Reading »

In a world where we are consumed by bigger, better and more, can the growth of a company make it fail? In the book Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't, author Kevin Maney analyzes the recent decline of Starbucks and suggests that its rapid growth made it less desirable... Continue Reading »

In honor of Labor Day, I would like to take a break from writing about franchising and write this blog about how we work... Continue Reading »

Like every other business, the franchise industry has changed due to the limitless access to knowledge on the internet... Continue Reading »

Now that you have planned to grow your franchise strategically, it is time to talk about the regulations and fees per state... Continue Reading »

When you started your business, you put in a lot of time, hard work and research before you opened your doors... Continue Reading »

Need a job? Even though many people lose their jobs during a recession, a recession can be a good time to create your own job... Continue Reading »

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that the franchisor must furnish to franchisees at least 14 days prior to the signing of the franchise agreement as regulated by the Federal Trade Commission... Continue Reading »

Historically, recessions have been a boom for the franchise industry... Continue Reading »

Congratulations! You are the one of the few who has started a successful business... Continue Reading »

Have you ever walked into a store and immediately felt the employees didn't want you to be there? They could care less about you as a customer and they acted as if you were actually bothering them by making a purchase... Continue Reading »

Per the Department of Veterans Affairs, about 200,000 men and women transition out of the military each year... Continue Reading »

Last week I was in a meeting with the director of franchising for tumble & tea cafe... Continue Reading »

Do you find yourself driving to work saying to yourself, "Only 8 more hours?" Or do you feel sick on Sunday night just thinking about walking into your office? If you answer yes to any of the above, chances are you hate your job and you are not happy... Continue Reading »

Most people who buy a franchise have held top management positions in corporate America and have been laid off or downsized... Continue Reading »

I have received hundreds of calls from people who are interested in opening a franchise with a business partner... Continue Reading »

There is a unique trend developing in the franchise industry... Continue Reading »

Franchises are a lot like shoes... Continue Reading »

Still thinking about franchising your business? After you understand a little more about franchising ("What is Franchising and Why Does it Work?"), have tested your concept to discover if it is franchisable ("Is Your Business Franchisable?") and reviewed some benefits of franchising ("Should You Franchise Your Business? Part 1"), it's time to dig a little deeper... Continue Reading »

There are many advantages to franchising your business... Continue Reading »

Franchising is being used by more businesses and more types of businesses than ever before... Continue Reading »

Up until now I've discussed the benefits of owning a franchise... Continue Reading »

Are you thinking about buying a franchise and wondering if it's the right decision for you? You might be asking yourself, "Why would I buy a franchise? Why don't I just start a business by myself?" Those are great questions, but unfortunately there is not just one answer... Continue Reading »

Simply stated, franchising is a way to distribute goods and services... Continue Reading »

I'm very excited to be writing this blog because I'm thrilled to share what I have learned from franchising my own business... Continue Reading »