As global trade policies shift, tariffs are creating new challenges for franchise businesses. These added costs can ripple through operations,...

If you are considering starting a small business, this might be the perfect time to do it. The current administration...

Imagine getting in on the ground floor of a franchise that later becomes a household name. Early adopters of brands...

As urban centers become increasingly congested and expensive, the areas just beyond major metropolitan regions—often referred to as "Small Town...

I wanted to explore a powerful emotion that often influences the decision-making process, particularly when opening a franchise: FEAR. Fear...

Winter has a way of bringing everything into sharp focus. The long nights and crisp air invite introspection—moments where we...

As 2025 begins, many people are setting goals, making resolutions, and thinking about what they want their future to look...

The holiday season is here, and it brings with it the warmth of giving, gratitude, and time spent with those...

As we enter November and approach Thanksgiving, it’s a time for reflection on what we’ve overcome and what we’re grateful...

Hearing ‘Home Sweet Home’ brings back a lot of personal memories, but from a business perspective, it’s a phrase that...

September can be a transitional month for many. This month is synonymous with change. The final months of the calendar...

Are you watching/listening to the swirling craziness in the media today?  Does it give you pause, and make you feel...

Summer always seems to arrive in a delightful blink! One minute I'm busy with candidates, the next, my social media...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv882g7UVQE Have you heard the question, 'What is your Why?' When I initially talk with my franchise candidates about...

Ever think about transitioning from corporate life to franchise ownership? I've condensed the ultimate playbook into an easy-to-remember acronym to...

Signs of spring are beginning to emerge around my house, with perennials pushing up through the soil and the snow...

In business ownership, success isn't just about profits and growth; it's about living a life filled with purpose and fulfillment....

It's no secret that the beginning of the year is traditionally a time of reflecting on what worked and didn't...

It's a brand-new year, and with a new year comes optimism, hope, and plans for the future. Most of us...

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, the allure of well-known franchise brands often takes center stage. However, let's challenge...

November is a time for Thanksgiving in the US and Remembrance in Canada! I am thankful every day that I...

In today's real estate market, the dream of homeownership can often seem like an unattainable goal for first-time homebuyers. The...

Are you thinking about buying a franchise? I will assume you are and say, “Congratulations on taking this first step...

The decision to embark on the path of business ownership is a profound one, steeped in dreams of independence, success,...

Emergent trends can be alluring but can obscure the bigger picture of a business's longevity. Take Jordan. She's an entrepreneur...

We all have preconceived notions, and when it comes to franchise ownership, these notions can sometimes deter us from taking...

Many have been there, and unfortunately - most never leave! Someday Isle be financially independent Someday Isle be my own...

  In honor of my father for Fathers day this month who tells me, he is the man he is...

Why Would Anyone Invest in A Gym Today! Are You Crazy! Covid Killed That Industry! Perhaps these words are familiar...

Have you noticed that some people just win no matter what? A great economy, bad economy, great franchise system, weak...

Is A Work From Home Business Appeal Really The "Working In My Housecoat, Fluffy Slippers and Sleeping In"? It’s raining...

The reality is, a good franchise company is not selling you but, you may have to sell yourself... Can I...

To help narrow your search for a franchise business, you may be more suited to a B2B business that enjoys...

Preparing portfolios for inflation could mean making some tough decisions Given that asset allocation alone isn’t a sufficiently reliable hedge,...

I wrote the following post for my business blog in 2008. We were in the midst of an economic recession...

New franchisees are attracted to franchising for a number of reasons. We’ve learned over the past twenty-five years that most...

If a franchisor says that they can't tell you or answer that (money) question, are they lying? Let’s say you...

Franchising, like any industry, has a lot of clichés... Do you know which are fact and which are fiction? If...

Franchise Financing One of the most misunderstood topics in franchising is financing. It is also one of the most important....

Do You Have The Right Stuff To Be A Franchise Business Owner, a Franchisee? Although it may not be immediately...

One Entrepreneurs Story - Ray MacNeil I started my career many years ago in a well paid professional Purchasing role...

One of the universal questions we all ask in franchising is, “Why are prospective franchisees attracted to a franchise.” New...

This seemingly simple question is actually quite complex. However, the correct answer to this question is “yes”. Award is such...

Why Franchise business ownership? Why work with a Franchise Consultant? Why Me? And, with why me, I mean why you?...