Starting a new business can be rewarding, but when interest rates are uncertain or higher than preferred, borrowing cost fears can make it more difficult for would-be entrepreneurs to take the leap. After all,...
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Home Service Business
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Home Service Business
In recent years, home service businesses have become increasingly popular, offering flexible opportunities and potential for growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a home-based business, conte...
The Perfect Complementary Brand for Your Home Service Franchise
4 min
The Perfect Complementary Brand for Your Home Service Franchise
Franchising is an appealing business ownership model for entrepreneurs. Not only are franchises responsible for a significant economic output to our overall economy (over $850 billion in 2023), but there has b...
By any measure, the HVAC industry is in high demand and just keeps growing. Statistics show that Americans spend over $10 billion every year on HVAC repair and maintenance services, and researchers expect the ...
The Neighborly® Advantage: Key Benefits for Franchise Owners
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The Neighborly® Advantage: Key Benefits for Franchise Owners
Choosing the right franchise partner is crucial for success. At Neighborly, we offer a complete support system designed to help you thrive, including marketing tools, cost-saving benefits, and a strong communi...
Trade School vs. College: The Value of Skilled Trades
4 min
Trade School vs. College: The Value of Skilled Trades
By 2030, 60% of new jobs, many of which are attached to six-figure salaries, will be held by skilled non-degreed professionals. Despite the availability of jobs, there aren’t enough tradespeople to fill the ro...
After Separation: Career Opportunities for Veterans
7 min
After Separation: Career Opportunities for Veterans
You are a United States Armed Services Veteran, and after months or years of deployments, you find yourself asking, “What’s next?” You served honorably and lived your life purposefully, and now you are ready t...
Start Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Business with These 5 Tools
9 min
Start Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Business with These 5 Tools
If you’ve been looking for business ideas that service niche markets with high demand, take a closer look at starting a dryer vent cleaning business. As home service businesses dryer vent cleaning is one of th...
Is An Election Year a Good Time to Start a Business?
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Is An Election Year a Good Time to Start a Business?
Success in political elections is often about taking advantage of conditions and opportunities. The same is true in business. As we navigate through this election year, many potential new business owners might...
Continuing a Life of Service: Business Ideas for Military Veterans
5 min
Continuing a Life of Service: Business Ideas for Military Veterans
Military Veterans are uniquely skilled. They have finely honed leadership, organizing, and problem-solving skills while serving in the military. At every level, while on active duty, Veterans were consistently...
Why Business Referrals & Programs Matter for Small Businesses
5 min
Why Business Referrals & Programs Matter for Small Businesses
For small business owners, word-of-mouth and referrals are often the biggest sources of customers system wide. That’s partly because these contacts have roots in their local communities, working to provide a g...
Empowering Military Spouses: Exploring Business Ownership as a Career Path
6 min
Empowering Military Spouses: Exploring Business Ownership as a Career Path
The military personnel who courageously and faithfully serve and have served our country deserve our utmost praise and gratitude. A different type of battle faces the spouses of these dedicated individuals who...