Are you a woman who is looking to start your own small business? Franchising may be the perfect way for you to get started. The number of women working in the franchising industry has grown exponentially over ...
5 Tips to Keep Your Landscaping Business Growing Year-Round
5 min
5 Tips to Keep Your Landscaping Business Growing Year-Round
The landscaping industry is steadily growing, and owning a landscaping business can offer an excellent professional opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. But like any business, keeping up with demand during ...
The Importance of Women Entrepreneurs in Home Services
5 min
The Importance of Women Entrepreneurs in Home Services
In today's business world, women are making their mark on the home services sector. Women entrepreneurs are not only bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions, but they are also changing the way tra...
Kim Maalouf spent the first 25 years of her career in marketing for a variety of industries, from baby products to gourmet food to medical supplies. As she switched jobs every couple years, she realized the ro...
Women have always played an essential role in a thriving U.S. workforce. Now, more are running the show, as demonstrated by the fact that women account for 31% of all small business and franchise ownership tod...
Last year was a turbulent year for the real estate industry – both commercial and residential. Property values fluctuated wildly across the United States, and many would-be homebuyers found themselves suddenly...
4 Benefits of Owning an Auto Glass Repair Business
4 min
4 Benefits of Owning an Auto Glass Repair Business
Opening an auto glass repair business has a track record of being an investment with a significant return. With over 280 million vehicles registered in the United States as of 2021, the auto glass repair indus...
Diversify Your Financial Portfolio with Franchise Ownership
4 min
Diversify Your Financial Portfolio with Franchise Ownership
It stands to reason that the more chances you have at hitting a target, the more likely you are to be successful. In math, they call it the law of probability. In business, they call it a wise portfolio divers...
Setting SMART Goals in Your Landscaping Business Plan
6 min
Setting SMART Goals in Your Landscaping Business Plan
If you've ever thought about starting a landscaping business, you probably have come to realize that there is a lot to consider. While the prospect of owning your own business no doubt seems like an exciting a...
Welcome to the Neighborhood: The Power of Being in a Franchise and the Neighborly Network
4 min
Welcome to the Neighborhood: The Power of Being in a Franchise and the Neighborly Network
I became Chief Development Officer at Neighborly just a few short months before the pandemic, and as a potential recession now approaches on the heels of my third anniversary with Neighborly, I feel like I’ve ...
Spring Into the New Season with the Hub for Home Services
3 min
Spring Into the New Season with the Hub for Home Services
Spring is known as a time of growth and fresh starts. With spring cleaning, the upcoming moving season, and warmer weather, the home services industry is gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. An...
The Hidden Opportunity: Home Services Franchise Ownership for Real Estate Professionals
5 min
The Hidden Opportunity: Home Services Franchise Ownership for Real Estate Professionals
Real estate is a people business. Real estate professionals are often driven and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. These same personality traits and qualities are also found among successf...