5 Ways Franchisees Manage - and Overcome - Their Fear of Change
3 min
5 Ways Franchisees Manage - and Overcome - Their Fear of Change
Change is a process, not an isolated event. Planning and fine-tuning goals can ease the overwhelming pressure—and doubts—that self-employed people experience when they embark on new projects. Strategy is essen...
Hidden Corners: Build a Niche Business by Improving Organization and Accessibility
4 min
Hidden Corners: Build a Niche Business by Improving Organization and Accessibility
Organization and accessibility make for a smooth-functioning household, whether you’re an on-the-go millennial couple in an urban condo, a mid-40’s suburban couple with active teenage children, or boomer retir...
Combat Loss in Business with Franchise Acquisition
3 min
Combat Loss in Business with Franchise Acquisition
Independent HVAC companies tend to experience seasonal slowdowns. Corporate marketing and the support that’s available through franchising can help sustain them year-round. Successful franchisees know how to s...
Tutorial: Understanding a balance sheet and profit-and-loss statement
3 min
Tutorial: Understanding a balance sheet and profit-and-loss statement
Small-business owners must grasp financial reports to track income and operating costs—and increase revenue. Know your numbers, and learn the lingo. Franchisees who are familiar with costs of service, net inco...
Aspiring franchisees often have plenty of questions for owners who have come before them. This list of ’20 questions’ can help in the information-gathering process. “There’s no such thing as a stupid question....
Policies are essential in business, especially as organizations grow in staff and stature. Guidelines should extend past cellphone rules and family leave protocols. Franchisees must look beyond social media gu...
The power of a ‘mature’ company with name recognition brings trust and comfort to customers—and growth potential to franchisees. Small-business owners must consistently strive to make consumers “ aware of a pa...
