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Workplace Wellness Ideas for Service Business Leaders

Most people spend the majority of their week at work. If you’re a service business owner or leader, you definitely do. Developing a workplace wellness program is an excellent way to systematically help staff f...

Indispensable technology tools for franchise business owners

Neighborly® provides entrepreneurs with several of software tools. Still, there are others you may want to learn about—and use in the new year.

How Neighborly vendors help owners save time and resources

Corporate staffers guide new and seasoned franchisees with access to ProTradeNet®, a preferred-merchant program.

What makes leaders of Neighborly franchises successful?

A shared mission for professional and personal achievements continues to inspire the company’s top executives—and shop owners.

Neighborly's integrated marketing helps franchises run more efficiently

New processes and templates make it easy for owners to cross-promote brands. Discover creative ways to save time and resources—and increase business. It’s all about generating value to shop owners and customer...

Running a business: Are you working too much?

Long hours and relentless work don’t necessarily make people more productive. A Neighborly employee has found a healthy balance that benefits her career and family life. The number eight seems to be significan...

Take These 3 Steps Toward Work/Life Balance and Business Success

High-achieving business owners can enjoy their ventures without sacrificing their personal lives. One Neighborly executive says intention, priorities and delegation are essential. "Too much of our identity is ...

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

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...

Grow Your Small Business With a Conversion Franchise

Why and how franchisees should set up an exit strategy

Franchise owners ought to be thinking about their succession plan from Day One.