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...
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...
The restoration industry benefits from ongoing consumer demand on a national level but brings unique opportunities (and challenges) for local companies specializing in the restoration business. Services are of...
Insider Tips for Marketing your Landscaping or Lawn Care Business
10 min
Insider Tips for Marketing your Landscaping or Lawn Care Business
Effective marketing can be a challenge for any business, but it plays a key role in running a successful landscaping or lawn care business. Standing out in a potentially lucrative but also competitive industry...
“Thriving Versus Surviving” – Creating a Military Thriving Culture
4 min
“Thriving Versus Surviving” – Creating a Military Thriving Culture
Veterans are uniquely qualified to run small businesses. Their experience serving our country provides them with the ability to adapt and overcome the most difficult circumstances, and these skills are directl...
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Neighborly Franchising
5 min
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Neighborly Franchising
As we navigate the complexities of business ownership, the journey of female entrepreneurs in franchising shines as a beacon of inspiration. This Women's History Month, Neighborly® celebrated the stories of fe...
5 Challenges Small Business Owners Face and How a Franchise Could Help
6 min
5 Challenges Small Business Owners Face and How a Franchise Could Help
Running a successful business today requires extensive knowledge, skills, resourcefulness, and more. With 20% of small businesses failing within the first year and about half shut down after five years, gettin...
The Evolution of Private Equity in Franchising: A Journey with Neighborly
3 min
The Evolution of Private Equity in Franchising: A Journey with Neighborly
As the Chief Development Officer at Neighborly, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact of private equity on the franchising landscape. Over the past 19 months, or rather 20 years, Neighborly’s perspectiv...
Neighborly's Record-Breaking Year: A Testament to Growth and Innovation
3 min
Neighborly's Record-Breaking Year: A Testament to Growth and Innovation
As Neighborly continues to redefine the landscape of home services, 2023 stood out as a landmark year marked by unprecedented achievements and strategic advancements. Underpinning these successes is a resoundi...
While many employees are content with the security of traditional paths to employment, avoiding the inherent risks and uncertainties that come with starting your own business, those with an entrepreneurial spi...
Empowering Voices: Celebrating Black Excellence at Neighborly
4 min
Empowering Voices: Celebrating Black Excellence at Neighborly
More than 3.5 million small businesses are owned by Black business owners, a number that only continues to increase each year. A driving force behind this surge is the growth of the franchising sector, which h...
What Skills Do You Need to Run a Successful Lawn Care Business?
4 min
What Skills Do You Need to Run a Successful Lawn Care Business?
The lawn care industry is expanding significantly and is projected to grow by $110.21 billion between 2022 and 2027 at a rapid CAGR of 10.47%. While you don’t need a lot of experience to start a lawn care busi...
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