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6 min

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Buying a Franchise

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Buying a Franchise

Key Takeaways: Buying a franchise allows entrepreneurs to leverage a proven franchise business model, established brand recognition, and ongoing training and support instead of starting from scratch. Researchi...

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Ready to Start A Business? Try This 4-Step Exercise

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Ready to Start A Business? Try This 4-Step Exercise

Business ownership might not be for everyone. It takes determination and resiliency to build a profitable business that lasts. Successful business owners are passionate, driven, and adaptable, but sometimes th...

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4 min

Starting a Franchise: How to Find a Business Partner

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Starting a Franchise: How to Find a Business Partner

The many advantages of starting a franchise include enjoying greater freedom, pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams, working as hard and passionately as you want, and being your own boss. Those benefits can be ...

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Neighborly® Franchise Fees & Costs Explained: Understanding Your Initial Investment

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Neighborly® Franchise Fees & Costs Explained: Understanding Your Initial Investment

Have you been thinking about owning a Neighborly® franchise? Let's talk dollars. We'll give you a breakdown of our franchise fees, from initial startup costs and royalties to ongoing expenses, and explain what...

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Shoot for the Moon: What NASA Can Teach Us About Small Business

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Shoot for the Moon: What NASA Can Teach Us About Small Business

Growing up watching my parents work at NASA, I was constantly exposed to stories of perseverance, innovation, and teamwork. My father supported 133 shuttle missions starting with STS 3, and my mother supported...

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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...

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Why Business Referrals & Programs Matter for Small Businesses

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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...

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Starting a Service Business: 5 Considerations

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Starting a Service Business: 5 Considerations

Starting a service business of any kind from the ground up can be both exciting and overwhelming. It can also be very demanding, so it's crucial first to go over all your options, set realistic expectations, a...

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Benefits of Franchising with a Neighborly® brand

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Benefits of Franchising with a Neighborly® brand

Owning and operating a franchise offers several benefits over starting a business from scratch. Most people know that franchising typically allows entrepreneurs to get up and running faster with an established...

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The Evolution of Private Equity in Franchising: A Journey with Neighborly

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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...

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FAQs: Franchise Terms and Myths

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FAQs: Franchise Terms and Myths

When getting into anything new for the first time, understanding the industry jargon and debunking the myths are part of navigating it all–it’s no different in franchising. It’s important to familiarize yourse...

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Neighborly's Record-Breaking Year: A Testament to Growth and Innovation

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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...

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