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6 min

Home-Based Franchises: Considerations for Millennial Entrepreneurs

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Home-Based Franchises: Considerations for Millennial Entrepreneurs

Unlocking the doors to entrepreneurial dreams doesn't always require a corner office in a bustling city or a sleek storefront on Main Street. Enter the realm of home-based small business franchises – a game-ch...

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4 min

Having Fun in the Process

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Having Fun in the Process

It’s a myth that work and play have to be separate. At Neighborly, we’re serious about business, but we’re also focused on making working here fun. Research shows that when people are happy at work, they’re mo...

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4 min

Green Business Ideas: Eco-Friendly Pest Control with Mosquito Joe®

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Green Business Ideas: Eco-Friendly Pest Control with Mosquito Joe®

So you want to be your own boss and start a thriving business as well as be a responsible steward of the environment and create a positive impact on the world around you? Now you can do both.

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6 min

Setting SMART Goals in Your Landscaping Business Plan

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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...

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Five Key Metrics that Businesses Need to Track

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Five Key Metrics that Businesses Need to Track

For entrepreneurs, owning a successful business is the ultimate dream, and franchising can help prepare business owners to be able to reach their goals. Once you’ve worked with the experts to design your terri...

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How Franchising Can Bridge the Gap Between Business Ownership and Success

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How Franchising Can Bridge the Gap Between Business Ownership and Success

Any business ownership endeavor comes with risks, but franchising provides unique opportunities to mitigate challenges and foster success. At Neighborly, we prioritize setting our franchise owners up for reach...

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Why the Home Services Industry Remains Recession-Resilient

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Why the Home Services Industry Remains Recession-Resilient

From shopping at the grocery store to filling up at the gas station, it’s hard not to notice the looming possibility of a recession nearly everywhere you go. With the threat of economic downturn at the forefro...

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What Degree Do I Need to Own a Business?

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What Degree Do I Need to Own a Business?

If you’ve been thinking about owning your own business, you may have wondered about small business owner education requirements. After all, many jobs require a degree or specialized training to perform the wor...

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6 min

How to Sell Your Business: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

6 min

How to Sell Your Business: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

For driven entrepreneurs, owning a business is often seen as the ultimate goal. And whether you’re just now starting your franchise ownership journey or have made the decision to sell and move on to something ...

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3 min

4 Ways Franchise Ownership Helps Meet Personal Goals

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4 Ways Franchise Ownership Helps Meet Personal Goals

There’s a strong connection between our professional work and personal life, with each often influencing the other. For example, when we advance at work, we may have the resources to do more at home. When we f...

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Something to Call Your Own: Franchise Ownership vs Self Employment

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Something to Call Your Own: Franchise Ownership vs Self Employment

Launching a business can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s career. The thrill of steering your own ship, growing a team and stretching new ideas to see where they land are the stuff of dreams. In...

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6 Reasons Why Women Are Embracing Franchise Ownership

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6 Reasons Why Women Are Embracing Franchise Ownership

According to a recent study, more women than men started a small business during the COVID-19 pandemic, an ownership trend that we’ve also seen within the home services industry. In fact, female franchise owne...

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