It's hard enough to get past your own self-doubt when starting a new business. So it might seem even harder to overcome OTHER peoples’ reservations about you pursing your dream. But that doesn’t mean you should let it stop you. See doubting... (Read More)

If you’re nervous about running a franchise because you’ve only been an employee up to this point, don’t worry. Most franchise owners were employees themselves once. In fact, being an employee can help shape your leadership skills and help you... (Read More)

In some businesses, timing is everything. This is often true when it comes to franchising. You need to pick a franchise that’s not only hot now, but will continue to be so in the coming years. If you don’t, all your hard work could be for... (Read More)

Franchising can provide positive change in the lives of franchisees. It opens up the door to new opportunities, the potential for financial growth, and more flexibility, among other things. It's not like working for someone else in a 9 to 5 job nor... (Read More)

Have you ever said to yourself “I’d love to open a franchise but I just don’t have the time?" On the contrary – a franchise may be the one thing you SHOULD be spending your time on! It’s not as time-consuming as you think The first... (Read More)

Have you been contemplating wanting to be your own boss? Maybe you're trying to decide if it's right for you. You know that there can be a lot of responsibility being on top, so maybe you're not sure if you're ready for it. Or, maybe you're just not... (Read More)

Is there a secret to entrepreneur success that everyone else knows, but you don’t? What if they’re all hiding it, secretly laughing at you? They may find out you’re a fraud, a fake, a phony. Relax. That’s just entrepreneurial impostor... (Read More)

Can you open a franchise while working another job? It really depends on the franchise, but yes, it is possible in many situations. You'll find some franchises have a semi-absentee or absentee model. The semi-absentee model means that the owner... (Read More)

Remember when turning 50 meant it’s time to begin considering retirement and start slowing down your pace of life? Well, yeah, that way of thinking is now a thing of the past. Women of today are using the second half of their life to do more... (Read More)