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January 9, 2020

As a business owner, or future business owner, it's important to understand the full scope of tax laws and how their changes will affect your bottom line. This is not only because you will be collecting and turning your own personal taxes, as well as employees' cuts, but because you'll be looking af...

January 2, 2020

As you prep yourself to become a business owner, there are many areas you're considering to ready for your upcoming life changes. From finances, to schedule changes, to workload, to available hours for personal outings, in your first few months as a franchisee, you will see many changes come through...

December 30, 2019

Achieving your dream job is easier than you might think. Just because it's a highly sought after achievement doesn't mean it's one that's hard to obtain. By putting in the time and effort to go after something you want, you can work your dream job into fruition. To become a franchisee for yourself a...

December 11, 2019

You're on your way to becoming a new business owner, congrats! The world of franchising is a great place to start your next investing venture, and as a new – or soon-to-be new – franchisee, you have endless resources at your disposal. Better still, is that each resource has been vetted a...

December 5, 2019

What's your goal as a franchisee? Chances are, you don't necessarily have a plan of action to get where you're going, or rather, a "right" way your brand should grow. You just want it to grow, period. In a manageable, steady setting, of course, you want your franchise location to expand and work its...

December 2, 2019

8 Quotes That Prove Your Franchise Job is the Perfect Path As you're considering business ownership, there are two sides to your potential growth. On one hand, you're excited about what's to come. You look forward to business growth, the potential for career advancement, and more. Then on the other...

November 25, 2019

Franchise Opportunities Network ran a $2,000 "Scholarship Contest" from June to September of 2019. https://www.franchiseopportunities.com/2019-college-scholarship-future-entrepreneur The scholarship is for use towards college tuition, books, or other expenses associated with the winning student's...

November 21, 2019

If you've been looking for a career change of any kind, first and foremost it's important to find the right fit. If you don't stop and pinpoint what it is that you're looking for, switching careers prematurely can leave you in the exact spot you're in now: in a job you don't like and looking for som...

November 14, 2019

When you're ready to start as a franchisee, there are many steps to take into consideration before you jump in with both feet. Just as with any big decision in life, you have to look at the outcome, how your life will change once this move is well underway, and more. This is true in all areas of lif...

November 6, 2019

It's all about the customer experience. When your patrons have a good encounter at your place of business, they're happy. They want to come back. And they tell others about what a great transaction they had at your business. (The opposite is true for a bad experience, of course, but only 10-times ov...

November 3, 2019

You're on the fence; it's a safe, yet complicated place to be. But you're not ready to make a decision about business ownership. We get that. Staying on the fence allows you the safety. You don't have to take the plunge, you don't have to make any big life changes, but yet you're not yet giving up o...

October 23, 2019

As a future franchisee, there's much to look forward to. You have a future ahead in a career you've only dreamed about, a wish that can finally come true. But there's more to it than just fulfilling a sought-after job, there are pros that you likely haven't even considered. From growing personally a...

October 14, 2019

In the months before you open your franchise business, you'll look to ways wherein you can maximize your profits. This is your bread and butter as a new business owner. From bringing in more guests, to encouraging them to order and purchase larger services and/or products while at your location, the...

October 4, 2019

Just like any big move in life, discussing finances is an important step in the getting there process. From looking at budgets, weighing the pros and cons of borrowing, vs. investors, vs. putting up your own collateral, it's a step that must be sorted out before you can get started. This is true whe...

September 27, 2019

As a business owner, it's likely that you know more about your industry than anyone else. When someone has a question or needs an opinion, you're their go-to guide on sorting it all out. From sales, to repairs, to necessary equipment, and more, they come to you looking for advice.   Of course...

September 20, 2019

What's your past work experience? No matter what your professional background might be, you can find a way to use it in your future as a franchisee. Even the most menial of jobs have provided you with well-learned lessons that will serve your future business and lead it toward growth. All you have t...

September 13, 2019

Before making the move to open your franchise business, you first have to sign on with your brand of choice. This starts with looking at available industries, zoning options, and of course, finding a brand you can see a future with for the long haul. In a sense, it's very much like courting your fut...

September 6, 2019

Who do you talk to when you need business advice? You likely have a few go-to sources, such as a mentor, older family members, or friends who are in a similar industry. These are your trusted individuals who help you when you need a sounding board. This is an invaluable circle, and one that you shou...

August 27, 2019

If you've read any of our previous blogs, you know we are all about the franchise life. Or, if this is your first time here, allow us to explain – we are ALL ABOUT the franchise life. We believe wholeheartedly in franchising business models and the amount of success they are able to provide fo...

August 23, 2019

Are you tired of the grind? Your daily hustle where, day in and day out, you're stressed, overworked, and possibly unhappy? You aren't alone. Plenty of Americans feel this way every single day, and over time, it causes them to resent their work or become disinterested in what they do. Luckily, there...

August 16, 2019

If you could choose any job – a career to work day-in and day-out – what would it be? In this scenario, money is no option, rather you're choosing your best fit based off interests and personality. What suits you? What do you enjoy? And most of all, how do you want to be spending your ti...

August 2, 2019

With the social norms that exist today, it can be easy to get caught under pressure of maintaining a certain lifestyle. With your home, vehicles, clothes, activities, and raising a family, giving gifts, etc., the dollars can quickly add up. In fact, the thought of quitting or even cutting back on yo...

July 19, 2019

Did you know you have much to offer as a franchisee? From your past work experience, to specialized skills that only you have, to the very temperament that makes you who you are, you have plenty to offer as a business owner. Sure, this can be hard to consider up front. And when just starting out, yo...

July 2, 2019

No matter how long you've been picturing your life as a franchisee, there are aspects you've considered as a business owner. You've wondered how will your life look once you get there. How will your income be affected? Your happiness? Your daily work schedule? And more. But how realistic have those...

June 28, 2019

A common question of new franchisees is when is a good or better time of year to open your franchise business. From holidays, to boosts within various industries, to yearly changes, and more, new business owners are unsure of when the best time of the year might be to branch out and take root. And w...