Being your own boss and owning a business has long been considered the American Dream. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you have that entrepreneurial fire in your bones, you’re not going to be satisfied working for someone else. Owning a franchise business is an alternative to starting a business from scratch, eliminating a
Today, retirement doesn’t necessarily mean to stop working at 65 like it did decades ago. Retirement is considered more a second act, or a chance to make some life changes. Retirement runs the gamut from continuing to work because you can’t afford to retire to sitting on your assets and doing absolutely nothing! Doing nothing
Job burnout can sneak up on you like the slithery blob in a horror movie. You think you’re safe in your humdrum job and--WHAM—you’re a goner! Suddenly the thought of going to work ruins your whole day, your attitude and your life. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the good feeling about work died, but
If you’re considering starting your own business, there are undoubtedly many questions flying around in your head about business ownership. Is my idea/product something that people would pay for? Is my target market large enough to sustain a profitable business? Who is my target market and how do I reach them? What is a viable
Are you the friend who always gets asked for advice? People just can’t get enough of your insights, good judgement and creative thinking. If there’s a problem, you’re going to get a call whether it’s about relationships, fashion, a good dentist or (the big one) helping them move. You’re always available to lend a helping
Did you know that summer is the busiest moving season? People take advantage of the good weather, kids out of school, and prime house selling time to pull up stakes and make a change for many different reasons. Tired of snowy winters and want to live where the weather is warmer Or, missing the four
How many summer vacations have you missed because of your job? Are you tired of watching the boss take off to exotic ports while you’re stuck behind a desk, in a truck or working two jobs just to make ends meet? Don’t just dream about a vacation; buy a franchise and start planning
All franchise systems are not alike. Owning a franchise business of any kind will have some things in common, but there are variables that make each franchise business opportunity unique. One area of great diversity is in the fee structure, and it’s critical to understand what this means for your bottom line when you are
Home Franchise Concepts’ CEO, Shirin Behzadi, was recently featured in the May issue of Franchise Times: Claim Your Life, Urges Budget Blinds’ Chief. She shares secrets of the company’s success as well as her own incredible story, a portrait of strength and courage. HFC’s CEO, Shirin Behzadi, powers a future of growth and expansion
If you’ve ever wondered about the viability of franchising as a career choice, you probably have many of the same questions everyone asks. There are lots of misconceptions and myths about franchising floating around that can keep owning a franchise business in the realm of the mysterious. Stop wondering if franchising is right for