In the world of buying and selling, “caveat emptor” is a big deal. The term is Latin, an ancient language, which implies that business dealings have always carried a degree of risk. And the bigger the investment, the more seriously you need to take this warning that means, “let the buyer beware." Consider some of life’s
The October issue of Entrepreneur Magazine features Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) and CEO, Shirin Behzadi, in Why This Franchisor Invests in Franchisees Who Have No Experience. Behzadi shares her career background and how her experiences have helped develop the HFC commitment to transforming “everyday” entrepreneurs into successful business owners, including millennials, seniors, single parents, veterans
“Work culture” is becoming more of an issue in discussions about career satisfaction and employee retention. People want more from their jobs than just a paycheck and will move from job to job looking for the right fit. Since half of one’s waking hours are spent at work, the overall environment is certainly an important
What do you know about franchising? Here are 10 myths and misconceptions that can muddy the waters about franchising and either scare potential entrepreneurs away or attract “the wrong sort” who think franchising is a get-rich-quick scheme. Test Your franchising IQ and see how much you really know about owning a franchise business. Be
How has your year been, career-wise? Do you love your job, or … Are you currently looking for your next job? Ready for a change of career? Tired of making money for the boss? Harboring the dream of owning your own business? If you’ve answered yes to any of those questions, maybe it’s time to
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
If you are creative or love puzzles—how can this fit here?—you may be a natural for owning a Tailored Living® franchise business. You’ll be the local expert for helping people live more organized and stress-free lives through innovative storage and organization solutions for every area of their homes. Master the art of designing closets, garages,
Starting a new business from scratch is a huge undertaking. In our fast-paced digital age of non-stop, 24/7 marketing across multiple platforms and mediums, you could end up spending an inordinate amount of time just trying to figure out an optimum marketing and advertising plan. And then, where’s the time to sell your product or
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
