Franchise ownership generally calls to mind small, independent businesses that cater to the general public for personal or home services. This includes such services as fast food, auto repair, beauty salons/spas, home and carpet cleaning, and yard maintenance, to name a few. Build a franchise business that caters to commercial clients Maybe you [...]
If you’ve ever dreamed about owning your own business but questioned the practicalities of starting a business from the ground up, you should seriously look at franchising opportunities. A successful franchise system eliminates the biggest worries of starting a business from scratch. The business model is established Products and services are determined Target markets are [...]
Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) has long been supportive of Veterans becoming independent franchise business owners. Throughout 25 years of franchising and growing an international franchise network that includes four award-winning brands, HFC has continually offered significant discounts to assist Veterans who want to own their own business. It’s a tangible way to say, “thank you,” [...]
The more you can invest when you're young, the better off you'll be. If you’re nearing retirement age and did not heed that sage advice, undoubtedly, you’re feeling some pain. Or, if you’re ignoring the inevitably of retirement and not planning for it, you’ll eventually feel the pain. According to a recent study, saving too [...]
In the world of franchising, it’s not uncommon for a franchise business to be a family business with: Husband-and-wife owners Co-owning brothers, sisters, or cousins Other family members involved in the business Families working together can build secure futures as independent franchise business owners Within the Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) family of brands—Budget [...]
While job satisfaction numbers continue to inch up year after year in response to a strengthening economy and lower unemployment, 49% of people are still unsatisfied with their jobs (conferenceboard.org). This means that in an office of six, three are unhappy at work. Where would you fall among those six -- happy or unhappy? [...]
Franchise Business Review® (FBR) has released their annual Top 200 Franchises list, including Budget Blinds® as a Hall of Fame member for over 10 years of making “best of the best.” Budget Blinds has ranked in FBR’s Hall of Fame since 2016, and in the Top 200 Franchises since 2006 FBR’s lists are [...]
Welcome to 2019! If you’re coming into the New Year with resolutions to change your life, how about completely transforming your lifestyle? Instead of making small “band-aid” changes, go all out and really see a new you in the New Year. Answer the call of entrepreneurship and become your own boss Relocate to a warmer, [...]
For many people craving change in the New Year, getting a new job is a top New Year’s Resolution. Especially if you’re out of work or all you really wanted for Christmas was a new boss. Year after year, the same New Year’s Resolutions make the “Top 10” list and become those resolutions [...]
Work is a big part of our lives. An eight-hour day is a third of the day and about half of our waking hours. With so much invested, it’s really nice if you enjoy what you do, are fairly compensated and feel good about your work at the end of the day. Does your [...]
