If you’re facing an empty nest with the kids off to college or living on their own, what will you do all day in the suddenly very quiet house? Now that you can finally hear yourself think, what do you think? Your job is no longer exciting or challenging You’re not looking forward to retirement [...]
Does working for a living leave you feeling like there’s no time for anything else? If you have more desire than time and energy to make a difference in the world, a career change could satisfy both your need for a productive livelihood as well as fulfilling your desire to impact people’s lives. Connecting with [...]
Franchise Business Review (FBR) just released their Top 50 Franchises for Women in 2019, and Budget Blinds® is #14 on the list. Surveying 8,880 women franchise owners from 266 leading franchise brands, this top 50 list is a rather exclusive club! Create a franchise business you can be proud of, with superior products and [...]
If you’re considering buying a franchise business as your next career move, there’s more to consider than whether you like the product or service that is the actual business. You may love the burgers or spicy wings, but are you in a position to spend what it takes to acquire a brick and mortar building [...]
In both the United States and Canada, the month of July is independence month. Canada Day is July 1, marking when the existing colonies became Canada. The Fourth of July celebrates America’s birthday when a new nation was born. The month is dedicated to celebrating our cherished freedoms and independence with flags flying, parades, speeches, [...]
Whether you’re new to the workforce (a Millennial clutching a college diploma) or a 20-year corporate veteran looking for a second career, business ownership may be calling your name. Starting out or starting again, if you have that entrepreneurial fire in your bones to be your own boss, you’re not going to be satisfied working [...]
Franchise Business Review® (FBR) has released a new list for the year, the Top Multi-Unit Franchises for 2019, and Budget Blinds® is one of the 50 franchises earning the honor “Best of the Best.” Budget Blinds continues to rank high in franchisee satisfaction surveys with Franchise Business Review FBR is dedicated to helping [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) is home to three thriving franchise brands, Budget Blinds®, Tailored Living® and Concrete Craft®. Celebrating 25 years, HFC made history on Veteran’s Day 2017 by awarding a U.S. Marines Corp veteran a franchise business package valued at more than $300,000. Former USMC Staff Sergeant Sohel Gilani was the recipient of a [...]
