Buying a franchise business can be many things: exciting, confusing, exhilarating, challenging. But what it should not be is a quick decision. It’s easy to get caught up in the momentum and want to fast-track the process to get to the goal of being a business owner but unbridled enthusiasm can lead to disaster. Here [...]
Franchise Business Review (FBR) has just released their 2020 list of Top 50 Franchises for Second Careers and Budget Blinds®, the largest custom window coverings company in North America and one of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) franchise brands, is on the list! Award-winning Budget Blinds may be the perfect franchise opportunity to make a [...]
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 [...]
A recent report by 80,000 Hours, an online career guidance company, determined that there are six ingredients that make up a dream job. (80000hours.org) Isn’t that what we all want--a dream job? A job where spending that lifetime 80,000 working hours is enjoyable and fulfilling? Don’t just daydream of a more meaningful work life; [...]
When you love what you do, you don’t mind working hard for success. If you own your own business, your earnings should track in direct proportion to the effort you put in. In the world of franchise business ownership, it’s especially important to understand the fee structure of your franchise agreement so that your extra [...]
How was your summer vacation? Didn’t take one due to your job? Well, sadly, you’re not alone. Approximately 40% of Americans do not take vacation time, or they leave or lose up to five days a year. Shocking? Yes…and the reasons may surprise you: Not easy to take time off the job; you return to [...]
Congratulations to our Tailored Living team in Portland for recently completing their fourth project for a client who has anything but an ordinary garage! Featuring a brand new 6,000 square foot garage floor and diamond plate cabinets, our garage franchise could not be happier for our franchisees for having such a wonderful franchise business opportunity. [...]
Have you been dreaming of starting your own business or buying a franchise? If so, you undoubtedly have some definite goals in mind. Want the independence of being your own boss. Desire to build something to pass on to your children. Want to scale back from full time and chose my own hours. Don’t want [...]
When an individual is seeking to start their own franchise business, one of the main things they should consider is the support system a given franchise company has in place. Running your own business can seem like a daunting venture so it’s important to feel that you’re not alone. Over the years, Tailored Living has [...]
In 2004, Merv Epstein purchased Budget Blinds of Greater Charleston. Residing on Daniel Island, Epstein pursued many different business ventures, from athletic club ownership to real estate development; he later landed on a franchise opportunity in which he saw great potential. Bringing his son and son-in-law into the window covering business with him, Epstein expanded [...]
