That may not seem like such a powerful statement, but if you start a business on your own, from scratch, one of the most important things you’ll have to do—and do quickly—is to define your target markets and find your customers. Are they online or offline? Responsive to TV, radio, print, or social media? Impulse [...]
A new job can bring schedule changes, a learning curve, and new company culture, but if major life changes are what you’re looking for, a new job may fall short. It will impact your everyday activities, certainly, but it probably won’t bring major change. Breaking out of the employer/employee mold by becoming your own boss [...]
Recently FoxBusiness.com illuminated a business phenomenon that has developed out of the challenges of the COVID-19 working world in an article titled, How coronavirus led interior design companies to start virtual consultations. Social distancing and sheltering at home impacted the ability of consumers to shop as well as the ability of businesses to sell. Home [...]
We’ve recently addressed how these temporary stay at home guidelines may offer an ideal opportunity to consider pivoting to a new career that offers greater control of your income potential, work schedule, and a host of other work-life balance factors. Owning your own home-based franchise business has become a popular choice for many who aspire [...]
For many people, doing something meaningful is an important element of job satisfaction. They like to know that what they do has a direct impact on people, helping them to live happier, healthier lives. If making a difference is important to you, becoming a franchise business owner with AdvantaClean® is an ideal way to help [...]
You’ve heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Anyone would agree that right now we’re all juggling lemons with the world in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly minted terms—shelter in place, social distancing, new normal, and an unprecedented stay-home order—have most people wondering what tomorrow will bring. Homeschooling has replaced [...]
With the ongoing yet temporary stay at home guidelines in effect due to the coronavirus pandemic, chances are you have more time to reflect on where you are in your life and especially your career. If you find yourself recently unemployed in this challenging economic downturn, you might be thinking, “wouldn’t it be nice to [...]
Whether you are working from home, or are one who may have recently become unemployed due to this stressful pandemic, chances are you have more time now to spend with your family, watch your favorite movies, and yes…consider if now’s the time to explore that next career or job change. And yes, while following the [...]
If you desire to be your own boss, you can’t go wrong as a franchise business owner where you’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Especially in an uncertain economy, franchise ownership has the substantial benefit of the backing of a franchise company whose focus is keeping all its franchise owners on firm [...]
Ultimately, it means that you save yourself a whole lot of work while greatly reducing risk getting your business off the ground and to profitability. For a new start-up business, it could take years for a new name, logo, and concept to become a brand in your customers’ minds. Buying a franchise business with an [...]
