To dream is all it’s cracked to be Did you know that businesses with less than five employees make up 62-percent of all businesses in the country? Or – according to the Small Business Association – that more than half of the businesses in the U.S. are small, and that number is growing? Makes you…
If my parent’s friends had used LinkedIn, their experience would have been pretty boring: 30+ years at the same company! But try explaining your career to a young child today, it’s probably far too diverse. 40 years ago, it was a simpler story. Everyone worked for a giant company, and they were my…
Veterans are uniquely suited to run a franchise business operation. Possibly more than most people. One in seven franchises is owned by a veteran. In the last three years alone, more than 5,000 veterans have become franchise business owners! WHY? Because of these following qualities of our Veterans that can help them succeed in business.…
For many veterans, determining a career path after their time in the military is a major step as they transition back into civilian life. They’ve served their country, defined their talent and have many accomplishments to celebrate, but it’s not always clear how this can translate into business experience. Military talents are valuable tools…
Once you have made your phone calls and narrowed it down to a few franchises, it is time for Discovery Day (or D-Day). This might be the first face-to-face meeting you have with the franchisors you have chosen. Discovery Day offers the opportunity for you to meet the corporate workers and visit a local franchise.…