A Day in the Life of a Startup Owner
Some days will be smooth sailing; others will be an uphill battle. Just like when you take a new job in any area, when you start your own business you’re bound to face some challenges….
What to Pay Attention to in the Franchise Disclosure Document
When buying a franchise, the franchise disclosure document is one of the most important elements of the process, so it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. What It Is The Federal Trade…
Get More B2B Customers with Site Signage
One of the best ways to market your company is to have signs and banners put up on job sites. Signs tell curious prospects what kind of work you do. Signs at multiple sites have…
How to Successfully Rename Your Business
Any time you give something a new name, especially the name of your business, it’s a big deal. In our case, we’ve had several years of sweat and equity in our previous name, AQB, with…
How Startups Estimate Market Size
It’s a common question. How do I know market size? Of course what one does for that depends on the type of business. What works for a web app won’t work for a restaurant. The kinds of…
How to Know Which Local Events to Sponsor with a Franchise
When you open your franchise, and possibly even before your doors are open, you will undoubtedly be approached by organizations in your community about sponsorships. School clubs need someone to sponsor their programs. The local…
Office Culture Gives a Kick to Your Business Performance
It’s not all about cash flow and sales in a small business. Office culture makes a big difference, too! How people feel in a particular environment can have a big impact on how well they…
Prevent These Common Franchise Challenges
Small business owners have come to understand the importance of having a strong online presence. A well-designed website and top positioning on search engines are particularly essential to this effort. But, small franchise businesses have…
8 Ways to Get Off the Ground with Angel Investors
Angel investors are still the lifeblood of early-stage startups, despite the surge of activity in crowdfunding and an increasing early interest from venture capitalists. According to the Angel Capital Association, at least 300,000 people have made…
3 Franchise Ideas for Creative Minded People
Many times, the people who choose to enter the world of franchising are creative. These are the people who embrace the path to entrepreneurship. Does that sound like you? Not every franchise is built to…
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