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The path to becoming a million-dollar entrepreneur is filled with hurdles, obstacles, and other companies who don’t want to see you succeed. As a hard-working entrepreneur, you know you have to keep moving forward even…
The Worst Reasons to Buy a Franchise
You want to become a franchise owner. It’s a big decision and one that takes tremendous consideration. Although you have your reasons for wanting to make this important next step, are they the right ones?…
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She told me to turn off the light. It was 8pm and it was time to sleep according to the adult’s house rules. These were non-negotiable. My desire and passion for reading that I had…
Trademarks for Proprietary Products: What You Need to Know
Franchisors that are serious about developing additional revenue streams in their franchise will ultimately explore proprietary products. By creating new products either under the brand or as a stand-alone entity, franchisors can sell and distribute…
12 Top Trends in Franchising’s Restaurant Industry
Restaurant franchises had their second biggest month of the year and are responsible for adding two-thirds of the 48,600 jobs created in December 2015. Continuing with the food industry’s positive momentum, here is a specific…
Are You “Intelligent” Enough to Be an Entrepreneur?
Many people feel that they just aren’t smart enough to be an entrepreneur, yet there seems to be no convincing evidence that a high IQ is a prerequisite for this lifestyle. We all know of…
5 Things to Know About Starting a Business with Family
It sounds magical, doesn’t it? Living your dream with someone you trust, love and enjoy being around. Ditching the 9-5 where you’re surrounded by cubical walls, to sit in your garage with your spouse or…
5 Ways to Not Pitch Journalists
When pitching a story to journalists, the quality of the pitch can determine if you see your news in the headlines or it ends up being tossed in the garbage can. Many journalists are bombarded…
How to Effectively Craft a Top-Notch Business Plan
Picture yourself in a place you’ve never been before. The charge on your smartphone goes dead. You don’t have a GPS or map with you, and you have no idea where to turn to ask…
You Were Good at Everything Before Someone Said Otherwise
When we were younger, we felt like anything was possible. We were artists, singers, dancers, scientists, mathematicians, writers, and maybe even the occasional wizard or superhero. Of course, we realized we couldn’t actually move objects…
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