When you think of coworking spaces, you probably think of freelancers who pay a small fee to rent a seat at a desk shared with several other people. A quiet coworking space offers relief from the distraction of loud coffee shops and unpredictability of available electrical outlets. While coworking spaces are utilized by freelancers and […]
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Relocating Your Office Securely: The Online & Offline Essentials
Relocating an office is something most companies never want to do by choice. The upheaval is huge, and the time, effort and costs involved can be mammoth. The fact is, that it is likely to happen at least once in a long-term company setup. There can be many reasons an office needs relocating including: Growth […]
2019 Franchising Trends: The State of Franchising
The franchise space is experiencing rapid expansion. Consumer trends are shifting while technological advances are pushing franchisor boundaries—so much so, your friendly experts at America’s Best Franchises say it’s safe to expect continued growth in the franchising industry over the next few years. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the state of franchising […]
Everyone Needs to Manage Their Mantra or Move On
Ever stand with someone you’ve never met when at a party, a trade show or just meet someone in the hallway? We all have. And then that person opens his or her mouth and spends a boring two minutes describing their business to you? Leaving you wondering how much of that you got and how […]
Franchise or Business Opportunity?
As you do your initial research to own your own business you will discover that the majority of businesses fall into one of two business formats. A business opportunity or a franchise. Knowing the differences between these two formats before investing is very important. Businesses often cost less than a franchise but there are pros and cons […]
11 Essential Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Tech Business
Technology is one of the fastest growing segments in business startups. If you think about starting a tech business, you may wonder how you’ll stand out amidst all the competition and what exactly it takes to run a tech-based biz. Around 58 percent of businesses in North America and Europe believe revenue will increase this […]
What Goes Up in a Down Economy?
When any economic bubble bursts, a recession is likely to follow. Economists have been monitoring economic factors and signaling a coming recession, and potential bubbles that will drive it include the student loan bubble and the resurged subprime lending bubble. Yet while some industries suffer or even collapse during economic downturns, others survive and even […]
The Advantages of Opening Your Own Dental Practice
Training to become a dentist is a long process that requires a lot of hard work. Once you become qualified, you need to find the right job for you. Which practice will you join? How will you prove that you are the right person for the job? These are all challenges that you’ll have to […]
Developing Buyer Personas: A Guide for New Businesses
Buyer personas are a powerful tool for small businesses that are trying to reach a broader consumer base, but for those companies that are just getting started, it can be hard to get a sense of who your buyers are. Does that mean you should wait until later to develop your buyer personas? Or can […]
Franchise Succession Planning: What’s Your Exit Strategy?
Planning to exit a franchise system is just as important as choosing to be part of one. While passing down your business to a loved one can strengthen your relationship, it can also be a pretty complicated process. To make the process even more complex, most franchisors must approve your successor. William Slater Vincent, a […]
