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Corporate Burnout: Spotting the Signs & Action Steps to Take

Do you dread getting up and going to work every day? Do you live for Friday? Are you counting the days (years) until retirement? If so, you may be suffering from corporate burnout. Whether it’s a bad boss, the drudgery of the work itself, or not getting paid what you are worth, for many people […]

June 5th, 2023 | Experience and Career History

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Franchise ROI: How Much Can You Expect to Make?

Buying a franchise can be a profitable decision. It may even be a very profitable decision. No one can say for certain how much you’ll earn, but to make a smart investment, you’ll need to understand the profit potential of the franchises you’re considering. In order to do this, it’s crucial to compare the franchise […]

May 26th, 2023 | Franchising 101

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Be Your Own Boss: Realistic Advice & Career Paths

Ready to be your own boss? Here are the best advice and career paths to consider if you’re looking to break free from the corporate world and blaze your own trail. The Evolution of Modern Work In the mid-20th century, it was common for people to spend their entire careers working for the same company, […]

May 17th, 2023 | Experience and Career History

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Pros and Cons of Being a Franchisee

Starting your own business isn’t easy. That’s why many new entrepreneurs look to franchising as a simpler path to owning their own business. But it’s not for everyone. To find out if franchise ownership is right for you, let’s examine the pros and cons of being a franchisee. The Benefits of Being a Franchisee Franchise […]

April 28th, 2023 | Franchising 101

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Why the Home Improvement Market Is Profitable

There’s no place like home. A man’s home is his castle. Home is where the heart is. Make yourself at home. There’s a reason there are so many well-known expressions containing the word ‘home.’ Our homes are more than just shelter, they are places of comfort and belonging. We want them to be beautiful and […]

April 10th, 2023 | Home Services Industry

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Electrician Franchises vs. Other Home Service Franchises: Comparison

Electricity is such a common part of our lives that we often take it for granted—as long as when we flip the switch, the lights come on. But these days we need electricity for so much more than our lights, that if the power goes out, life stands still. Qualified electricians have never been in […]

March 29th, 2023 | Home Services Industry

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Home Service Franchise Opportunities: Why They’re the Best

Mortgage rates have risen more than 4% since the start of last year, so it’s no surprise that home renovation projects are up — if you can’t afford a new home, you’re going to take better care of the one you have. According to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, spending on home renovation […]

March 9th, 2023 | Home Services Industry

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Franchise Agreement: What’s Considered a “Good” Agreement?

If you are new to the world of franchising, you may not be familiar with some of its common terms, including franchise agreement, franchise disclosure document, turnkey franchise, and royalties. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at what’s arguably the most important of them: the franchise agreement. This is a contract you (the […]

February 26th, 2023 | Franchising 101

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Franchise Trends That Are Changing the Industry

When many people think of franchising, they think of fast food. Sure, fast food restaurants are some of the earliest and most prominent examples of franchising. But in the past few decades, franchising has evolved far beyond food service. There are franchises in hundreds of industries, including healthcare, travel, fitness, pet grooming, and home services […]

February 10th, 2023 | Franchising 101

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Franchise Portfolio: 4 Benefits of Diversifying Your Investments

As a franchise owner, you’re in business not just to earn a living, but also to make money. That means treating your franchises as investments and looking for ways to maximize profit. The most obvious way to do this is owning multiple units of the same franchise in different markets. Multi-unit franchise owners are usually […]

January 30th, 2023 | Franchising 101

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