Are You Ready to Jump Ship?

Are You Ready to Jump Ship?

You’ve probably seen the headlines. “More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades.” That declaration recently leapt out from the pages of newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. For some, this signals a degree of optimism...
Is Your Business Like A Boat?

Is Your Business Like A Boat?

Is it like a luxury liner, slow and deep in the water, or sleek and fast like a speed boat? Parallels to franchising Some of the large hotel and fast-food restaurants are like the Queen Mary. It could take a while to get approval from the bridge to enter open water....
Does Fit Really Matter?

Does Fit Really Matter?

If you were buying a pair of shoes, the right size and style really matter. You want them to feel comfortable and be the right style for the walking or work you’ll be doing in them. Why wouldn’t finding the right franchise fit be equally or more important? Of course,...
Right Under Your Nose

Right Under Your Nose

I was in conversation with a new network contact, and she commented that I’d revealed so many franchise opportunities she never knew about. That got me thinking, there are business opportunities right under our noses. The business could be senior care, tutoring, IT,...
Window of Opportunity

Window of Opportunity

I recently heard the phrase Window of Opportunity, and I couldn’t help but think how perfectly it applies to franchising. Turning challenges into opportunities is something many professionals seek to do during career transitions. Exploring small business opportunities...