by Diane Pleuss | Jul 1, 2016 | Entrepreneurial Spirit, Uncategorized
In my 12 years as a Franchise Consultant, I have had the privilege of helping many people become highly successful franchise business owners. They have come from a variety of backgrounds with many different goals for their business. Despite their differences, there is...
by Diane Pleuss | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Click and print this free admission pass to attend the Pasadena Franchise Expo on April 30 and May 1, 2016. This is Southern California’s largest “own your own business” event and I will be there, ready to meet you and talk about your goals for...
by Diane Pleuss | Jan 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Would you be willing to race across the top of a speeding bus? Be dropped from a helicopter onto a floating platform? For some of us, starting and running a business elicits the same fear as contestants in the popular TV show, Fear Factor. The goal is to be an...
by Diane Pleuss | Jan 5, 2016 | Franchising Success Stories
Eight and a half years ago, I started working with Michelle. She had three young children – ages 7, 4 and 6 months – and she had started two retail businesses in New York. While both businesses were very successful, the lease was up on one and she was not...
by Diane Pleuss | Nov 2, 2015 | Entrepreneurial Spirit
Do you know a veteran or someone about to be discharged from military service? Many are wondering where their next career opportunity will lead. Did you know that many veterans are now entrepreneurs, thanks to the myriad of options in the world of franchising?...