by Diane Pleuss | Feb 18, 2021 | Quick Reads
Almost everyone who buys a franchise and opens a franchise business will secure a loan of some type to fund their business. The most common types of loans are SBA loans. The SBA is a federally funded agency that offers government backed guarantees for those loans....
by Diane Pleuss | Feb 15, 2021 | Quick Reads
I’ll bet we’ve all heard someone say, “I wish I’d known that when I was starting out. I’d have done things differently.” That insight, or information changed the way the person perceived a challenge or a choice. Mentors may not have all the answers, but they’ve...
by Diane Pleuss | Feb 9, 2021 | Quick Reads
In an ordinary year, we might do some inspirational goal setting. This year is once again, no ordinary year. On some days I am happy to put one foot in front of the other, reaching for the attainable. Yet, as a back-of-the-pack runner, I keep challenging myself to...
by Diane Pleuss | Feb 5, 2021 | Quick Reads
That phrase, “tailor fit” holds a certain cachet, images of London’s Savile Row. However, there are other things in life that can benefit from a tailor made fit. The right franchise comes to mind, since one size does not fit all. In fact, finding a franchise that fits...
by Diane Pleuss | Feb 1, 2021 | Quick Reads
What is a franchise? In exchange for an initial fee to a franchisor, and ongoing royalties a franchisee acquires the use of a trademark, the right to use the franchisor’s system of selling products and services and ongoing support. 1. Understanding why a franchise...
by Diane Pleuss | Dec 9, 2020 | Quick Reads
Investing in a business now might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Uncertainty can spawn inaction or spark creativity and innovation. How do you respond to the word risk? If you see the flip side of risk as a possibility for increased reward, the benefits...
