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Sometimes, it's about the kids. Shopping around for a franchise? Maybe you should be looking at franchise opportunities that provide products or services that consumers need. (As opposed to ones that consumers just want.) Like... Read More

It happens. Losing a job just isn't pretty. (Most of the time.) It's worse when the job market isn't very good. Lots of people are frustrated. Lots of companies don't care. Loyalty? Not. Read my post to see what I mean... Read More

Things have certainly be challenging, when it comes to getting a job. Management types are having a tough time finding work. Executives, too. The question posed in this post is a valid one; how many more times? You'll see why I asked it... Read More

If you're among the jobless, this may not be an easy question to answer. If you've been out of work for more than 6 months, you may be starting to get antsy. Franchise ownership may be something worth looking into. Maybe... Read More

Downsized executives can't be having a lot of fun these days. Imagine what it's like to go hunt for a $500k a year job. There are probably not that many openings around the US. Maybe some of these execs should... Read More

What are you doing this weekend? Strange question on a small business-related website, right? Well, not if you're thinking of becoming a franchise owner. Check out the webinar I did for the University of Northern Iowa, this weekend. Bring your laptop outside-get some air, and L E A R N. Read More

If you're seriously considering the idea of buying a franchise-type of business, there are several options when it comes to getting a small business loan. Getting a "free grant," isn't one of them. Seriously. There are hawkers hawking them, though.... These people spend a lot of money trying to conv... Read More

That's right; a shovel-ready business. President Obama's been slammed pretty hard by the media, (and by his detractors) about his so-called, shovel-ready programs. Well, I found one in my own backyard. But, it may not be exactly what he was thinking of... Read More

If you know someone who's considering franchise ownership as a career option, you may want to tell them to read this short post. However...they may not be too happy with your suggestion, though. That's because they'll be starting all over again... Read More

Google just opened it's 1st retail store over in London, England. That's awesome. But, as a franchise guy, I want to see them become franchise operations instead of company stores like the Apple ones... Read More