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The definition of a Small Business Influencer; A small business influencer is a person, company or other organization that has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the North American small business market. Do you know a person, company,... Read More

So, how much does a franchise really cost? Is it $20,000? $50,000? More? What's the deal? The real question should be this; "what's the total cost?" In this video, The Franchise King®, Joel Libava, tells it like it is. As usual... Read More

The Census has provided many great statistical insights into the number of people employed in franchising in recent years. The US Census Bureau has released some more fascinating information recently - this time pertaining to the number of businesses owned by veterans - and it shows just how many es... Read More

No one said running a franchise business was easy. Starting a franchise business is hard work no matter what type of product or service you sell. Sometimes, it's the basics that can get you where you want to go. Read More

If you're a current franchise owner, why are you working so hard? What's your reason? Is it a short-term reason, or a long-term one? Do you have any idea what I'm really asking? I'll try asking you this question...actually, it's a question that business author, John Warrillow... Read More

Amy Nichols, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of dogs into a growing national franchise of upscale dog day care, spa and boarding facilities, was one of 25 women awarded SmartCEO Magazine’s “Brava! Women Business Achievement Award.”... Read More

When most people think of “seasonal” types of franchise businesses, they think of things like painting services, lawn care franchises, and concepts related to the wedding industry. There are some cool benefits to owning a seasonla franchise business... Read More

A young franchise company out of Vancouver, BC, may not have the marketing team at Netflix freaking out all that much, but Toni Carlos and Sue Bacey don't really care. These ladies couldn't help but notice that there has been lots of interest in DVD's... Read More

(This is a guest post from Kathleen McDonald, who is an International franchise development consultant with 25 years experience.) In this post, she talks about her recent trip to the International Franchise Expo, and some of the things that surprised her. Read More

It's about time; there certainly hasn't been a new business coaching-type franchise offered for over a year now, and I for one, feel that we need more business coaches! The need must be huge! Read More