May 12-16, 2014, is Small Business Week, an annual recognition of aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and others by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “Every year since 1963, the U.S. Small Business Administration has highlighted the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small… Continue Reading
Start your own business or buy a franchise? That is a question a lot of my customers ask themselves before coming to me. And truthfully, the answer depends on a number of things. I think it helps to first look… Continue Reading
As many Baby Boomers retire from or exit their long-time career jobs, they are turning to franchise ownership for the opportunity to be their own boss and apply what they’ve learned over the years for their own benefit. Thom Crimans,… Continue Reading
Greg Vibber (right in photo with Gen. Petraeus) retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2011 after 26 years of service. After taking a few years of personal time with his family, and enjoying his passion for… Continue Reading
Why do you want to start a business? It is a question I ask at each seminar that I give and to each client that I interview. I am always intrigued by the many and varied answers I get. Interestingly, two of… Continue Reading
Officing solutions, wellness and electronics are forecast as top growth areas in franchising in 2014 by Mike Hall of Charlotte, one of America’s most experienced franchise consultants. Hall has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs select and purchase franchises through FranNet Carolina,… Continue Reading