Editorial

There is a prolific stereotype that in order to be a successful business owner, you have to be a gregarious and assertive extrovert. To the contrary, not only do introverts make great managers, the unique qualities that introverts possess allow them to excel as leaders in their field. Operating your own franchise requires dedication, commitment, … Why Introverts Make Great Franchisees

Deciding on which franchise to buy can seem like a daunting task. It can take hours upon hours of research to narrow down the right opportunity, which is why we do the legwork for you with our annual Top 100 List where we identify franchises with strong growth potential and proven track records that are … The Top 10 Franchises for 2016

As a Franchise Coach, I mainly deal with entrepreneurs and people who want to run their own business. I am commonly asked share my “secrets” to success. If you Google “secrets to success”, you’ll get 145 million responses in about two-thirds of a second! Moreover, this is such a popular search term that Google has … Success in Three Easy Steps

Many future entrepreneurs dream of success, and the financial and personal rewards often associated with success. These would-be entrepreneurs buy and read countless “self-help” books and articles designed to guide or point them in the right direction. But in the end, the answer is not in books or articles.  The magic ingredient is you. As … The Key to Success: Courage & Fear

Over the last 20 years, education franchises have exploded from a handful of tutoring and lesson-giving franchises to dozens if not hundreds of different franchises that are changing the ways kids and adults learn inside and outside the traditional classroom. Although some of the largest education franchises, like Sylvan Learning Centers, Huntington Learning Centers and … How Franchises Are Changing Education

Franchising and Entrepreneurship are two different business concepts that share many facets and aspects, even though they also have significant differences. This article will explore both and explain the advantages to be gained from the franchise business model. The Entrepreneur Model Of course, there are many different entrepreneurial models of business, but the basic structure … Franchising vs. Entrepreneurship: How to Get All the Benefits Without the Risks

Forrester researchers claim that marketers obsess over customer acquisition and lose focus on the equally, if not more, important aspect of customer retention. A study by Econsultancy established how marketers are inclined toward customer acquisition over retention, in pure defiance to Pareto’s 80:20 rule, which expresses that existing customers constitute 80 percent of the average business’s revenue!  Loyal customers … How CRM Systems Help Increase Customer Retention

It used to be that if you wanted to be pampered, you had to take a day off and spend hundreds of dollars at the spa. If you wanted great food, you paid through the nose at your favorite restaurant. These days, however, franchises are making it possible to get a wax on your lunch … Live Like the Rich on a Middle Class Salary

Supporters cry fairness and a living wage, while critics predict economic disaster, which they claim is already beginning. In April, Seattle took the first step to raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour, and other cities like New York and San Francisco may be following close behind if pending initiatives are any indication.  Currently, … Will a $15 Minimum Wage Be the Death of Fast Food Outlets?