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For Women Only

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(Wholesome Tummies Franchise Owners)   Sorry, guys. This one’s not for you.   (He’ll get over it.)   American Express Report According to a report commissioned by American Express Open, only 20.5 percent of franchise businesses are owned by women. Personally, I’d like to see that number rise. Today’s women have a plethora of resources [...]

Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities in College

(This is a Sponsored Post) Today’s college graduates don’t have it very easy. Years ago, graduating from college meant you were nearly guaranteed employment and some level of job security. That piece of paper automatically gave you an advantage that many of your peers did not have. But, times have changed and created a much [...]

You Are One Click Away From Choking The Life Out Of A Local Small Business

That’s right; one-click of your mouse. One tap of your Smartphone…that’s all it’s going to take. But you already know that.   Do You Buy Local? My friend, Chris Brogan, consistently pisses me off. That’s because he’s always writing thought-provoking posts, and I’m not always in the mood to think. Thanks, Chris. Here’s a snippet [...]

What If They Can’t Find You?

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(This blog post about franchise leads is for franchise company executives, small business loan providers, franchise attorneys, accountants, SEO firms, web design firms, and any other business that provides products or services to future business owners.) If you’re looking to own a franchise, buy a business opportunity, dealership/distributorship, or any other type of business, please [...]

Don’t Use Google To Search For The Best Franchise To Buy

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I know you want to. I understand. I know that Google is The Place for information. But, it’s not the place for you. Let me explain.   TMI On Franchise Opportunities There’s way too much information about franchises on Google. It’s too easy to get lost. Think about it; how many times have you sat [...]

Is It Time For You To Blossom?

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Our Weeping Cherry Tree has never blossomed like this. What changed? Maybe it has to do with the soil conditions. Or lower than normal spring temperatures. Unless…   It Was Time Our tree was planted 13 years ago. It’s bigger than it was back then. And, it has blossomed somewhat every spring. (Our Weeping Cherry [...]

Franchise Success Rates In South Africa Are High

(Photo of Cape Town, South Africa courtesy of Sara and Joachim on Flickr) According to Derek Smith, the new chairman of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), franchising in South Africa is poised to play a significant role in growing the economy through training and job creation. He also said this about franchise success [...]


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