(This is a guest post from Marsha Kelly) It’s no secret that women who embark on the path of entrepreneurship, and start their own business, are usually successful. After all, the skills that women have in spades — perseverance, communication, resourcefulness, and the ability to network effectively — are exactly the ones needed to launch […]

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(Wholesome Tummies Franchise Owners)   Sorry, guys. This one’s not for you. This one is for women only. (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 […]

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I really thought that I could do it. After all, I’ve managed to keep 4 different franchise and small business blogs of my own up and running with original articles. And, I’ve never missed a deadline for my monthly franchise articles on Small Business Trends and SBA.Gov. Plus, I’m still punching out occasional guest posts […]

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A US Navy veteran who is working towards purchasing her second franchise is struggling to find a franchise loan. To open this second PostNet franchise, Amanda Crow is utilizing Sprigster, the nation’s only donation-based crowdfunding platform focused exclusively on franchising. On February 13, 2012, Sprigster announced the launch of its “Boost a Hero” program to […]

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In corporate America, one boardroom decision can ruin the day for hundreds…sometimes thousands of employees. Decisions like trimming the company’s workforce by 10%, or closing down entire divisions, can wreak havoc on those affected. Getting downsized is an ugly thing. It’s safe to say that when we read headlines like, “Boeing To Cut 1,000’s” or, “HP […]

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  I’ve been counseling and advising prospective franchise owners for 10 years now, but only about 20 percent of the inquiries that I receive have come from women. I really wish the percentage was higher. And it’s not like there aren’t successful women in business. I wonder why the percentage of women that show interest […]

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  How do you make sure that your spouse doesn’t blow your idea of becoming a franchise owner? First off, do you remember the “discussion” you had over the kitchen table? This one Now, the answer to the question posed above is simpler than you think. You can try real hard to complicate the answer […]

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