All too often, when movies portray an entrepreneur, he or she (OK, let’s face it, it’s usually a he) is young, unkempt and dressed in jeans and a hoodie. This Mark Zuckerberg-inspired stereotype is just one part of the entrepreneurship story, however. In a recent post, Entrepreneur.com asks, “Think You’re Too Old To Be An […]
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New York City will play host to over 450 top franchise brands at the International Franchise Expo from June 19-21, 2014, where individuals may gather to meet hundreds of full-time and part-time franchise opportunities in every industry and investment level. The confab takes place at the Javits Center at 36th and 11th Avenue in Manhattan.
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Fornino chef Karl Wilder, writing for HuffingtonPost.com on “How To Franchise With Integrity… and Control,” discusses a recent experience that gave him new insight into how a franchise may adapt and grow in diverse cultures. Known for his three artisanal New York City pizza establishments, Wilder was recently given the opportunity to consult with the
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The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. The measure, championed nationwide by labor advocates, including fast-food franchise employees, also had overwhelming public support, as well as validation from academics and economic theorists. And yet, the devil is in the details of the rollout, as reported by
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Managing the time, money and resources you need to start your own business is not easy. From deciding on a business, creating a business and marketing plan to finding a location and getting a loan, securing an entrepreneur’s rewards means first taking on plenty of risk. Or does it? For many individuals seeking to become
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The appeal of franchising includes the fact that there are many, many franchising options available for consideration. That simple fact also means that the process of finding the right opportunity can be time-consuming. Fortunately, for an article titled “The Top Franchise in Every Industry,” Entrepreneur.com has prepared what it refers to as its “Best of
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the upcoming work week: According to a recent poll conducted by Monster.com, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they get the Sunday Night Blues “really bad.” In a recent post titled “New Study – Why People Who Run Franchises Are Happier,” FranchiseHelp.com asks, “So what happened to Sundays?” Their
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Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they’re turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we’ve witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise
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The International Franchise Association (IFA) VetFran program to recruit and hire veterans into franchising opportunities has been a resounding success. One example is landscaper Hector Rodriguez, a franchisee with The Grounds Guys in West Hartford, Connecticut. Rodriguez was recently featured in Entrepreneur.com’s Franchise Players Q&A interview, titled “Franchise Players: Why Vets and Franchising Go Hand
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Creating and nurturing customer loyalty is a worthy goal for any business. So what’s up with loyalty lately among franchises? In their recent post, “Loyalty Deserves Rewards: Create a Rewards Program That Suits You (And The Customer!),” Franchising.com’s Jack Mackey offers a round-up of some of the latest thinking he shared with participants at a
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