Franchise Ownership can change your life. I talk to lots of people over 50 that are looking at business ownership options because priorities in life change. They want more control, work/life balance, and to create wealth and a legacy for themselves. Of all the reasons to start at business after […]
Read moreFranchise Growth Continues – Work from Home Opportunity offers Low Start UP The first quarter of 2019 is now in the books and the momentum for franchise growth and prosperity has continued from last year. Several large franchise conventions have taken place over the first several months of the year, […]
Read moreEntrepreneurship comes with a host of challenges. Rewarding challenges, but harsh challenges nonetheless. Experienced entrepreneurs have to deal with this no matter how long they’ve been in business — trying to establish a brand, adjust to match or exceed the competition and keep your business profitable is a challenge no […]
Read more10 Traits of a Successful Franchisee 1. Leader / Communicator. Successful franchisees are typically successful leaders. A great leader is someone who is influential, with good decision-making and, most importantly, excellent communication skills which are necessary for leading and motivating staff as well as ensuring that the franchise provides top-notch […]
Read moreFranchise ownership is a rewarding venture, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks attached to those rewards. Many people worry about how life will change and whether they will succeed when buying a franchise. If these worries have ever crossed your mind, you’re far from alone. Despite the worry of […]
Read more7 Steps to becoming your own boss and Working from Home Is being your own boss the right choice for you? Working in your pajamas, setting your own hours, having good coffee at your desk for a change… there are lots of reasons people dream of leaving the traditional workplace […]
Read moreIf you’re thinking about going into business for yourself, you’ve probably heard a million reasons why you shouldn’t do it. You’ll lose money, you’ll become a workhorse, your social life will cease to exist, and so on. But, even with these possibilities, people are still magnetically drawn to entrepreneurship. There […]
Read moreSo you’ve made the leap to business ownership – very exciting! By now you’ve realized it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the big picture. Sometimes you even forget the reasons you started your own business. Here are 5 New Years resolution suggestions […]
Read moreThe tight labor market is pushing restaurants to reevaluate employee conditions. Companies are getting creative when it comes to keeping their workers. In the “old days” of recruiting everyone worked 6 days a week, 60 – 70 hours and often didn’t have benefits. I’ve seen the trends change to attract […]
Read moreRecord Year for Patrice & Associates We had a great year and had a record number of franchisees join our organization. We are starting our final class of the year. It’s amazing how many people want to start 2019 with a new business and control of their lives that they are […]
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