Postal Connections at 1120 Commerce Ave. in Atwater is recognizing May as Military Appreciation Month by accepting donations of care-package items to be sent to men and women stationed at a U.S. Marine Corps Combined Arms Training Center in Shizuoka, Japan. Suggested items include packaged healthy snacks, drink mix packets, microwavable food, nonperishable food and … Continued
Joining a franchise system might be the best thing for you if you want to be a business owner but not from scratch. A franchise might work if you: Are drawn by the security of having an already-branded business with proven services or products. Like the idea of an operation that has already done the … Continued
Don’t Have a Big Idea but want to be on Your Own? Joining a franchise system might be the best thing for you if you want to be a business owner but not from scratch. A franchise might work if you: · Are drawn by the security of having an already-branded business … Continued
Every American has the right and opportunity to become a business owner. It’s a huge part of the American Dream and if you have the drive and desire to own a business and create income you can do it, too. It’s a dream that people from other parts of the world continue to risk life … Continued
A recent Gallup Poll indicated that 79% of all Americans still list business ownership which included franchise ownership, as a dream. The best thing about that stat is that the dream lies within your grasp! The second best thing about business ownership is what comes with it- you are the boss of the whole enterprise. … Continued
It’s a big decision deciding what you want to sell, what business or franchise product or service speaks to you and will also make you money when you decide on what type of franchise to buy or business to own. Have you ever thought about why stores in your neighborhood sell what they sell? For … Continued
You’ve found the ideal business in the thriving world of franchising and are ready to live the dream of business ownership where you are supported by the strength of a national franchisor. As you ponder how to pay for it, there are several sources of funding that you may want to look into: Home Equity: … Continued
?Similar to buying a home, it is vital that a perspective franchise buyer has realistic expectations, preparation and know cash flow capabilities to make a franchise investment. For years, mortgage companies have pre-qualified borrowers to establish a price range for the home they would lend to. The benefits are many, including a pre-qualification provides tremendous buying power and the right guidance on … Continued
Consider these powerful facts about franchising: There are about 825,000 U.S. franchise business 40.9 percent of all retail businesses are franchises Franchising contributes 8.2 million direct jobs and 18 million indirect Franchising adds $2.1 trillion to annual U.S. Gross National Product [GDP] That’s the way it stands now but it was a long road getting … Continued
What do you do if you’re a veteran who is reentering the workforce? You might get a traditional job. However, after serving in the military and coming out with a set of impressive skills like humility, a service mentality, discipline and most importantly, the ability to see any situation all the way through, you might … Continued
