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Meet the new franchise owner of FocalPoint Coaching

“After evaluating six other coaching franchisors, I found FocalPoint most aligned with my core values. These values were manifested in my i

Sarah Barker

Pet Franchise Founders Spread Inclusivity

Our companion pets set the example for us—they’re completely unconditional loving beings, and it doesn’t matter what sexual orientation or g

Sarah Barker

Writing Emails That Sell: A Small Business Owner’s Guide

Did you know that your email list is the single most important digital asset that you business can own? It’s truly one of the only digital

Sarah Barker

What insurance policies you should own to cover your business

You’ve finally done it, you bought (or, already own) the franchise of your dreams. You’re making money (or, will soon). You have an accounta

Sarah Barker

Kidcreate Studio Keeping the Little Ones Entertained Creatively

Alexandria, VA – Kidcreate Studio is an art studio designed specifically for little ones and a great addition to Alexandria’s offerings for

Sarah Barker

ANAGO CLEANING SYSTEMS: LIFESTYLE CHANGES OF NOTE DUE TO COVID-19

You’ve read it now a million times: COVID-19 has changed our lives forever, or at least for the foreseeable future and beyond. As we all nav

Sarah Barker

How to avoid sexism, overthinking, and lack of confidence when buying a business

Know what you want, define it, write it down, and go for it. Simple as that. If you need a template Google “SMART goals.”

Sarah Barker

Covid-19 and the E-2 Visa

The E-2 Visa is different from most visas in that the E-2 Visa is much more about investing and developing a business in America. Without th

Sarah Barker

How to respond to a negative business review

Own a small business and deal with reviews? Read our article from guest marketing professional Ryan Joos, for tips and tricks to respond

Sarah Barker

Your Military Training Prepared You to Operate a Franchise

Veterans make excellent entrepreneurs for many reasons. A closer look at the skills and attributes they bring to the table brings a deeper u

Sarah Barker

Understanding franchise contracts, what an attorney wants you to know.

At its most basic, buying a franchise simply involves exchanging commitments and responsibilities between yourself, the Buyer, and the Franc

Sarah Barker

UNDERSTANDING FEAR AND ANXIETY

You have had a dream of owning your own business during most of your career – and you have followed all of the steps in investigating variou

Sarah Barker

The Difference Between Owning A Franchise Vs. A Start-up

You've made the decision to be your own boss, now what? Do you start a business from scratch, buy an existing business or buy a franchise?

Sarah Barker

The Culture of Franchising

While franchising offers its owners a great deal of personal freedom, to say they have “total freedom” would be incorrect. Because franchisi

Sarah Barker

How To Franchise Your Business

Check out our overview of what you need to be aware of, to turn your business into a franchise.

Sarah Barker

Profit & Loss Statement; Why you need one and the truth it tells you about your business

A Profit & Loss Statement tells you a story about the financial wellbeing of your business. It answers questions like: Is my business profi

Sarah Barker

Franchise Opportunities – Fears That Drown Dreams – Installment # 1

There are many reasons why an individual doesn’t pursue the dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Some are legitimate reasons, including the fa

Sarah Barker

Are You Franchise Material?

As consultants, we speak to hundreds of people every day that are considering the purchase of a franchise. And one of the questions we hear

Sarah Barker

Does it pay to buy a "Resale" Franchise?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing franchise unit?

Sarah Barker

Questions to ask before buying a franchise

Buying a business is a big step and even if a franchise can be less risky, it's still a risk. When looking over purchasing a business there

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