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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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How To Franchise Your Business
Check out our overview of what you need to be aware of, to turn your business into a franchise.
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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
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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
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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
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Does it pay to buy a "Resale" Franchise?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing franchise unit?
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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