The Franchise Blog 4 Vets

Are You Looking For Some Security, Military Veterans?

Ok. I'll admit it; the title of this post is kind of a play on words. But, with good reason. When I think of you, (our Military men and women) I think of "security." Put it like this; I would feel very secure knowing that you were on the same commercial jet as I was. You're highly trained to be... Read more →

Home-Based Veteran-Owned Businesses Have a New Resource

If you're a home-based franchise owner, you know that sometimes being a one-person show can be a little frustrating. Do you have days in which you'd like to learn about new things, like how to find new customers, how to manage your online presence better, or some other things that are critical to the success of your small business? How... Read more →

UPS Store Franchises in US Military Bases? Is There an Opportunity Here?

I just found out that The UPS Store Franchise Development team was looking for a few good...bases. That's right, US Military Bases have several uses for the services that UPS Store franchises provide. Opportunities include Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corp Medium-to large-sized installations with a minimum of 10,000 military personnel. (Preferred) Other criteria; Large amount of on-base housing... Read more →

New CFO Appointed At Solar Universe

Solar Universe, a solar installation and finance company, today announced it has appointed Steven L. Yeffa chief financial officer. Yeffa will oversee the company's corporate finance and accounting activities, and help grow its newly launched solar leasing program. Yeffa is a seasoned finance executive who brings 30 years of experience in financial management and a strong background in arranging lease... Read more →

The VetFran Discount Program Includes The Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchise Opportunity

You've heard of the VetFran program, right? If not, read this; Vetfran was the idea of the late Don Dwyer Sr., founder of The Dwyer Group. VetFran is a voluntary effort of International Franchise Association member-companies that is designed to encourage franchise ownership by offering financial incentives to honorably discharged veterans. To date, nearly 400 franchise companies participate in the... Read more →

Tim Berry Writes About Business Mistakes

Being an active member of the small business/franchise community is fun. I have met, (and keep meeting) so many smart people. Now, in this day and age, the word "meet" is a lot different than it was 10 years ago. Sometimes when I say I met him, or we met last week, it means that we exchanged information online...via email,... Read more →