Yes...this is a blog about franchising. It's a blog focused on providing franchise information for military veterans who are interested in becoming their own bosses. But, once in a while, I feel it's important to provide information on other opportunities. Other more "traditional" opportunities. Like job opportunities. This is one of those times, and the company offering jobs for veterans... Read more →
Buying a franchise is a big deal. It can be a sizable investment. It will definitely be life-changing. Not as "life-changing" as going overseas to protect us, but life-changing nevertheless. That's why it's crucial to take a step back sometime during the franchise researching and purchasing process. Speaking Of Franchise Research The research phase of the franchise purchasing process separates... Read more →
There are so many different franchise opportunities available for military veterans these days. Hundreds. Maybe thousands. But, which franchise types are the right fit? Which franchise business sectors look good for veterans? The Pet Industry Look at these numbers, courtesy of the American Pet Products Association: It's estimated that $60.59 billion will be spent on pets in the U.S this... Read more →
Owning a franchise isn't for everyone. And, while it's true that military veterans can make great franchise owners, there's no guarantee that just because someone is a veteran they'll rock in franchising. I wish that wasn't the case-but it is. Let's look at a few pros and cons of owning a franchise. Pros Of Owning A Franchise 1. Systems A... Read more →
It is a journey. It may last 3-4 months? Are you up for it? Are you up for a career change? Are you up for franchise ownership? Are you ready to do what it takes to search for the best franchise opportunities around? Are you ready to commit to following a system? Franchise Ownership: Are You Up For The Journey?... Read more →
So many choices. Over 3,000 of them, actually. That's right: There are over 3,000 different franchise opportunities available these days. That's a lot! Plus There are hundreds-if not thousands of places to look for them. What are the best places to find the best franchises? I'll show you. The Places You should be grateful for the sheer number of places... Read more →
How easy is it to get a small business SBA loan for start-up? The answer: It depends. On lots of stuff. The Role Of The SBA The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses that have been specifically designed to meet key financing needs for today's small business owner. Fact: The Small Business... Read more →
Are pet franchises right for veterans? Of course they are! I'll show you why. Pet Franchises For Veterans If you’re a military veteran interested in becoming the owner of a franchise, there are hundreds (thousands actually) of franchises for you to explore. That's a lot! The first thing you need to do is determine fit. In other words, will the... Read more →
So many American military veterans are going to be returning home in the near future. Our heroes are going to face lots of choices. Some of the choices have to do with their career direction. Some veterans will follow tradional career paths. They'll send their resumes out, and do some local business networking hoping to land a good job...one with... Read more →
Advice is plentiful these days. Especially if franchise business ownership is top of mind. I read a good article on franchise ownership...is it right for you?-on the online version of The Kansas City Star. Here's part of it. On whether franchise business ownership is right for you: "Before you even begin considering whether a franchise is the right business to... Read more →
