The Franchise Blog For Vets

The Best Websites In Franchising Are...

The best franchise websites are great at a couple of things. Do you know what they are? If you're looking for a franchise, what are you hoping to find when you hit a franchise website? And, if you're a franchisor, what are you hoping that visitors to your site do? Great business websites do the following: 1. Entice the visitor... Read more →

Nebraska Military Veteran Launches New Inventory Business

Michael and Tricia Powell are now living their dream of helping others prepare for the unexpected, as owners of Patriot Inventory LLC. And, it's a business they won. Hartman Inventory Systems recently held a a "Free Business for a Veteran Contest" to give away a home business package to a deserving veteran. While there were many truly outstanding applicants, once... Read more →

VOB's: Do You Allow Your Employees To Bring Their Own Devices?

Known as BYOD, Bring Your Own Devices allows your small business employees to bring their own Smartphones, laptops, and tablets to work with them. There are pros and cons to BYOD, and you-the Military Veteran Business Owner, needs to decide which way to go. Unless you already have. Most small businesses don't allow their employees to bring their own technology... Read more →

Veterans: Starting a Business? | Have a Plan

A business plan, that is.... Now, you should start by figuring out your starting costs. Starting Costs Calculator After all, if you don't know what you're going to need up-front, it's kind of silly to start planning anything. And, in these economic times, you're going to want a plan. A Great Plan A great business plan starts with the tools... Read more →

Bach To Rock Is Offering Incentives For Vets

Bach to Rock is currently seeking candidates to open franchise locations in the Mid-Atlantic region, from New Jersey to North Carolina, and plans to broaden its efforts into markets across the country. This is an opportunity for military veterans to build a business that is dedicated to helping children, seniors and adults learn to play the music they love. To... Read more →

Free Franchise Ownership Webinars

If you're a Military Veteran who's been thinking about becoming the owner of a franchise business, please join Direct Capital, Franchwire, and The Franchise King® for the 1st of two free webinars. If you're by a computer tomorrow, January 31st at 1:00 PM, ET, log on for free! The title of tomorrow's webinar; Should You Become a Franchise Owner? Here's... Read more →

Small Business Resources for Veterans: The Small Business Navigation Program

Military Veterans; if you're interested in starting a business, or growing your current VOB, there's a Virginia-based small business resource that you need to know about. The Cox Small Business Navigation Program features a plethora of tools and resources for entrepreneurs.... The topic areas that you'll be able to easily learn about when you visit the website include; Management Marketing... Read more →

Are You Texting For Business, Veterans?

Mobile technolgy platforms are growing at quite the rapid pace. Not only are more and more cell phone users texting each other, they are also getting texts; from other local businesses. Are you using this new technolgy to drive leads, or drive sales? If you've recently become a Veteran, it's hard to imagine you not being involved at some level... Read more →

Here's How Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Can Lower Their Operating Expenses

It's important for veteran small business owners to look at the big picture, as it pertains to their their sales, as well as their expenses. When it comes to operating expenses, there's lots of different things that can quietly suck the life out of your small business's checking accounts. Kelly Spors, a former Wall Street Journal writer, is now doing... Read more →

Franchise Opportunity For Veterans; Solar Power System Sales/Design/Installation

Are you an electrical contractor? Are you the owner of a small business that does electrical installations? Have you been thinking of adding another product and/or service to your existing business? Were you in the military? If so, maybe you were involved in; The Navy's ESPC Team The USAF Advanced Power Technology Office The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development... Read more →