Archive for March 2022

Partnering with a franchisor is a powerful way to establish and grow your business. The venture benefits both parties—you, as the franchisee, get to sell valuable products and services while the franchisor expands their own brand. However, it’s important to consider what industry you work in and what the most popular franchised industries are. Let’s…

A startup is simply a brand-new business, correct? Well, yes and no. At its most basic definition, a startup is any new business that was created due to a market need, such as a new product or service, and stepped up to provide it. But a startup is more than a mom-and-pop store or at-home…

When trying to start a new business, being turned down for a loan from a bank or other financial entity can be ego-crushing. The reasons for denial vary, but whatever they are, you shouldn’t see this as the end to your dream. Dust yourself off, put yourself in a good mental place, and plan your…

You’ve acquired the private start-up business loans required to fund your new business, signed all the contracts, and are inching closer to opening day. Hopefully, you’ve already given plenty of thought to your business strategy and advertising plans. But there’s always a way to add a little extra something to your approach in the early…