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You Can’t Find A Profitable Franchise To Buy: Now What?

You’ve been looking at franchise opportunities for months, and you can’t find a profitable franchise to buy. You’ve clicked so many ads, Carpel Tunnel Syndromemay be setting in. And you’re going nowhere fast.

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You’ve spent hours on end looking at the top franchise websites.

You’ve been contacted by at least 3 franchise coaches who offered to work with you for free.Heck, you even decided to work with one of them for a while.

Until you found out why their services are “free.”

But st...

December Franchise News And Small Business News Updates

Stay up on the latest news and more. Here are the latest December franchise news and small business news updates.

December Franchise News

Liberty Tax, a well-known franchise business in the tax sector of franchising, just told analysts that it lost $9.3 million during the off season in the quarter ending Oct. 31. In addition, the company only sold 50 franchise territories compared to the 142 it sold this time last year. This may be the major reason for the decline in business and franchise...

Franchise Company CEO’s That Do This Really Get My Attention

My friend, Greg George, tells me that I’m kind of harsh on franchisors. Greg is 100% right. I am tough on franchisors. I’m harsh on franchisors when I see something they do that really frosts my as _. That’s why when I see Franchise CEO’s do what I’m about to describe they really get my attention.

But First…

I want you to know that my delivery (when I call out a franchisor) is a bit intense-but my heart is always in the right place.

For example, I’d wager that the CEO of ActionCoach didn’t l...

Because Of Them: My Personal Story

I’ve been wanting to write this…”Because Of Them: My Personal Story” for a long time. Because of George I’m doing it. (More on George later)

A lot of people have impacted me throughout my life. Some of them have provided the impetus for things I tried. Some of them influenced my career direction. Some of them helped push me towards things I was good at-even when I didn’t feel I was. Some even helped shape my personality.

And one of them saved my life. Literally.

Because Of Them: My Personal...

Imagine What Your Life Would Look Like Without A Boss

Can you imagine what your life would look like and feel like if you didn’t have a boss? Can you imagine what would change in your life because of it?

Suggestion: Close your eyes for a moment. Picture it. Imagine what your life would look like if you didn’t have to report to someone. If you didn’t have a boss.

Need some help?

Allow me.

Can You Imagine What Your Life Would Look Like Without A Boss?

As I said, a lot would change. But before I share all the things that wouldchange, let’s discus...

Franchising News And Small Business News: November 2016

As 2016 winds down, and thoughts turn to holiday lights, chestnuts roasting over open fires, and spinning Dreidels, business still takes place. A lot of it. There’s also a continuous stream of franchising and small business news and stories. And holiday lights!



Here’s what’s happening news-wise in franchising/small business.

Franchising News

When the doors open at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in January, thousands of potential franchisees will be able to get closer to fulfil...

Franchising In Canada Just Grew 20% Because Trump

It really happened. Franchising in Canada just grew 20% because Trump won the U.S. Presidential Election. Crazy, right?

Trump did it by alienating a lot of people. Now more than a few of them want to move to Canada.

Some of them will eventually start businesses in Canada. Somewill even open franchise businesses up. They’ll have to. Think about it; someone is going to have to feed and clothe all of the U.S. citizens who are going to pack their families up and move North. They’ll need all sort...

Check Out The New Franchise Report From Franchise Direct

If you’re smart, you’ll check out the new franchise report from Franchise Direct. Here’s why…

It’s about cars. Trucks. SUV’s. Crossovers. And sports cars.

The Franchise Direct report is a detailed report on automotive franchises. It’s fact-filled. It may even get you excited about automotive franchising.

The (2016) Franchise Direct Auto Franchise Industry Report

I was in automotive franchising. It’s a fast-paced, exciting business. I had a good run-10 years.

I helped manage a few automobile...

The Latest News From McDonald’s Is A Big Deal

I’m talking big.

Especially if you’ve been keeping up on what the NLRB is attempting to do to the franchise business.

Keep reading.

The Latest McDonald’s News

From Buzzfeed.com:

“McDonald’s Corp. agreed on Friday to pay $3.75 million to settle a lawsuit with about 800 Bay Area-based franchise workers, who claimed they were owed overtime pay due to flaws in payroll systems and denied state mandated breaks, among other complaints. The settlement is the first time that McDonald’s corporate is...

It’s Scary

(A scary clown)

I’ll tell you what’s scary. The number oftalented people who are without jobs in this country. Millions. Lots of them have been out of work for several months. I know people who haven’t worked for over a year. (I bet you do too.) Can you imagine the pressure they must be feeling?

A Scary Personal Story

I have a vivid recollection of coming home from school one day and seeing my Dad’s car in the driveway. (Considering the fact that he was usually out of town travelling for bu...