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I Wish CVS Pharmacy Would Franchise Their Business

There is a CVS Pharmacy located less than a mile from my Castle. It has to be one of their highest-grossing stores in Ohio.

Every time I’ve gone in there for a prescription, I mean every time, there are literallyhundreds of filled prescriptions sitting in plastic baskets-not waiting to be picked up…but waiting to be put into bins alphabetically for pick up in the future. The prescriptions that are ready to be picked up are already in the bins.

I’ve never walked into that particular CVS Pharm...

You’ll Never Be Able To Buy A Franchise

If you’ve had your sights set on franchise ownership, there’s something you need to know before you get too excited.

Actually, there are several things you need to know…several things you need to learn before you get too far down this road.

For now, I’m going to focus on one of them.

10 Signs That You Are a Natural Born Business Leader

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While certain aspects of owning a business can be learned, many entrepreneurial tendencies are innate. The question is, are bosses born, not made?

If you often take charge, love to be challenged and strive to be responsible for your own successes (and failures), you may never be satisfied until you’re the one steering the ship in your professional career. While certain aspects of owning a business can be learned, many entrepreneurial tendencies are innate, including the ten...

Upgrade To A Turnkey Business For $60,000 When You Buy This Franchise

If you’re too busy to bother with “the setting-uppart” of the Goin’ Postal retail franchise business you just purchased, don’t worry. The team at Goin’ Postal will handle everything for you.

Just show up on the day of your Grand Opening, and turn the key to unlock the door of your brand-new retail shipping and postal franchise.

How does that sound?

The first answer that comes to my Crown is “Stress-free.”

The Goin’ Postal Upgrade

Before I share the Turnkey Franchise Package upgrade option,...

Is A Franchise Opportunity In The Staffing Industry Right For You?

We’re living in very interesting times.

The topic of labor…of jobs-or frankly, the lack of them, is a hot topic. It has been for a long time. And, the franchise industry has been smack dab in the middle of it. Keep reading to find out why and to learn about the staffing industry.

When People Can’t Find A Job…

A lot of people (who lost theirs) have given up on finding a job.

According to a May article on CNBC.com, the longer someone is out of work, the more likely it is that they’ve quit loo...

New Franchise Bills In Michigan Prove That Politicians DO Have Brains

Even I had to read the headline above-the one I came up with, twice.

Some politicians do have brains. The ones in Michigan, especially. I’ll explain why.

The Games People Play

“The franchisor-the parent company, is the employer.”

Not true.But, that’s what some people are saying-people who have never owned a franchise business.

Read why the statement (in quotes above) is wrong. It’s so obvious who the employer is. As any employee of a local franchise business who signs their paycheck.

Why d...

LeBron James Is The New Spokesperson for Blaze Pizza Franchise

Lebron James has decided to go “All In” with Blaze Pizza. He’s going to be their spokesperson, which is a huge deal for Blaze Pizza, a franchise operation that Lebron James has been involved with for awhile.

As I reported last year, Lebron already owns at least 10 Blaze Pizza franchise units in Florida. My bet is that he’ll start opening more franchises, targeting Cleveland and his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

LeBron James Is The New Spokesperson for Blaze Pizza Franchise

I feel that Lebron J...

The International Franchise Association Just Got Better

In my opinion, it’s the best thing that’s happened to the International Franchise Association (IFA) in a long, long time.

“This,” being the resignation of Steve Caldiera, because he couldn’t get a raise.

Total compensation for Caldiera was $741,791 (that figure comes courtesy ofThe Hill.com) in 2012, according to the most recent tax forms available. Caldiera must have gone for broke and asked the IFA for $1 million annually. His request must have been turned down quickly, because one day h...

This Franchise Opportunity Keeps Seniors Happier At Home

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Debbie Marcello-Bernacki(pictured above) started serving seniors way back in 2007, and has made quite a name for herself in the Rochester, New York area. And, now she’s offering franchise opportunities to people who want to be involved in the senior care space.

Debbie holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, advanced education in geriatric care management, legal nurse consulting and life care planning. She was the 2013 Up and Coming Businesswoman of the Year, and was named a Wo...

Franchise Advice: Count The Number of Lawsuits Against The Franchisor

You’ve whittled your franchise search down to two concepts.

They’re both terrific franchise opportunities.

They both cost about the same to buy.

The franchise sales reps are both nice. They’re both professional, too.

You took my advice and are involving your family members early in the process-and they’re good with your franchise choices.

You’re almost done with your research. You just have to go over the Franchise Disclosure Document. (FDD)

You have it your hot little hands, right? And, you...