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10 Warning Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Dangerously Out of Whack.
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The Entrepreneur’s Source Terry Powell Welcomes Greg Tanner to FSBI Advisory Board
Franchise Source Brands International™ (FSBI), parent company to The Entrepreneur’s Source, is excited to announce that Greg Tanner, co-founder and partner of the Tanner Franchise Group, has joined FSBI’s advisory board. Tanner is a well-respected franchise industry veteran and comes to the advisory board in hopes of enhancing the brand’s overall growth strategy. “Greg’s experience…
Top 5 Baby Boomer-Friendly Franchise Opportunities
Retiring in today’s day in age just isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and the Baby Boomer generation isn’t ready to stop working. Baby Boomers, individuals born between 1946 and 1964, are still quite active in society and aren’t showing signs of settling down. Baby Boomers Continue to Work Baby Boomers continue…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Terry Powell Reviews the Pillars of Franchising
For individuals who are looking to move from Employment to Empowerment by entering the world of self-employment, investing in a franchise proves to be a successful route for many. By purchasing a franchise business, entrepreneurs are investing in the three pillars that are ingrained in the franchising model. These pillars, which are at the core…
The Hourglass Economy(TM)
As the young, millennial generation enters the job market fresh out of college, they are accepting jobs with considerably lower salaries while possessing high levels of education. However, these newly out of college millennials aren’t the only people in America experiencing difficulty finding jobs in today’s market. Older, more experienced, workers are competing with younger…
Top 3 Career Building Tips for College Graduates from The Entrepreneur’s Source Terry Powell
The job market is tough, even for the young and hip millennial generation. A recent survey found that more than 40 percent of millennial, U.S. college graduates who had graduated in the past two years are unemployed. This is concerning to many college grads, considering that 51 percent of students report that they have anywhere…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Kicks off Start A Business Weekend with Scavenger Hunt
It’s that time again! The Entrepreneur’s Source’s celebrated virtual franchise expo, Start A Business Weekend (SABW), will be held this month from September 18th-20th. However, this month The Entrepreneur’s Source is trying something new and fun to excite and pump up SABW attendees. The Entrepreneur’s Source Start A Business Weekend Scavenger Hunt To rally up…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Franchise on Incentives for Minorities Investing in Franchises
With the increasing number of minorities making up the U.S. population – reaching 49 percent – many of these individuals are turning to entrepreneurship, and specifically franchising. Franchising has been an attractive career path for minorities because it offers people a chance to acquire new skills, pursue a different career path, likely even one that…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews Why You Should Attend Start a Business Weekend
If you’ve contemplated becoming an entrepreneur but aren’t sure where to start, then The Entrepreneur’s Source’s Start a Business Weekend (SABW) is the event for you! SABW is a digital franchise expo that has the potential to benefit anyone with the dream of owning their own business. This three-day, cost-free digital franchise expo offers current or…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews 3 Unique Resources for Minority Franchisees
As the demographics of America continue to change, it’s important for American businesses to adapt accordingly to accept a more diverse audience – promoting inclusion. This rapid pace of changing demographics accompanied by population growth has created unique opportunities for minorities wishing to enter the franchising sector. Obstacles Facing Minorities in Franchising However, when American minorities…
The Entrepreneur’s Source on the Prominence of Lifestyle in Modern Day Franchising
In the past, many prospective franchisees aspired for franchise ownership largely due to financial reasons, but today, many of these prospects are more focused on the lifestyle that franchising brings. “When I ask clients why they want to start a business, the number one response isn’t money: it’s lifestyle,” said Susan Mell, business coach at…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews the Shifting Demographics of America and Franchising
Over the past few decades, the financial influence of minorities in the U.S. has been steadily rising. According to the 2010 Census, American citizens that identify as minorities – Asian, Hispanic, African-American, Pacific Islander and African Indians – make up 49 percent of the population. These groups are on the brink of creating a “new…
The Entrepreneur’s Source – What is Ripoff Report?
When prospective entrepreneurs are first researching opportunities to invest in, they commonly start their research on the Internet, and for good reason. The Internet can be a powerful tool when trying to evaluate whether a potential opportunity might be a good fit for a future franchisee. However, there is a dark side when it comes…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews the Secret Weapon to Finding your Franchise: A Business Coach
Many people have a misconception about franchise business coaching. A franchise coach is not the same thing as a franchise consultant or even a franchise broker. It’s a franchise coach’s job to help prospective franchisees discover the realm of the franchise industry and how investing in a franchise can bring an individual closer to meeting…
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: The Entrepreneur’s Source Explains Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership
You don’t necessarily have to quit your day job to become a franchise owner. Not all franchise concepts need an always-present franchisee at their location. Instead, many franchise concepts solely require a semi-absentee owner with a smaller time commitment to work on the business. Below, The Entrepreneur’s Source explains the ins and outs of the…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Franchise Shares How to Find You 2.0
If you find yourself stuck at a crossroads, one side lays your dreams and aspirations and the other side lays the familiar, then ask yourself a question: Is it time to reinvent myself? If you answered “yes,” then it may be time for you to begin the road to self-discovery and embrace a new You…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews How Social Media Can Help Your Franchise Search Process
Social media has officially taken over – an overwhelming majority (74 percent) of individuals who have access to the internet reportedly use social media sites, according to the Pew Research Center. Although many people fear how social media may be negatively impacting our society and communication, utilizing social media can also have profound benefits, specifically…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Names U.S. Army Veteran and Entrepreneur as Client of the Year
Infantryman, Paratrooper and Leader of Men – three titles that describe the recipient of this year’s The Entrepreneur’s Source Client of the Year Award. Keith Orr, Sergeant First Class U.S. Army and franchisee of Handyman Matters of Northern Delaware, received the prestigious award from the company’s annual conference this past September. After serving in the…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Terry Powell Featured in Entrepreneur Speaking on Reputation Management
Dealing with a reputation problem can be tricky, but The Entrepreneur’s Source Terry Powell has mastered the art over the years. Powell, founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source, spoke to Entrepreneur about the importance of being constantly alert and careful when using social media in a franchise business system. Powell explained that one bad customer or…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Franchise Welcomes Art Coley to Advisory Board
The Entrepreneur’s Source Franchise Welcomes Art Coley to Advisory Board The Entrepreneur’s Source franchise is excited to announce Art Coley, a franchise consultant with AlphaGraphics, has joined the company’s Advisory Board. While serving on this board, Coley will have the opportunity to work with other knowledgeable and experienced franchise executives to give leadership and perspective…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews: Why is Now a Good Time for Franchising?
The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews: Why is Now a Good Time for Franchising? If you’ve always dreamed of establishing self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship, then now is a great time to make this dream a reality. Wondering why? Well, The Entrepreneur’s Source reviews the top three reasons why now is a great time to enter the world of…
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