“Growing up, it seems most people are taught to ‘do what you love’ (DWYL) or to find an occupation they are passionate about. This way of thinking is all well and good, but what happens when that passion doesn’t bring you anywhere near your goals?” said Terry Powell. The High Cost of DWYL: 31 percent…
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Although now is a great time for prospective entrepreneurs to enter the franchising industry, many of these individuals don’t know where to start. One of the most critical unknowns when transitioning from employment to business ownership is financing. The Entrepreneur’s Source® reviews how you can set a financial plan and explore all your financing options. As expected…
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Danger Zone: People around the country today are living paycheck to paycheck, including a growing chunk of the middle class. Nearly half of all middle-class Americans are not confident in their ability to save sufficiently for retirement. For many, all it takes is a small bout of joblessness for any savings that people have managed…
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Are you part of the 75 percent of Americans who have the dream to become self-sufficient in your career, but aren’t sure where to start? Why not start by attending Start a Business Weekend® (SABW) sponsored by The Entrepreneur’s Source®. What is Start a Business Weekend? SABW is an online, virtual business expo that can…
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Today over 70% of full-time working Americans , according to Gallup, are actively disengaged – i.e. miserable – or just sleep walking through their careers and failing slowly. Check out our latest info graph and discover how to escape the shackles of the Battered Career Syndrome®. What if your next career move isn’t a promotion?…
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Throughout your career path, have you ever dreamt of being self-sufficient? Have you ever thought, I am ready to do this on my own, I just don’t know how to get started? Studies have shown 75 percent of the adult population has a strong or very strong desire to be self-sufficient—but only five percent are ready,…
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In the early 1990s, the average age for retirement was 57 – it has since been steadily increasing. Recent studies indicate that more than 80 percent of baby boomers in the United States and 50 percent in Canada are not confident they will possess adequate funds for a comfortable retirement and anticipate the need to…
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In an unfavorable jobs landscape plagued with part-time and temporary positions, unpromising opportunities and high competition for the few openings available, more job-seeking parents and children are becoming business partners to take control of their professional futures through franchising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average length of unemployment for workers over 55…
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Today, The Entrepreneur’s Source reviews the current job market and its recovery and how it is causing more and more unsatisfied employees to turn to alternative career options like franchising and business ownership. Since the recession hit in 2008, the job market has been a scary place. Today, almost seven years after the recession first…
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The Entrepreneur’s Source Reviews Four Top Factors when Consider When Evaluating Franchise Opportunities. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of choice when looking into franchise brands to invest in. There are thousands of franchise opportunities out there, but not all franchise brands and opportunities are created equal. Depending on a wide variety…