Last month, we talked a little bit about the attributes necessary to turn your home based business into a franchise ... you can find that post here. Well, what about branching out from the home...
I have to start by commending all of the businesses that participated and ranked in StartupNation's inaugural Top 100 Home Based Businesses. It's a true testament that working from home can be fun, productive and...
I am often asked whether or not it is a good idea to invest in a “hot, new franchise concept” or to go with a “safe” established brand. Certainly, established franchise brands typically have a...
I can't tell you how many times I've been asked by someone thinking about investing in a franchise “How much money can I make?” It's far and away the number one question prospective franchisee want...
How many times have you heard that from your friends, relatives at Thanksgiving dinner or even someone you just met for the first time? You just gotta love their enthusiasm. The thing is, they just...
Hello StartupNation, Dennis Hitzeman here - I'm excited to kick off the StartupNation franchise blog, and look forward to helping others interested in the fast-paced world of franchising. By way of introductions, I'm the president...
"Cool" comes in many forms. PODS hits the "Cool Company of the Day" list largely due to the sheer convenience of their innovative moving and storage service. (But it's cool also based on the growth...
Oh boy, do I need a massage. Now, truth be told, I always feel like I need a massage. I mean, who doesn't? Seriously, I'm asking. Do you feel like you need a massage –...