by Vikki Bradbury | Jun 2, 2025
Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of freedom—freedom from a 9-to-5, financial constraints, or burnout. But too often, those dreams turn into another version of the grind, just under a different name. That’s what I call the Franchise Trap: people buy a franchise...
by Vikki Bradbury | Jun 2, 2025
By R. Scott Sutton When most Americans think about successful entrepreneurs, they envision highly ambitious and fiercely independent types who develop their own concepts from the ground up. What about the franchisee? Can you be both a franchise owner and an...
by Vikki Bradbury | Jun 2, 2025
By Austin Piazza Home service companies are constantly generating data—in fact, they create new information with every phone call they receive, every technician they dispatch and every job they complete. Each of these interactions provides meaningful intelligence...
by Vikki Bradbury | Jun 2, 2025
By Roland Ligtenberg The home service field stands strong even when the economy doesn’t. There’s always growth potential because homeowners constantly need skilled plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals to keep their homes running smoothly. These...
by Vikki Bradbury | Jun 2, 2025
By Dwayne Tanner For aspiring entrepreneurs, franchising offers an exciting gateway to business ownership—with options ranging from fast food to fitness to home services. With such a wide variety of industries under the franchising umbrella, choosing the right fit...