Sometimes we're faced with difficult circumstances. Tragedies occur, both personally and on a large scale. When hard times happen, entrepreneurs are faced with the possibility that their business might be affected. For Bill Stegall and Greg Goodman, each facing very different circumstances, they were both able to not only survive the tragedies they faced; They built their businesses up to be great successes. "If your franchisor is willing to help and support you, you can make it through just about anything," stated Greg Goodman, franchisee and Area Developer for Alta Mere. Read Full Post...

"I feel as though at my age, I have less opportunity to recover from a financial error. When I was 40, I was a high risk taker. I knew I’d have time to recover, if need be. Now, I know I need the funds I have and I simply don’t have the time, before eventually retiring, to recover. Buying a franchise cuts the risk, and in the case of Action International, the potential to earn is very high and the investment is low. These factors mean the opportunity is a low risk and for me it was a smart decision to make," explained Lee Martin, 60, who owns an Action International franchise. Read Full Post...

Welcome to a new age for women in the franchise industry! We live in a world with mothers raising families on their own, a day when many women are receiving higher educations, and a time when many women prove that they can earn a good living for themselves and their families. Women are embracing business ownership, positions of leadership, and the franchise industry and today many organizations and services are emerging to assist women franchisees. 10% to 15% of the franchise industry is made up of women and the future looks bright. Read Full Post...