January 1, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When my son’s preschool was about to go under, I immediately hired his teacher to manage my Edible Arrangements franchise. Jennifer actually had experience running a flower shop prior to becoming an educator and I saw how well she ran my
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December 14, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let me just start by saying that I am a really hard worker. Not as a brag or anything but as a fact. I am a mom of two, a CEO, a franchisor, a black woman in STEM, and an immigrant.
There are a lot of rumors surrounding what it’s like to own a franchise, so how can you tell what’s fact from fiction? In this video, learn about three myths and the truth behind running a successful franchise. You’ll come away with an understanding of the importance of location and the hard work you must put
As a franchise owner, you don’t just run a business—you feel your business. Humans are emotional by nature and our emotions permeate every action we take. In this video, learn about common mental pitfalls that can make running a business challenging, as well as solutions for being more productive and adopting a more positive mindset. Complete the
Top-ranked franchisees have certain strategies and routines in common that lead to their successes. In this video, discover what it takes to be a wealthy franchisee by learning about the three most important habits they all share. Get inspired and incorporate these three steps into your own routine to achieve your goals. Complete the registration
November 30, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is adapted from Scott Greenberg’s The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar, which is out now via Entrepreneur Press and can be purchased from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Humans need to feel that they’re growing. It’s not enough to be. You must
November 24, 2020 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is adapted from Scott Greenberg’s The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar, which is out now via Entrepreneur Press. It can be purchased via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I meet a lot of franchisees. I ask the best ones why they’re successful.
Franchise companies and those looking to franchise can be optimistic. November 11, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This 2020 election season has been one like no other. The months leading up to election day — and indeed the days following election day — have been both passionate and tumultuous. With
November 4, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Scott Greenberg’s The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar will be released via Entrepreneur Press on November 17. It can be preodered via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Recently I wrote an article called “Stop Running Your Franchise Like a Circus.” I used circus acts
It might make the difference between becoming a second-rate sideshow or the greatest show on Earth. October 22, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Scott Greenberg’s The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar will be released via Entrepreneur Press on November 17. It can be preodered via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. “Ladies
Three important steps can save your business for the future. April 27, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I typically work though a step-by-step process with my coaching clients that builds each week. The first few weeks of the Fight for Your Franchise Challenge coaching focused on the preparation phase. This started
April 30, 2020 5 min read Price is an important factor in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, but it’s not the only one. However, we recognize that for many readers and potential franchisees, the price of a franchise simply falls into one of two categories: Can I afford it or not? So, if you’ve always wanted to start
When a business is running at its peak in all areas, efficiency and profitability increase exponentially. May 4, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Now that we are in the strategy-implementation phase of the Fight for Your Franchise Challenge, we are focusing on real-world leadership-skill development. You can utilize this
Every decision made by any leader impacts the overall brand and all of its parts. May 18, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We are in the strategy-implementation phase of the Fight for Your Franchise Challenge focusing on real-world leadership skill development. This week, our strategy is one of my most powerful
Operational strategy tips from your ‘Franchise Bible’ coach. June 1, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The Fight for Your Franchise Challenge is gearing up for growth and momentum. Our focus is on the future and how operations need to adapt to get ready for the new normal. This week, our topic is
Marketing-mastery tips and strategies from your ‘Franchise Bible’ coach. June 15, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Marketing is one of the most important controllable factors in any business. Great marketing will yield amazing results and poor marketing will not. Unfortunately, most business owners don’t know the difference until the money is spent, which is too
June 17, 2020 10 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Scott Greenberg’s Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar will be released via Entrepreneur Press on November 17. It can be preodered via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. “So, how’s your business performing.” “Well, you know how they say most businesses
June 19, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is a certain appeal to owning your business, but it can be daunting to open a storefront when you have no clout and no name recognition. Fortunately, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too, which over
June 30, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Scott Greenberg’s Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar will be released via Entrepreneur Press on November 17. It can be preodered via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. As a speaker and small-business coach, I get to talk to a lot of franchisees. I interview
September 15, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How would you make a living and provide for yourself if you got laid off by your employer tomorrow?This question isn’t entirely hypothetical in today’s dicey economic environment. As the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to hammer various industries, the number of
September 16, 2020 9 min read This story originally appeared on PCMag Creating an e-commerce website is not a complicated endeavor. You can focus on developing solid products and promoting your brand while turning to a software company to handle the technical details—and you won’t even need an engineering degree. However, while you don’t need to be a
The CEO of 4Ocean, a company that sells bracelets made from recycled materials, talks about how his company has created a community based on its mission. September 17, 2020 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Alex Schulze is the co-founder and CEO of 4Ocean, which sells bracelets made mostly from
The CEO of 4Ocean, a company that sells bracelets made from recycled materials, talks about how his company has created a community based on its mission. September 17, 2020 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Alex Schulze is the co-founder and CEO of 4Ocean, which sells bracelets made mostly from
September 16, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It was just after the World Trade Center fell to terrorist attacks on 9/11 that I first started my online business. Times were tough then and times are tough now. I wasn’t sure if I could make it work but, while