BLOG - September 4, 2025 B2B vs. B2C Franchise Models For a professional deciding to pursue franchise opportunities, there are many options to choose from – this requires candidates to weigh the pros and cons of different business models. While many may instinctively lean towards business-to-consumer (B2C) franchises due to their familiarity with consumer markets and the larger “brand awareness” that those B2C models might have, there’s a compelling case to be made for why business-to-business (B2B) franchises could offer a superior fit for corporate…
BLOG - August 22, 2025 Established vs. Fad Franchises – Making the Right Choice for You According to data gathering firm Statista, there are approximately 791,000 franchise concepts in the U.S. and Canada, across a variety of industries, providing a wide range of products and services to both the consumer and business marketplaces. Some of these models are based on decades of experience, with well-developed systems, processes and support infrastructures – and products and services that continue to stand the test of time. Others are built more on temporary trends and…
BLOG - July 28, 2025 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: How Relationships Drive Success When it comes to building a successful business, your services might open the door, but it’s your relationships that keep it open. The strength of your network can determine the speed and scale of your growth—especially when you’re just getting started. People Do Business With Those They Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship. Business owners want to work with professionals who understand their challenges, speak their language, and offer genuine solutions.…
BLOG - June 12, 2025 Making the Leap: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur Leaving the corporate world to start your own business is a bold decision—and for many, a life-changing one. It’s not just a matter of changing careers. It requires a new way of thinking—one that trades routine for creativity, structure for self-direction, and predictability for possibility. Letting Go of the Corporate Safety Net As an employee, your day is often mapped out. You know what’s expected, when to show up, and who to report to. Your…
BLOG - February 18, 2025 Choosing an opportunity based on corporate culture. When you’re applying for a job at a company, one thing you likely keep in mind, along with salary and benefits, is corporate culture. In fact, most people do. According to recruiting expert Glassdoor, 77% of adult applicants consider a company’s culture before applying there, and 56% consider this a more important factor than salary. But what if you’re not applying to a job. What if you’re looking to make a larger career change by…
BLOG - January 9, 2025 Forget the Corporate Ladder — Winners Take Risks To find real success, do you have to jump off a cliff? In this video, expert Molly Graham shares three key skills to learn before jumping off the metaphorical cliff, outlining a path off the corporate ladder and into true professional and personal growth.
BLOG - November 14, 2024 Career Obstacles in an Uncertain Economy The trepidation around job security has always been present. For a long time, the uneasiness was mainly due to human competition, and it still is. This concern is now more prevalent than ever with the significant increase of talent in the job market. With the emergence of technology, most recently AI, as well as the extreme inflation we have experienced in recent years, there are new factors to consider for those looking for new job…
BLOG - October 31, 2024 How to Ask for More — and Get It How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Watch this fantastic TED Talk for more information.
BLOG - October 17, 2024 What happens to your brain when you burn out? We’ve spoken in the past about the consequences of workplace burnout. It’s no small risk; rather, an epidemic in out society. In this video, The Economist explores what actually happens to your brain when you’re feeling burnt out.
