If you’re ready to dive into the franchising world, you’re going to want to be as prepared as possible. The process of buying a franchise in Canada isn’t particularly complicated, but you should be aware of a few key points before moving into those waters. Let’s take a look at the procedure for buying a [...]

A good franchisor knows when it’s time to add a few more members to the team in order to accommodate growth.  It’s worth it to take a few pages out of their book and identify those key moments when you should consider going on a hiring spree.  We’ve come up with a few suggestions that [...]

So, you want to be a franchisee? If you’ve given it some thought, chances are you’ve also done a little bit of homework as to what kind of franchise you’d like to buy, and why you’re well suited for it. You have a good idea what’s involved, what the upfront costs will be, and have some idea [...]

When it comes to business, you can either drive, or you can steer.  The latter involves being part of a larger process designed to help a company grow, and this usually happens as an employee.  The former involves directing the entire show from the top down, as a business owner.  This is one of the [...]

Any business owner knows full well that networking is a major advantage when working to grow a business.  Even the best technology can’t replace good old fashioned interpersonal relationships, and this is especially true for franchisees.  In fact, the franchisee mantra has always been “In business for yourself, but not by yourself,” a phrase coined [...]