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June 2025
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The 10 Hottest Franchise Trends for 2025
Want to buy a brand that buzzes? Here's what to know.
I Was a Buyer for Target and Watched Many Brands Go Bankrupt. Here's the Dark Side of Landing on 10,000 Shelves.
Founders often think about retail benchmarks all wrong. Once they realize their mistake, it's too late.
What's the 'Rule of One'? This Entrepreneur Used It to Go From $0 to $4,985 in 1 Month.
When you try to do too much, you reach nobody. I've developed a simple rule that can change your business. The only rule is to stick with the rule.
Ignore This Self-Sabotaging 'Instinct' If You Want to Tell Your Brand's Story Effectively, Marketing Expert Says
Donald Miller wrote the bestselling book 'Building a StoryBrand,' and he believes a good tagline keeps it simple, stupid.
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How a Police Officer Started a Pet Care Business Making $3 Million a Year
Larkin Combs has what it takes to build a successful second act.
This Founder's 'Favorite' Interview Question Only Has 1 Right Answer
Stephen Smith built Planet Beach and Hotworx into franchises with hundreds of locations by honing his ability to suss out hard workers.
He Used AI to Make $70,000 in a Weekend — Here's How
A guide to building a powerful promotional campaign using free and low-cost tools like ChatGPT.
No Experience? No Problem. How This First-Time Franchisee Built a $3 Million Business.
Tiffiny Consoli went from retail management to running a multi-million-dollar business. Here's how she turned a franchise opportunity into success.
The Top 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Make Money This Year
Experts share the small business trends they believe will make a difference to entrepreneurs' bottom line.
Buying a Franchise? Don't Be Intimidated — Follow This Guide to Sizing Up a Franchisor.
You should always ask to meet the franchisor before buying into a brand. When you get that meeting, here's what to ask.
Most People Overlook This Social Trick to Make Others Like You: 'It Requires Little Talent and Adds so Much Value'
It's easy and creates all kinds of opportunities.
