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How to Start Your Own Business
Business Resources

How to Start Your Own Business

If you’ve been dreaming about becoming an entrepreneur, it’s a good idea to start learning about what you need to do to make that dream come true. Starting your own business can be both exciting and scary. It requires a lot of planning, hard work, and dedication, but the rewards ...

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Considering getting a second job? What you need to know.
Managing Your Money

Considering getting a second job? What you need to know.

Record-high inflation has forced many Americans to consider taking on a second job to help pay for their living expenses. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 38% of US employees have looked for a second job, while another 14% have considered doing so. That means over half of working ...

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It’s as easy as an LLC: Why separating business and personal expenses is essential
Managing Your Money

It’s as easy as an LLC: Why separating business and personal expenses is essential

 Business owners may feel like the distinction between business and personal has become increasingly blurred these days, but one thing’s certain — the IRS doesn’t see things that way. As a small business owner, separating your personal wealth from your business finances is essential. Doing so not only helps when ...

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How do you research a franchise? Here are 8 best practices.
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How do you research a franchise? Here are 8 best practices.

Being armed with the right research and information is critical when selecting a franchise to invest in. It’s important to have a strong understanding of the franchise’s financial performance, the customer experience and the level of support the franchise receives from the larger corporate team so that you can be ...

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Am I ready to start searching for a franchise?
Business Resources

Am I ready to start searching for a franchise?

Owning a franchised business can be extremely lucrative. Franchises are established businesses that have had market success and function under a corporate structure that dictates the business’ operations, making management a streamlined process.Owners can benefit from this corporate framework because it will often provide built-in branding, marketing and operational processes, ...

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The 5 basic types of franchises
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The 5 basic types of franchises

Buying a franchise is a great investment for entrepreneurs looking for a proven business model where the operations are turnkey and the brand recognition and internal processes are built in. If you’re looking to buy a franchise, it’s important to know which model you’d like to adopt and which industry ...

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