BREAKING NEWS: FEDERAL RESERVE'S RATE CUT – IMPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING
The Federal Reserve enacted a 50 basis point interest rate cut on Wednesday, the first since 2020, lowering rates to a 4.75%–5% range. This aggressive cut aims to address concerns about a slowing labor market and moderating inflation. Despite strong GDP growth and consumer spending, the Fed is expected to ...
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speaking from the Federal Reserve’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, stated that “the time has come for policy to adjust,” indicating that the Federal Reserve is preparing for potential interest rate cuts, though the timing remains uncertain. His remarks highlighted progress in reducing ...
Read MoreOften, as a certified franchise consultant (CFC) I hear words like "glamorous" or "sexy" in terms of the type of franchise one may want to own. Let's face it, being an entrepreneur is something to be proud of!
Unfortunately, the vast majority of everyday people only know of a handful of franchise options and, sadly, they may not be too glamorous or sexy. However, my expertise as a CFC is in showing everyday people how to take their investment capital and put it into a real ...
Read MoreAs a certified franchise consultant, I help everyday people enter the wonderful world of business ownership through franchising.
However, the client I am helping must believe in him or herself - you have to believe in order to achieve. Once one begins to doubt oneself, the road to failure often begins. Challenges are inevitable, but if you have faith in yourself and your goals, you will overcome any difficulties!
As your franchise consultant, I will help guide you to stay on the ...
Read MoreDo you remember being nervous on your first day of school because you didn't know who your teachers or your classmates were going to be? You were probably unsure about how your classroom would look, where it would be located, and how it would feel. Some classroom cultures (usually set by the teacher) were good, whereas others were not so much.
When you look at culture, you are looking at the customs, attitudes, and achievements of a particular group. Not every group has a good culture, ...
Read MoreAre these statements true or false?
"Franchises are expensive."
"Franchises are just for fast food and retail."
"Franchise owners aren't actually business owners."
"You can't be creative if you own a franchise."
"Anyone can buy a franchise if they have the money to invest."
A franchise opportunity can open up so many exciting possibilities for future business owners looking to invest. Therefore, ...
Read MoreI just returned from the FranServe National Convention in Orlando, where I spent four days gathering valuable resources to better serve my clients. I had the opportunity to meet with CEOs, brand founders, VPs of brand development, and franchise development representatives. I also connected with various funding options and franchise attorneys to ensure I have the best resources available for you.
With over 200 brands in attendance, my focus was to identify the ones poised for growth or ...
Read MoreWhy in the world would I pay a franchise fee? This is a question I often get as a certified franchise consultant (CFC).
A franchise fee is a one-time fee charged to a new franchisee when purchasing a franchise. A franchise fee can range from a few thousand dollars to $50,000 or more and is usually paid at the time of signing a franchise agreement. In most cases, the franchise fee is non-negotiable, at least in the case of a single-unit franchise.
As a CFC, I am trained to educate ...
Read MoreHundreds of people choose every day to invest in their future and their dreams of becoming their own boss through the franchise ownership option.
Although entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, investing in a franchise is a lot easier than starting a business alone. When you invest in a franchise, you are investing in the concept, materials, plans, systems, brand name and so much more - already in place for you!
As a certified franchise consultant (CFC) – I am trained to help you ...
Read MoreProgressing in life means making choices.
While making choices isn't always easy, it's that very thing that makes those who've chosen a different path earn the title of leader.
Leaders don't let their feelings get in the way of their future or their dreams. You see, choices lead, but feelings follow - "I feel worried... I feel like I need to stay in my job... I feel like I might fail... I feel better in my 9-to-5."
Don't laugh at those who choose to leave their 9-to-5 ...
Read MoreWake up. Coffee. Traffic. More Traffic. Work. Water Cooler Politics. Break. Work. Lunch. Work. Coffee. Break. Work. Traffic. More Traffic. Dinner. Rinse. Repeat. Yuk!
Have you ever been laughed at because you were different? Are you the kind of person who does not like to conform to the "norm?" Are you finally ready to leave your 9 – 5 job to become an entrepreneur?
The problem with the so-called "security" of a W2 job is once you're ...
Read MoreHow about this Mobile Grooming Pet Service Business?
because clients don't want to lose ...
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