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Should You Buy a Franchise During a Pandemic-Economy?

February 2, 2021 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

Contrary to what you may be seeing on the news, not all businesses have been affected by the COVID-depressed economy. There are many businesses, including franchises, that do well in both up or down...

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Top 15 differences between a franchise and going out on your own

January 21, 2021 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

To start a business, you have two options - a) Franchising or b) Starting a new business on your own.

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How does the unemployment rate affect franchising?

January 19, 2021 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

We are living through a historical time that has changed our world completely. The COVID pandemic and the lockdowns arrived suddenly, so businesses didn't have time to prepare for the consequential...

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Do You Need a Million Dollars to Start a Franchise?

January 12, 2021 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

The pandemic has hit many businesses hard. This year has been unlike anything we've seen, and the future is uncertain for many Americans. If you've been laid off during this trying time or are unsure...

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4 Tips to Restart Your Entrepreneurship Dreams After Financial Struggles

January 6, 2021 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

Finances can be a significant obstacle to starting your own business. But there are ways around high up-front investments and digging into your own pockets. If you’ve been struck down before and are...

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When I was 10 - I wanted to be a hells angel

December 14, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

When I was 10-years old, all my friends wanted to play for The New York Yankees. Not me. I wanted to be a Hells Angel.

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The Food Bowl Revolution

December 7, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

If you want to take the pulse on franchised food trends, walk the show floor at any franchise expo in the country - well, before covid when we had trade shows. Still, food purveyors and entrepreneurs...

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It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Franchise!

November 23, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

It's time to say goodbye to the old franchise business model. The new 2020, advanced model is like a smartphone compared to the old ma' bell rotary phones. Franchise outfits industry-wide are dialing...

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Business Lessons Learned from Wine Making

November 17, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

"Grapes are like people," said the winemaker at Eduardo Darte, a small, family-owned winery in Spain that I visited last November. He expressed, "Grapes cannot be rushed; they must develop at their...

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I gave up a pension for this?

November 9, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive

I once heard a story that went something like this: Jeb and Bubba were sitting on a porch drinking sarsaparilla on a hot summer's day. Jeb's hound dog was lying beside them. Every once in a while,...

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