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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
November 2, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive
Being laid off can be devastating. And many people are without work now because of the pandemic. Whatever the reason, it's a blow to you and your family. Some have been working from home for the past...
October 26, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive
Every time you say you can't do something, it's like saying, 'I can't leave the house because the door is locked.' What is your lock - fear, uncertainty, doubt? Just turn the handle and walk through...
October 19, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive
Whether it’s a business or a job, it’s just a vehicle to get you want you want in life.
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