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.
October 13, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive
So, you've invested in a franchise, now what? Are you ready for the fun, the money, the freedom and living on easy street? Ok, not so fast. Buying a franchise does not guarantee success, just as...
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