A good hand shake can be one of the best ways for business owners to make a great first impression, but if you are not…

While some people may insist that playing around on Facebook never pays, Ashley Morgan, a graduate student at Baylor University, not only made a little…

Did you know that one out of every seven franchises in the United States is owned by a military service man or woman?  According to…

A Manta survey reported that as many as 51% of small business owners work with at least one family member on a daily basis. For…

Myth: “I’ll have to do everything your way. I’ll lose my freedom”

In fact, many of the most successful franchisees are those who can think…

With trends in grow-your-own and localvore food options gaining traction, landscapers should look at branching out to edible landscapes as a way to serve health-conscious,…

The heat is on and summer is almost here, and managing the flood of service calls for air condition repair can be as extreme as…

At the 53rd Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., Franchise Direct caught up with The Dwyer Group® CEO and Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens to hear her…

April is Workplace Conflict Awareness Month! This month was created to bring awareness on positive ways to manage conflict with bosses, employees, and co-workers. Typically,…

The lack of preparedness among baby boomers for retirement has been a hot topic in recent years. But beyond nest eggs and pension plans, this…