Category: Special Feature

With people’s lives becoming increasingly busy, home services and mobile franchises are in a unique position to promise something few other businesses can: the impossible. In this case, the impossible they can give to customers is more time. People who value their free time (and who can afford it) will gladly pay someone else to… Continue reading Busy Lives Create Opportunity for Home Service and Mobile Franchises

One Hamilton-based business has found success serving eviction notices to unwanted roommates of the four-legged and furry variety. Started in 1989, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control removes raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds, bats, mice and other wildlife from residential and commercial properties while keeping the animals’ family units together. The company also animal-proofs buildings and gives their clients… Continue reading Home Based Business Helps Homeowners Oust Unwanted Roommates

There are many dictionary definitions of ‘togetherness’, none of which seem to relate to a franchise environment. Not surprising perhaps as we have only recently created a franchise that fully embraces all aspects of togetherness. Franchising has a long and very credible history. Fast Food still dominates the industry in terms of units and operational… Continue reading How to Define ‘Togetherness’

In the past year have you noticed yourself dreaming more often of your next cruise vacation, or caught yourself in more discussions with others about exploring the world from the comfort of an exciting new cruise ship? If you have, you may live in St. Johns, NF; Oakville, ON; Laval, QC; Fredericton, NB or one… Continue reading Cruise the World to Success with Expedia CruiseShipCenters

When you’re the largest carry-out only pizza chain in the world, you’re obviously doing something right. Or, in the case of Little Caesars, you’re doing many things right. The company isn’t even thinking of resting on its laurels however. Instead, it’s actively working toward even more growth, by targeting communities across the country through an… Continue reading Convenience, Quality and Value: Little Caesars Pizza Has the Recipe for Growth

Without question, Angelee Brown has had an interesting career path. Dubbed the unofficial “franchise queen” by friends, that title was echoed unprompted on the radio last month by a well-known radio announcer who had sent her a special birthday shout-out. “When you have pro athletes and radio personality sending you birthday wishes alongside your close… Continue reading Canada’s Unofficial Franchise Queen Angelee Brown is Looking for More Female Franchisees

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin penned this famous quote over 250 years ago and it still rings true today. Employees are the greatest asset to any business and today’s successful organizations recognize the value of investing in their training. While many businesses still see training as an optional expense, there… Continue reading Employee Training – Investing in the Future of Your Business and Your Team

The Interface Financial Group (IFG) has been in business for 44 years and has accumulated some serious ‘myths’ about their opportunity along the way. This article hopes to set the record straight on three of the greatest myths. Myth #1 – You need an accounting or financial service background to qualify for a franchise award.… Continue reading Fact or Fiction?