When I started my software business in my apartment back in 2007, the company had one employee: me. I did a decent job of managing myself, but once the business began to grow, I had to heighten my leadership skills — and fast.
What’s going on in the franchising world?
An overview of 8 franchise businesses that are poised to help their fellow entrepreneurs as the economy regains its footing.
It’s our mission to support the franchising community. But we can’t do it alone — we need your help.
As the U.S. economy felt the significant impact of COVID-19 beginning in March of 2020, businesses around the Country have scrambled to alter operating standards to survive government mandated business closures and new health and safety guidance.
Regulating the reopening process across your franchise.
Contrary to what we often see and hear in society today, the inclusion of more people around the table, additional voices in the room, and shared experiences and life lessons are absolutely critical to any business organization’s growth, specifically in franchising. Like the organic vegetables planted and harvested around the country, we grow as people, as companies and as leaders when our eyes, ears, minds and arms are open to all people.
I am happy to share that our recent hard work has paid off — on June 3, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act was passed in the House and Senate and is on its way to the President!
Through the home services franchisor’s charity Kids-Lift, franchisees across the network are encouraging their respective communities to give back through the non-profit to supply food to the families who need it most during these difficult times.