There’s no guarantee your business is going to succeed. Businesses fail almost daily and the statistics of companies that go out of business are staggering. Notwithstanding, while it’s not completely guaranteed, when franchisees open a franchise location there’s normally a good possibility yours can be successful. Why? Because a franchise already has a known brand […]
No Smoking Laws For All Fifty States
Today, unlike the past, the dangers and health issues of smoking are well known. While smoking seems to have been much more widespread in the past, with more knowledge of smoking side effects varying types of smoking bans have been put in place across the United States.
How to Effectively Market Your Salon
Starting and maintaining a business is hard work. As the business owner you have to invest your time and money into the business, and then face the daily challenges that come along with owning one.
The Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership
There are thousands of franchises and even more franchise locations throughout the United States. The total number of franchises is expected to be 770,368 in 2014, rising by 12,915 from the total number in 2013, with quick service restaurants representing the largest subdivision in franchising. Buying a franchise is becoming more popular because the idea […]
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Openings For Bricks & Mortar Locations
A grand opening or re-opening is important for every business. It’s a time to have some fun and get involved with your community, as well as a critical part of your long term success for many small businesses.
Image Quality – Signage 101
In this edition of Signage 101 we discuss all things regarding image quality and graphics. After reading through this you’ll have no problems with pixelation, file types, resizing images and even transferring large files. Give it a read and then jump over to our design tool as a seasoned veteran ready to design your own […]
Window Signage Options – Signage 101
Our “Signage 101” series helps you make sense of the world of signage and all of its different options. We’ve previously put together a video on vinyl banners and talked about every last thing you’ll ever need to know about grommets. Today we’ll tackle signage options for windows.
Small Business Taxes – To Hire or Not To Hire
Tax season isn’t everyone’s (or anyone’s) favorite time, but it comes along every year and since taxes must be paid, there’s nothing we can do but get them done. In the past, the only option was to hire a tax professional. Today, because of advanced technology, people can do their own taxes through software programs […]