LUGGING BEGINS 11/1 We are very proud to announce The Junkluggers is bringing it’s eco-friendly junk removal services to North Carolina with our newest franchise operating in North Charlotte. Owned by Bryan Rainey and operated by his two sons Caleb and Josh, our newest franchisees are ready to provide customers in North Carolina with the same level of customer service and care The Junkluggers name is known for. Prior to owning Junkluggers with ...
If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, you’re probably feeling excited and eager to get started. With the whirlwind of activity and the feelings of anticipation, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to perform all of your due diligence. But it always pays to do your research, be thorough, and listen to your instincts when thinking about buying a franchise. All franchises are not created equal; if ...
Updated June 2023 If you've never held an estate sale, the process can be daunting. Selling a loved one's belongings can lead to emotional exhaustion and clouded judgment. Even if you're holding an estate sale for your home in preparation for downsizing, the sorting, pricing, and tagging of an entire houseful of items can be challenging. While an estate sale can be a lot of work, the process can be rewarding. The ...
In many industries, it’s natural to assume you need a business or other specialized degree to succeed. Others in the business world also incorrectly assume if they have no formal education or degree, owning a franchise is out of their reach. This isn’t necessarily the case. There are franchise and business opportunities that are a perfect fit for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic but who lack a formal degree ...
Donating your unwanted items to a local thrift store is one way to participate in National Thrift Shop Day. Celebrated each year on August 17, National Thrift Shop Day is all about supporting local thrift shops and raising awareness for charitable organizations. There are many benefits to shopping at thrift stores year-round, including reducing waste, saving money, and supporting your local community. How National Thrift Shop Day Started While the exact start of National Thrift ...
Strong Leaders Need Strong TeamsEvery strong leader or company knows the importance of having a qualified, competent team in place. A good leader delegates and knows that segmenting the work-load to allow the experts to handle what they know best is the most efficient way to manage the task at hand. Accomplishing great things with a team of generalists is difficult, to say the least.As a real estate investor or property manager, your team ...
You’ve done your research, crunched numbers, and are ready to say goodbye to your 9-5 corporate gig. Finding the perfect franchise opportunity is top-of-mind, and you’re ready to sign on the line, fork over your initial investment, and get to work! Enthusiasm is admirable. But when it comes to choosing a franchise, careful consideration and strategic due diligence are a must. Do you know what questions to ask a potential franchisor before making ...
In the early days, The Junkluggers relied on a single truck, painted bright green: the paint made the rust a little less noticeable, but also reminded us that we weren’t just any junk removal company. At our core, we were green. That meant, and still means, we care about protecting the earth just as much as we care about our bottom line. Fast forward 12 years, and I’m proud to say we’ve ...
“Thou shalt not hire friends and family.” It’s one of the sacred foundational Business Management Commandments. As a new business owner, I heard it repeated often: hire friends and family at your own risk. Fortunately, I’ve never been one to stick to conventional wisdom, so I went ahead and hired my brother and several childhood friends, raising quite a few eyebrows along the way. Hiring friends and family isn’t a decision to ...
Our mailboxes overflow with advertisements, coupons, and bills, and we dutifully bring reams of material from the office to review before bed. Our children proudly present us with scribbles and drawings we can’t bear to toss. Welcome to the world of The Paper Monster! (Do you even remember what the top of your desk looks like?) Even in today’s predominantly electronic world, paper clutter persists. During chaotic or stressful times, it can feel ...
