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 ...
