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When longtime engineer, Ali Pabarja's position with the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Testing Center was eliminated, he was certain that his next career move would involve becoming his own boss. 'I was tired of working for other people... but I didn't want to open my own original business either,' he ... view this article »
Like many would-be franchisees, Anna wasn't certain of the exact type of franchise she wanted to own when she began her business ownership search, but she did have specific criteria in mind, 'I wanted to find a franchise without a storefront that would work for me,' Anna said. view this article »
Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at the International Franchise Expo (IFE) where franchise concepts, suppliers, and franchisors will have the opportunity to meet face to face with one another. The IFE is the franchise industry's premier annual event, showcasing hundreds of franc... view this article »
Franchise.com has been recognized in the top 5 franchise portals for Confidential Questionnaire (CQ) completion rates, and in the top 10 for overall best performing franchise portals, according to Franchise Benchmark's most recent industry analysis. view this article »
WSI, the world's largest Internet consulting firm, ranks as the #1 Internet Marketing Services Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's January 2010 Franchise 500 - an honor maintained for 10 consecutive years. Additionally, WSI ranks #13 in the Top Home Based Franchises and #49 in America's Top Global... view this article »
Hundreds of franchise concepts will be showcased at the premier franchising event in the South - the Franchise Expo South (FES), sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The three-day show, held January 15-17, 2010, draws entrepreneurs from throughout the southern United States,... view this article »
Over the past 15 years, Jim Idsardi has found success owning numerous businesses, however becoming an entrepreneur wasn't the career path he originally planned on pursuing, "I studied accounting in college, and I wanted to become a DEA agent but when I graduated there was a hiring freeze. I've alwa... view this article »
In celebration of National Family Literacy Month, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations across the U.S. are kicking off their holiday donation drive for the Toys for Tots Literacy Program to help bring awareness to the issue of children's literacy and remind families of the importance of read... view this article »
George Miksovsky spent over 30 years working in the electric utility business. He had broad experience in the industry, from customer service to distribution. However, like so many these days, he was a victim of downsizing. view this article »
Growing up with a father who was a small business owner awakened the entrepreneurial spirit in John Waters early on, "I was always around it, so I was aware of the work ethic that went into owning a business," Waters recalled. While still in college, at Arizona State University, Waters launched two... view this article »
