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As more and more downsized workers contemplate their futures, the Business.Gov website is turning out as one of "The places to be," online for those that are leaning towards becoming their own bosses.

This revamped US Government website is going to turn out to be one… Continue

Greetings, fellow Ohio Economic Dev. folks.

I am involved in the franchise industry-I help Northeast Ohio residents find great franchises for them to own.

I am also involved in Economic Dev. activities in Cleveland.

Please check out my franchise blog, and subscribe, if you want to stay up to date on franchise trends etc.

For the Northeast Ohio interested folks, I ru… Continue

The reality of investing in a franchise of your own is this;

Turn-key does not mean that the franchise company will do everything!

More reality;

When you invest in a franchise start -up, do not expect to draw a paycheck at the beginning. This is the most difficult part of a career transition from employee to business owner. {And sometimes from employee to employer} I recommend that before you invest in a franchise/business start-up of your own, you have 6-9 months of living expe… Continue