For those of us who have been analyzing the facts over even living the facts… there seems to be definite signs of “ageism” and growing forms of age discrimination. You may believe those issues are happening to others or that it often occurs to people five years older from whatever age that you are! It could happen to you as …
Part 2 – Do We Continue to Look for Jobs or Leave Corporate America?
Mike thought he had about a year left with his current company and if he could hold on, he would get the stocks he was promised at the time he was hired and we would have a bigger cushion. Unfortunately, our plans did not fit in with his company’s plan and he was given a severance package. I still had …
Job Insecurity in Today’s Market – 3 Part Series
My Grandfather had a very different work experience than my Father did and my work experience was even more different than my father’s. My Grandfather worked for the same company for 25 years and retired (semi-retired – he was entrepreneurial). My Father worked for several CPA firms and the government – each time he was changing companies for better opportunities …
What is an entrepreneur?
Why people just don’t understand franchising. The Merriam-Webster Definition of Entrepreneur: one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise During a recent franchise conference, one of the panel speaker related a story in which he was at a meeting at a local university. He struck up a conversation with one of the university’s Business Professors …
Low-Cost Franchises
Did you know you can own a low cost franchise business where you actually enjoy working? Low cost franchise opportunities do exist and offer a great introduction into franchising. These opportunities can be great for the candidate looking for something part-time, with minimal money to invest, can be a passive business, minimal or no employees and you can expand your …
Buy a franchise or go to college
With the cost of a college degree surpassing the annual rates of inflation and the job market is so weak due to a poor economy, it is no wonder why so many young adults graduate with an average debt of $30,000. The researchers also note that student debt figures could be misleading because colleges/universities may not account for private loans …