If owning a business is one of your main goals, you may have questioned which is the best route to business ownership – franchises vs. startups. After all, outside of family succession, these are two of the most common ways entrepreneurs become business owners.

What Is Entrepreneurship Month?

In Part 7 of our home-cleaning franchising series, we explored key differences between franchisors that offer business consulting services and those who actively coach and support you in all aspects of your life as a business owner. In the final two installments of our series, we look at why it’s so important for a franchise company to make promoting engagement and building a strong sense of community amongst franchise owners a priority.  

Choosing a franchisor is akin to choosing a life partner. It’s best to learn all the nuances – like, leaving the cap off the toothpaste, drinking straight from the carton, or hanging the TP roll upside down – before you sign a contract. This post is the first in a multi-part series in which we explore vital – not always intuitive – nuances about home cleaning franchises and the best questions to ask to uncover them quickly.

You’ve decided that corporate life just isn’t for you. You’ve taken and passed a few of those "Are you an Entrepreneur?" self quizzes with flying colors. You’ve dug deep into the advice, pros and cons of starting your own business and are thinking you might be well-suited for a franchise venture. You have researched all different types of franchising opportunities and are thinking: ‘Hey, a home cleaning franchise sounds really great!'

If you often find yourself dreaming about becoming your own boss, here’s a 3-step process to help you discover if it’s the right path for you!

Sales is one of the most important aspects of a growing business. Unfortunately, for some people, sales can be very intimidating. Before contacting your customers, you'll want to have a strategy in place that can help you feel cool and confident when the questions, comments and concerns come your way.

• 5 Steps For Making a Sale[Infographic]

Your business is open, your marketing is active, but your sales aren't closing as fast as you would like. MaidPro understands that without successful sales employees your company won't grow. Katherine Dougherty, Director of the National Sales Center, is here to help by sharing her 9 Tips For Hiring Successful Sales Employees. Watch the video or read the blog below!

• 9 Tips For Hiring Successful Sales Employees [Infographic]

 If you have ever researched franchising, you’ll know there’s a large array of options available. Here we are eight great reasons to consider buying  a home cleaning franchise.