Starting a small business is an exciting venture; it allows entrepreneurs to seize control of their own career and financial future. But with that control comes responsibility and risk, and entrepreneurs need to make the right steps early in the game to succeed. One of the most important steps new business owners will make is … Continue reading "Opportunity Knocks With Senior Care Businesses"

The senior population is one of the fastest growing age groups in the United States, accounting for 40 million of the population, or 1 in 7 people. With so many people in the United States living longer, it’s important that senior health take a priority, from diet to physical fitness. For many this presents a … Continue reading "Understanding the Growing Senior Population"

A common mistake small business owners make is trying to do everything themselves.  Many feel that to get things done properly they need to be in control of every aspect of their business.  This is a losing strategy, however, both personally and professionally—no one person is necessarily an expert in every area, and, despite how … Continue reading "Successful Business Owners Recognize They Can’t Do It All"

Many people hoping to start a franchise operation will face the dilemma of where to obtain needed start-up capital.  There are many different options for obtaining funding, from traditional lending institutions like banks and credit unions, to angel investors, to crowd lending websites that have become increasingly popular in recent years. Another option is asking … Continue reading "Advantages and Disadvantages of Borrowing Start-Up Capital from Friends and Family"

With the ongoing economic recession, banks and other lending institutions have been more reluctant to grant loans to prospective small business owners, making obtaining funding increasingly difficult.  Many factors go into a lender’s decision to lend money to a prospective home care franchise owner, including the reputation and history of the franchisor. What are a … Continue reading "Securing Funding to Start a Home Care Franchise Operation"