by Jane Stein | Jul 17, 2018 | Be the boss, Benefits of Franchising, She Owns It, Women Winning
She Owns it – Chawanne Rutues- Burns – Budget Blinds Tell me about your background. I am a wife a mother and a Chemical Engineer. I am not originally from Michigan, but I have lived here for about 20 years. I have two young boys Cannon – 4 and Chase...
by Jane Stein | Apr 19, 2018 | Be the boss, Benefits of Franchising, Family Business, Franchise Advice, Reinvention, She Owns It, Uncategorized
Jane Abraham has enjoyed a successful career in the private sector, the non-profit sector and the political arena. Most recently, she served as Chairman of the Congressional Commission to Study the Potential for a National Women’s History Museum. Jane’s professional...
by Jane Stein | Mar 4, 2018 | Benefits of Franchising, Business Ownership
People decide to invest in a franchise for a variety of reasons: they want to be their own boss; they’re looking to embark on a new career path; they’re hoping for more financial independence. The reasons are many and the allure of owning your own business is strong....
by Jane Stein | Jan 4, 2018 | Benefits of Franchising, Women Winning
The spotlight on women in the workplace seems to be brighter than ever these days. With female college graduates surpassing male graduates consistently for over 30 years, you would think that the trend would lead to an increase of women in leadership positions and the...
by Jane Stein | Aug 17, 2017 | Benefits of Franchising, Business Ownership
Think About the End at the Start Often I discuss with potential franchisees when we meet not only how to start owning and operating a business, but planning their strategic exit as well. This shocks some people, because they’re just starting to explore the business...
by Jane Stein | Jul 12, 2017 | Benefits of Franchising, Franchise of the Month
Once Upon A Child offers a truly unique retail franchise opportunity as the largest national children’s resale store of its kind — focusing on the buying and selling of high-quality, new and gently used apparel, toys, baby equipment and furniture for children (from...