Should You Look At Pet Franchise Ownership?
National Love Your Pet Day is on Feb. 20. Did you know the pet industry is huge and continues to grow?
Some of the best advice I can give to you if you’re looking to someday own a franchise business is to look at industries that are growing. The pet industry is one of them, and I have the stats to prove it. The pet industry is huge … and it continues to grow, with or without a strong economy. Not many industries can claim to do that. But, is that reason…
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As American Airlines prepares to begin daily service to Dallas-Fort Worth to and from Valley International Airport in March, airline representative Dale Morris made a visit to Harlingen last week to meet with city officials and business leaders, as well as take a tour of the airport. Dale Morris, senior consultant for special projects and… https://buff.ly/2N6Wlyv
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Boots to Business Reboot takes place Feb. 22 at the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, providing aid to veterans as small business owners and entrepreneurs. The program takes place from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., providing an overview of business ownership as a career vocation. Additionally, veterans receive an outline and knowledge on the components of a… https://buff.ly/2E9JDfE
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Boots to Business Reboot Boots to Business Reboot provides aid to veterans as small business owners and entrepreneurs. The program takes place from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., providing an overview of business ownership as a career vocation. Additionally, veterans receive an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan and a practical exercise in opportunity recognition. An… https://buff.ly/2N56NXp
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As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, I know first-hand the support, resources and access to networks and financing that entrepreneurs need. While there are many businesses that experience success, the fact remains that only half of all small businesses survive more than five years (source: SBA Office of Advocacy); and about 10-12 percent of… https://buff.ly/2WORpCS
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