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While online reviews and social media shares are important, there’s something unique about a genuine recommendation from a satisfied customer. Word of mouth has the ability to reach new customers, build trust, and establish a positive reputation for your business within your community. Below we highlight simple ways to create referrals and ideas to build…

You’ve landed on a fantastic franchise opportunity. The concept is intriguing, the brand is well-known, and the potential for success is promising. But before you dive headfirst into this exciting venture, it’s time to enter the discovery period with your franchise partner. This is your opportunity to look under the hood and into the inner…

Starting a pressure washing business can be lucrative for those who enjoy working outdoors and are willing to put in the effort to build a successful business. Once you’ve established a solid customer base and have built up your reputation, you may start thinking about expanding your services. One option to consider is franchising. Franchising…

Will there be a recession this year? What’s happening with the job market? Will AI take over the world? While we cannot predict the future, we know that the business landscape is constantly evolving and influenced by various factors, such as shifting market trends and changing consumer behavior. As a result, the prospect of starting…

Written by: Eric Stehle, VP of Development Starting a business is hard. I should know, I’ve done it 6 times.  At age 22, I decided to start my first business from scratch. I was young, arrogant, and had no fear and it turned out to be an eye opener. I was successful, but the required…

As a franchise owner, your success depends on many factors, including your ability to build relationships. This includes customers, employees, other businesses, and members of your community. One way to strengthen these relationships is to become actively involved in your community. As the saying goes, it’s not what you know it’s who you know. When…

Are you among the 62% of Americans seriously considering owning a business? According to The New York Post, more than three in five American non-business owners want to transition to business ownership. While starting a business from scratch can be daunting, there is an alternative option that may be the perfect fit for you –…

A franchise with set hours and remote work capabilities offers entrepreneurs an excellent work-life balance. You may dream of owning your own business, but the idea of long hours, constant stress, managing a big group of employees, and lack of work-life balance can be a deterrent. However, with a family-focused franchise business, like Shine, that…

With the right franchise opportunity, you can take control of your career and find great employees to support you. The ability to be your own boss, set your schedule, and make decisions about your business, with the foundation of a proven business model and support from a larger organization, is why franchise opportunities have become…

Creating an iconic home services brand requires compelling storytelling and the ability to connect with customers at a deeper level than others. Customer loyalty to iconic brands looks like an unbreakable union or in other words, creates a customer for life. Shine operates in the home services industry. However, the ideals of an iconic brand…