Entries by Steve Schultz

Attracting Your Most Important Asset: How to Hire and Keep Valuable Employees

It can be awfully tempting to view employees solely as financial liabilities, especially around payday. Obviously, the individuals cashing those paychecks are what make your business hum. In today’s crowded marketplace, employees are often spoiled with options as to where to spend their time in exchange for a salary. Gone are the halcyon days where […]

Steps for Applying for and Owning a Franchise

Franchise ownership has grown steadily over the last five years and it’s no wonder, considering that the total franchise monetary output in the US has increased over $200 billion over the last decade. Franchises are popular because you are buying into a tried-and-true system, which allows you the freedom to be your own boss without […]

Myth vs. Fact: 3 Franchise Myths Dispelled

Franchising is a popular business model right now because it works and consistently produces results. In fact, accounting franchise businesses continue to outperform the overall U.S. economy in terms of new jobs and overall growth—a winning combination.  One of the immediate perks of franchising for potential investors is that it provides independence and autonomy without sacrificing […]

4 Ways Franchising Differs from Entrepreneurship

If you’re thinking about investing in bookkeeping franchise opportunities, then you may consider yourself an entrepreneur. However, entrepreneurship is different from franchising. Entrepreneurs are typically people who invest in and start new businesses, and according to that basic definition, it’s easy to see the similarities to starting a franchise. However, when you look more closely, […]

Understanding the Investment: Your Guide to the Royalties, Charges, and Fees Involved in Starting a Franchise

Opening your own accounting franchise with Supporting Strategies can be one of the smartest financial investments you ever make. As a franchisee, you can own your own business while taking advantage of the reputation, tools, knowledge, and resources of your franchisor. However, access to those benefits comes with a variety of costs you should understand […]