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Feb 10, 2025

What the new US trade tariffs could mean for your...

Within days of taking office, President Donald Trump has caused ripples across the world by threatening to introduce hefty import duty taxes (tariffs) on a long list of goods supplied into the...

Feb 5, 2025

Opportunities for women and girls in STEM...

On February 11, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Science is one of the STEM career sectors, with the others being technology, engineering...

Feb 1, 2025

What does Canada Post's price hike mean for you?

In January, Canada Post increased the cost of its stamps and mail products by 25%, a move that experts branded "risky and ineffective". However, those experts also noted the potential opportunity...

Jan 21, 2025

Why you must prepare for uncertainty

The last 5 years have taught us about uncertainty and the impact that external events can have on our businesses, lifestyles and habits. Global events such as the pandemic and the Russian...

Jan 14, 2025

Never compromise on your standards

Running a franchise business gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to master their own destiny and be their own boss, within a supportive environment complete with ongoing training, centralized...

Jan 10, 2025

6 Important skills for franchisees to master

If you want to run your own business and be your own boss, you need to be single-minded, plan ahead, calculate your costs wisely and apportion your time sensibly. However, there are also some...

Jan 5, 2025

Mental health in the workplace

We are living through tough times, and it's not surprising that we are seeing more mental health challenges in the workplace. As we approach October 10 and look to mark World Mental Health Day,...

Dec 31, 2024

Emerging trends in franchising

As we reflect on another year, let's consider the emerging trends that are likely to influence future outcomes. Understanding these trends can help existing franchisees make effective decisions...

Dec 20, 2024

10 questions to ask before joining a franchise

You may have a million questions when faced with the prospect of signing on the dotted line. It's important to take stock, read the Franchise Agreement fully, and consult trusted experts before...

Dec 10, 2024

Handling postal service disruptions at Christmas

For franchises that sell products online and ship them to customers, news of postal service disruptions at this critical time of year can be very disheartening. After all, nobody wants to let...

Dec 3, 2024

Looking to join a franchise in 2025?

If you have decided that 2025 is the year that you will become your own boss, franchising may be the entry you need into entrepreneurship. Franchising offers you a support network, training, an...

Nov 29, 2024

Why franchising is perfect for graduates

The news is full of stories about highly qualified graduates who cannot find work. Instead of feeling gloomy about the state of the Canadian job market, why not expand your horizons and consider...

Nov 21, 2024

Don't be caught out by minimum wage increases

The minimum wage for temporary foreign workers is rising on November 8, and if you are looking to recruit seasonal help for Christmas, this change will affect you. . What is...

Nov 11, 2024

Hiring temporary foreign workers: What you need to...

There are three ways in which Canadian franchises can employ foreign workers on temporary contracts: 1. Via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program [1] 2. By obtaining an International...

Oct 31, 2024

Hiring The Right People

Many franchises - such as food, hospitality and delivery franchises - need staff to meet demand, but others - including service-based franchises such as cleaning, dog walking and vending machine...

Oct 22, 2024

Countdown to Christmas is On!

With Thanksgiving out of the way and Halloween around the corner, the countdown is now on to Christmas. For many, this is a period that will see sales increase and customers become more...

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