Business Ownership

Starting and operating a business is no small feat. The journey is fraught with challenges and uncertainties, as reflected in daunting statistics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in four new businesses fail within their first year. Franchising, especially in a recession-proof industry, can be a solid choice.

Small business owners are doing more than living their dreams. They're running the show. And sometimes that requires some help.

Meet OpenWorks Franchisee, Cinthia Chavez. Find out how she has become incredibly successful and gained an incredible amount of knowledge in her journey of business ownership.

As an entrepreneur, you can maximize your business's potential by registering as a Minority Owned Business or applying for Diversity Status. Find out if you qualify and how to get started!

As the working world continues to change due to economic pressures and technological advancements, find out how you can make yourself bulletproof.

Hiring for your commercial cleaning or contractor business is no easy task. Here's how to find someone!

When you're in business for yourself, you're always looking for ways to become better, stronger, and smarter. Here are five ways straight from "The Franchise King" that you can use for your self improvement plan.

The Master Franchise model is unique in franchising. It’s so unique only a few franchisors even offer it. Find out the details and how it differs from the OpenWorks franchise model.

If you're considering becoming a small business owner, you need business credit. But how do you get it if you are in the early stages of building?

Facilities Management: A $1.26 Trillion Global Industry. The numbers don’t lie. Facilities management is a huge industry. That’s an advantage for entrepreneurs entering the space. And while global industry numbers and trends are important to watch, what you should be most interested in are North American trends.