Baby Boomers
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The Baby Boomer Franchising Boom
Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they're turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we've witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise sector, a major area of... -
The Five Points of a Franchise Star
Just as we happily share our vast point of sale (POS) experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them make the best decisions from the very beginning, we at Sintel Systems are happy to share articles and commentary about the retail franchise market. Forbes.com sees five factors that make a difference to influence franchise success. We'll call... -
A Franchise Personality Fit For A King
Is "Franchise Personality" an Urban Legend? Not according to Joel Libava, The Franchise King. In a recent post on TheFranchiseKing.com blog, "Do you have the right personality for a franchise business?," Libava writes, "Not everybody is right for franchise ownership. If you happen to have the 'franchise personality,' great. You’ll get to enjoy many advantages of the business model of... -
As Second Career Franchisers, Baby Boomers Are in the Zone
Considering a mid-life career change instead of retirement? Consider franchising, a decision numerous baby boomers have made, which is fueling a franchise boom. Boomer demographics continue to influence the workplace and small business investment. Take as an example a recent blog post at WirelessZONE on baby boomers choosing the "new retirement." WirelessZONE has seen an unabated trend in baby boomers...