Posts from May, 2020 May 27, 2020 3 Reasons Local Businesses Can Have the Biggest Environmental Impact Consumers increasingly seek out businesses that recognize and follow through on sustainable business practices. Whether by reducing unnecessary waste or creating a brand with strong environmental values, businesses can increase their value and achieve overall success. While ... Continue Reading May 19, 2020 What Types of Businesses Thrive During a Recession? Recessions are particularly difficult times for small businesses. During the Great Recession, more than 170,000 small businesses closed down between 2007 and 2009. With the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, job security has become a top issue for millions of ... Continue Reading May 08, 2020 Resale Franchises Help Consumers Declutter, Destress—and Make a Profit More than 76 percent of Americans reported they engage in spring cleaning every year, according to a survey from the American Cleaning Institute. Yet, clutter is a significant issue for the majority of Americans. This may be due to the fact that spaces that tend to get the ... Continue Reading May 07, 2020 Giving Back to the Community Remains a Priority for these Resale Franchise Owners When the economic tailwinds are strong, there are more opportunities for business owners to give back to their communities through charitable initiatives. However, it’s when communities are facing the most challenging financial situations that philanthropic efforts have the ... Continue Reading