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Kim Kavin was an editorial staffer at newspapers and magazines for a decade before going full-time freelance in 2003. She has written for The Washington Post, NBC's Think, The Hill and more about the need to protect independent contractor careers. She co-founded the grassroots, nonpartisan, self-funded group Fight For Freelancers.

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How This Mom-Daughter Team Drove More Than $7.5 Million In Sales In Their First Business Year

The mother-daughter team behind Kroma have raised $9 million and attracted A-list celebrity endorsements — all without driving each other nuts.

Buying a Franchise

These Franchises Are Big-Time Earners Right Now, and They’re Fun!

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Buying a Franchise

He Used To Train Horses. Now His Business Does $11 Million In Annual Revenue.

To become Floor Coverings International top franchisee, Jeffrey Bell had to learn to delegate.

Buying a Franchise

She Competed On The U.S. Olympic Swim Team Before Becoming This Brand’s Top Franchisee. Here’s Her Winning Business Strategy.

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Buying a Franchise

He Got Bored With Retirement. Now He’s Selling $18 Million Annually.

Don Lanier was ready for a change, and that pushed him to succeed. Here's how he did it.

Building a Business

Is Inflation Hurting Your Mom and Pop Shop? Here’s What To Do.

For small, local business owners, just as inflation calms in one area of operations, it rears its head somewhere else. Here's how experts say to deal with it.

Marketing

Experts Say This Is the Key to Marketing a Mom and Pop Business

Whatever you do, don't stop too soon.

Buying a Franchise

This Father-Son Team Became the Top Dogtopia Franchisees In Record Time. Here’s How They Did It.

They went into business knowing exactly what their value proposition would be.

Buying a Franchise

Want Your Boss’s Job? Here’s How 8 Employees Became Franchisees.

You can learn a lot from their journeys up the ladder.

Buying a Franchise

Do You Need a ‘Babysitter’ for Your Business?

Nir Katularu owns multiple locations of Painting With a Twist, and he thinks even the most free-spirited among us could all use a little oversight.

Buying a Franchise

We Crunched 5 Years of Franchise Industry Data. Here Are 4 Big Trends You Should Know About.

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Buying a Franchise

Yes, You Can Buy a Franchise In a Bad Economy — But First, Ask These 5 Questions

A step-by-step guide on what to find out before you sign.

Buying a Franchise

Thinking of Buying a Franchise? These Four Industries Are Flaming Hot Right Now

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Buying a Franchise

Women and Minorities Getting Rejected for Business Loans Is a Huge Problem. This Franchise Tried a New Training Program, and Now It Has a 100% Approval Rate for Diverse Franchisees.

Here's how you can replicate their success.

Building a Business

This Entrepreneur Grew His Tow Boat Business by Sponsoring Little League Games

Sometimes, to impress your target audience, you've got to spend a little where they spend their time.

Buying a Franchise

The Pandemic Created ‘Childcare Deserts,’ and This Bilingual Education Company Is Stepping In to Fill the Void

Canadian brand Maple Bear had been eyeing expansion to the U.S. for a while, but changing demographics during the pandemic finally made the time right.

Buying a Franchise

One-Two Punch: She Opened One of the First Mayweather Boxing Franchises, and Then the Pandemic Hit

Kathy Davis knows the meaning of rolling with the punches.

Buying a Franchise

These People Signed Up to Be a Brand’s First-Ever Franchisee. How Did That Go?

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Tech

Want To Reach Millions With Your Video Content? Try FAST Platforms

"FAST" is a growing competitor to cable and major streaming services. Entrepreneur is joining, and you might want to get involved too.

Buying a Franchise

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The franchise industry is shifting. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve in 2022.

Buying a Franchise

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Buying a Franchise

Here’s Why Chicken Franchises Are Booming

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Human Resources

How the PRO Act Threatens High-Skill Careers

Lawmakers say the bill is about "gig workers," but in reality, it targets interpreters, translators, financial advisers, bookkeepers and more

Human Resources

Franchise Owners Say PRO Act Threatens Their American Dream

Immigrant and Black Americans say lawmakers should support, not obstruct, the creation of generational wealth

Human Resources

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Human Resources

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Human Resources

Parents and Caregivers Say PRO Act Would Harm Their Families

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Human Resources

Small Business Owners Fear the PRO Act’s ABC Test

The PRO Act's ABC Test threatens mutually beneficial relationships with independent contractors

Human Resources

Older Women Say PRO Act Unfairly Targets Them

The law would force many independent contractors to become employees, which many older women say would be disruptive to their careers.

Human Resources

What Is The ABC Test, And How Could It Harm Freelancers and Independent Contractors?

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