Gwen Moran
Writer and Author, Specializing in Business and Finance
GWEN MORAN is a freelance writer and co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans (Alpha, 2010).
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Meet the Fearless Female Franchisors Who are Living Their Dreams
Two franchisors who took big risks to bring their passions to life.
How Secondhand Clothing Gave This Woman a Second Chance
Rita Cortese risked everything for her Plato's Closet franchise.
How This Family Rebuilt Their Business After Devastating Losses
A personal tragedy and an economic downturn hit David Ogburn hard, but he staged a comeback.
How This Entrepreneur Coped With Tragedy While Running a Business
Barry Foot turned his passion for cruises into his profession. Then he used his profession to honor his late wife.
How These Entrepreneurs Bounced Back From Unfathomable Loss
Let the stories of these three franchise owners inspire you.
3 Franchisees Who Tackled Adversity Reveal Their Secrets for Success
In their own words, these franchisees explain how they overcame difficult situations, including personal illness and a market downturn.
3 Women to Watch in the Franchising Sector
These executives have what it takes to run a run a network of businesses. If you don't know about them, you will.
How 3 Franchisees Beat the Odds
Cancer, severe weather, economic uncertainty -- three franchise owners share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
How 3 Franchise Owners Came Back From Disaster
When times got tough, these franchisees held their ground and didn't look back.
How One Franchise Owner Got His Businesses Running After Hurricane Sandy
How Eric Casaburi's Retro Fitness and Let's Yo! franchise systems bounced back after the superstorm.
Three Survival Stories From the Franchise World
Fires, credit problems, medical emergencies--there's no end to the obstacles overcome by intrepid franchisees. Here's how three spirited entrepreneurs found success in the face of adversity.
Three Tips for Finding a Franchise Location
How much should your franchisor help in finding the right location?
Finding Your Perfect Franchise
Ten sure-fire strategies for tracking down the right one -- and five things to avoid.
Franchises Go Social
Can your franchise benefit from social media? Find out how the best franchises used this medium to their advantage.
Blinkin' Brilliant
How one man's half decorated house led to a holiday business that's now surging.
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