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Give Yourself the Gift of Time this Holiday Season with Semi-Absentee Franchising
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to start planning for the business year ahead. So many distractions, though, with visiting family and friends,

The One Simple Secret to Helping Life Partners Become Successful Business Partners
As a Franchise Consultant, I help people take the leap into successful business decisions. We all have principles that guide our work, and my First

Read My Debut Column for Forbes
My first column for Forbes Coaches Council has been published on Forbes.com! Over the course of my life, writing has been a passion. I think

Absentee and Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership Options
What is Absentee Franchise Ownership? Absentee Franchise Ownership is the act of owning a franchise business without working there. Instead, you hire a team of experts

If you’ve always wanted to own a Wisconsin business, Meg will make that dream a reality.
If you’ve always wanted to own a Wisconsin business, Meg will make that dream a reality. Contact her today to learn about franchising opportunities available

Women in Franchising are on the Rise – You Can Be Too
Women in Franchising is on the rise Approximately 26-30% of all franchises are solely woman-owned. Additionally, 41% of new franchisees that have launched in the

Shout Out: Meg Schmitz, business franchise counselor
Meg Schmitz, 56, is a senior franchise consultant for FranChoice, where she has worked for 16 years. Before working at FranChoice, she owned five Great

In business and in health: Commandments for working alongside your significant other
In theory, working with a significant other may sound like a great idea. Who wouldn’t enjoy spending extra time with their loved one? For those

Discover Your Love for Business Ownership – Discovery Day 101
Love is in the air, and so are hundreds of business opportunities. Following your passion for entrepreneurship can be tricky and hard to navigate, but

The Simple Secret to Successful Networking
Networking is one of the most effective ways to further your career. To not network is to miss out on the pulse, to miss the
The Small Investor – Franchising: A Fool-Proof Way to Build Retirement Wealth
Retirement in 2019 looks very different than it did fifteen years ago. Today, people are retiring earlier and living longer, therefore requiring more robust savings

Meg Schmitz with Shalom Klein on Get Down To Business
Recently featured on “Get Down to Business,” Meg discusses the benefits of buying into a franchise with host Shalom Klein. She explains how she matches
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I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you become franchise owners. I’m your entrepreneurial matchmaker, helping you achieve your goals of business ownership, financial security, and peace of mind.
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