Want to trade in your nine-to-five job and work for yourself? You’re not alone. Self-employment is on the rise in America, right alongside the number of people earning six-figure incomes doing so, according to a recent report.

In 2017, the total number of self-employed Americans increased to 40.8 million. That’s up 2.8% from 2016, according to the report by MBO Partners. The number of full-time independent workers earning $100,000 or more rose to 3.2 million, up 4.9% since 2016.

In addition to earning more money, self-employed individuals are also reporting that they’re more happy and healthy without corporate shackles. 77% of self-employed survey respondents say they are happier working on their own than in a traditional job and 64% said independent work is better for their health.

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After years of development and testing, The Groutsmith’s team of product innovators are proud to present a brand new proprietary product for professional use by our Groutsmith service providers.

The Groutsmith Micron Coat is an entirely new kind of tile and grout sealer. Using an extremely durable, ultra-thin clear micron coating, it creates an ultra-strong seal over the entire floor surface protecting both the tile and grout simultaneously.

Let’s dive a little deeper and explore 5 of the biggest advantages this innovative new sealer provides those in search of new ways to keep their surfaces looking like-new every day. Read more

No matter what kind of franchise opportunity you’re considering, all franchisors are required by law to hand out a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) at least two weeks ahead of signing time.

In short, the FDD is a master guidebook to the business. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information about the franchisor and the franchise organization along with the finer details of the opportunity itself.

While these documents are packed with info, it can be a dense read. To the first-time franchise buyer, flipping through page after page of lengthy text and legalese can be daunting.

This guide will help you step through each of the 23 sections or “Items” you’ll find inside. We’ll highlight the key sections to pay close attention to and point out potential FDD red flags to watch out for as well.

Let’s start at the very beginning:

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