 Franchise Episodes on
SOHO Today
SOHO Today is hosted by Mary Joan Schultheisz, and it's all about small businesses. SOHO Today can be seen live Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, and in the InTimeTV.com archives any time. So if you miss a show or want to refer a colleague or friend you’ll always be able to find us.
SOHO stands for Small Office, Home Office, and small business is the focus of this show. On SOHO Today we provide you with tips, tools and techniques for running and growing your small business. We explore topics like technology, financing and insurance, how to get started, how to grow and how to compete against larger companies.
Franchises: What To Know, How To Get Started — View the show here!
Guest: Elizabeth Gardner, Director, Retail/Franchise Initiative, Women's Business Development Center. Ms Gardner brings over 10 years of experience in marketing and business development with a special emphasizes on small business. The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is a nationally and internationally recognized not-for-profit organization established to launch new businesses and strengthen existing businesses in the Chicago area.
Guest: Mark Ferguson, U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois District Office
The SBA offers many programs and services to help small business start, grow and succeed. Mark has a master's degree in finance, and prior to joining the SBA in 1991 he worked in the mortgage industry as a loan officer.
Guest: Susan P. Kezios founded Women in Franchising, Inc. (WIF) in 1987 and the American Franchisee Association (AFA) in 1993. She has testified before five different Congressional Committees on the relationship between franchisor and franchisee. A former franchisee herself, Susan's 25+ years in the industry makes her an experienced franchise coach for individuals searching for their perfect franchise.
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