Will Franchises Suffer from a Proposed Higher Minimum Wage?

During his January 2015 speech, President Obama mentioned wanting to see a small hike in the current federal minimum wage per hour (the wage varies in states).

In Seattle, the mayor announced a plan to incrementally increase the minimum wage in his city over a span of between three years and seven years to up to $15 per hour.

It seems inevitable that minimum wage employees will be able to look forward to higher wages in the near future.

Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

Almost everyone has a dream of someday being their own boss.

The thought of not having someone tell you how to do your job, and to be in complete control of your schedule is many people’s idea of the perfect employment situation. If you have been daydreaming about handing in your notice and starting out on your own, this article is for you.