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Should Franchise Owners Follow the Rules?

Posted in Business on February 20, 2019 by Joel Davis

We understand. You want to open your own home care franchise because you dream of being your own boss. You have the entrepreneur spirit and drive to put in extra time and effort to create something great, and you have a passion for helping seniors live happily in their own homes. In some ways, a franchise offers the best of both worlds: You get to open your own business and “be the boss,” but you don’t have to spend energy reinventing the wheel to design the systems and processes needed to make your business ahead of the pack. But sometimes,…

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Doing the Right Thing!

Posted in Business on September 10, 2015 by FirstLight Home Care

For several decades, home care “companions” have provided care to elderly individuals. The employers of these workers (whether privately employed by the family or employed by a third-party Home Care Agency) were not required to pay overtime (nor minimum wage in some states). This has been known as the “Companion Care Exemption” because these workers were exempt from federal wage and hour law as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The effect of this exemption has been to keep wages low, thereby making overall care costs more affordable. However, worker advocacy groups have argued that many senior care…

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Small Business Forecast: 2014

Posted in Business on January 10, 2014 by FirstLight Home Care

An entrepreneur’s spirit is optimistic. It would have to be in order to start a business. After all, who starts a business with the attitude to fail? Not an entrepreneur, that’s for sure. So, it may not come as a surprise that small business owners have very high hopes for 2014. With the economy making a significant comeback, entrepreneurs are putting their best foot forward, with their focus on a brighter tomorrow. According to The Wall Street Journal  , the economy is showing favorable signs for small businesses; with the employment rate in November at the lowest it’s been in 5 years, and the…

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How To Use LinkedIn For Business

Posted in Business on January 10, 2014 by FirstLight Home Care

Small businesses can truly set themselves a part from the competition by optimizing LinkedIn effectively. Increasing brand awareness, searching for and discovering exceptional talent, innovative and creative advertising opportunities, collaborating with other business owners, entrepreneurs and industry experts for resources and advice, leveraging new business deals, and networking are all valuable tools at the disposal of entrepreneurs. What are a few simple and most impacting ways to utilize these tools to their fullest potential? We have a few ideas for you: Using keywords in your company’s profile page . This tip is especially handy for job seekers and business seekers. Choosing the appropriate key…

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What it takes to own a FirstLight Home Care Franchise Business

Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, FirstLight Home Care, Franchising on October 5, 2012 by Jeff Bevis

If you are reading this blog post, then I am going to assume that you probably have an interest in FirstLight Home Care.  Or maybe you are just exploring the various franchise opportunities that are available to you. I will be upfront with you…FirstLight Home Care and franchising in general aren’t for everyone.  This is why we have a rigorous award process that ensures that it’s a good fit for BOTH sides.  Therefore, I’d like to share with you today what I feel it takes to own a FirstLight Home Care franchise business. So, without further ado, here are some of the…

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