International Women’s Day (IWD) is Friday, March 8. Fish Window Cleaning is excited to celebrate the holiday by recognizing the impact women have had on FISH’s continued growth as well as the business world at large.What is International Women’s Day?
Pursuing an entrepreneurial dream is often a challenging, but incredibly rewarding, endeavor. Such was the case for John and Laurie Reinagel. The husband-and-wife team are thriving as Fish Window Cleaning franchisees in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their complementary skill sets and natural chemistry has played a major role in their long-term success.
2018 was a phenomenal year for Fish Window Cleaning, the nation’s premier window cleaning franchise, and 2019 is shaping up to be even better. For more than 40 years, Fish Window Cleaning has been providing customers with quality service and a top-notch window cleaning experience. Continual hard work by a dedicated network of franchisees and FISH team members has led to Fish Window Cleaning being recognized by two national Franchise media outlets. FISH Named to Entrepreneur 500 List
Valentine’s Day is upon us and love is in the air. While showing loved ones you care is certainly important at this time of year, there is also no better time to evaluate your own happiness. Ask yourself - are you in love with your career? An average American work week is 40 hours long, but many corporate jobs expect employees to work longer hours, stay late and even answer phone calls and emails on weekends. Those long, hard days can end up negatively affecting your quality of life. Fortunately, many entrepreneurs are able to break away from the drudgery of corporate America and take control of their career (and their happiness!) through franchising.
The new year is upon us, which means thousands of Americans are making New Year’s resolutions to better their lives. Every year, the most-popular resolutions tend to be geared towards improving health and finances – both of which can be bettered by a strategic shift away from an unsatisfying career. Break Away from an Unfulfilling Job Forbes recently reported that employee unhappiness is a prominent problem in workplaces across the country. In fact, nearly 70 percent of employees felt disengaged and unsatisfied at work. 79 percent of people who quit their job cited “lack of appreciation” as their main reason for leaving.
John and Becky Carswell, Fish Window Cleaning’s current Franchisees of the Year, start their workday with a sense of purpose and satisfaction. For John, the alarm goes off at 4:45 a.m., and he is at the office, ready to work by 5:30 a.m. Each morning, John takes the time to personally connect with his staff. He strives to build trust and develop a relationship with each employee to ensure that daily operations run smoothly. He also brings along the family dog to boost employee morale. The Carswells believe that animals can make a notable difference in a work environment and help increase employee happiness and job satisfaction.
Countless franchises have been around for decades – and for good reason! The franchise business model, when done well, is a successful business structure. Though it may take careful preparation and a good deal of effort to get off the ground, once a franchise brand is established, the model is often sustainable. A well-run franchise comes with a franchisee support system, extensive resources and an inclination for steady growth. Competitive Advantage
Employee burnout is on the rise. In fact, according to a recent Gallup study, a majority of employees feel tired or fed up with their employment to some degree. Out of nearly 7,500 full-time employees surveyed, 23 percent reported feeling burned out at work always or very often and an additional 44 percent reported feeling burned out sometimes.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there were approximately 20.4 million U.S. veterans in 2016. As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, many of those veterans are considering their career path after the military; franchising can be a phenomenal second-act career for retired military men and women who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Franchising Combines Profit with Freedom
Employee burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 40 percent of workers reported their job was very or extremely stressful, while 25 percent viewed their job as the number one stressor in their lives.