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Sharee Ashford of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta: “I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic”

With my experience in the U.S. Army, I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic. Getting overly flustered will cloud your ability to think clearly and analyze what you should do next in that moment of chaos.

In this interview series, we are exploring the subject of dealing with crisis and how to adapt and overcome. The context of this series is the physical and financial fallout that resulted from the COVID 19 pandemic. Crisis management is one characteristic that many successful leaders share in common, and in many cases it is the most important trait necessary to survive and thrive in today’s complex market.

Sharee Ashford is a female entrepreneur and franchise owner of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta. Ashford was in the U.S. Army for six and a half years and continues to serve in the Army reserve to this day. As a sole business owner of a company predominantly dominated by men, Ashford hopes to encourage o…

AdvantaClean Adds Newest Franchise Location in Atlanta

AdvantaClean, a franchise specializing in indoor air quality, mold remediation and emergency water removal services, added its newest franchise location in Atlanta, Georgia.

AdvantaClean focuses on mold removal, water damage restoration, crawl space encapsulation, air duct cleaning, building sanitizing and fire damage repair and restoration. These services comprise a singular package of emergency and scheduled services not offered by other restoration franchise companies, to preserve and restore homes and businesses.

AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford, which officially opened on September 1, is owned by Sandy Springs resident Sari Papazian. Papazian was born in raised in Syria and was a member of the Syrian National Basketball team prior to coming to the United States on a work visa in 2013.

Papazian previously worked as a buyer and manager at a discount clothing company. Last year, he and a partner started a sanitizing …

The Patch Boys Franchise Experiencing Rapid Growth And Record Sales

The Patch Boys Franchise Experiencing Rapid Growth And Record Sales New locations and national recognition among company milestones in first year as part of BELFOR Franchise Group

Since being acquired by BELFOR Franchise Group in June 2020, The Patch Boys has added 32 licenses nationwide.

As the demand for the company's services: including drywall repair and installation, ceiling and plaster repair, popcorn ceiling removal and texture matching – significantly increased in the past year, The Patch Boys franchise network achieved record sales.

Additionally, The Patch Boys was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the "Fastest Growing Franchises in 2020" and on their 2021 Franchise 500® ranking. The company was also named one of the "Top 100 Home Service Franchises to Invest In" by Franchise Connect Magazine and included in Franchise Business Review's list of "200 Best Franchises to Buy."

"Whether fixing a water damaged wall after a …

The Patch Boys Drywall Repair Franchise Takes Training Seriously

The Patch Boys Drywall Repair Franchise Takes Training Seriously Investing in THE PATCH BOYS franchise means access to industry leading support from day one

THE PATCH BOYS’ mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive in business and provide an essential service to their community.

With the help of BELFOR Franchise Group, we arrange the resources you need to make it happen.

Our franchisees have access to one of the most comprehensive training and support platforms in the franchise industry. Our extensive training and support platform is designed to shorten the learning curve for new franchise owners, helping to get established quickly and chart a course for growth.

We help you with everything from mastering our business model, marketing, technical proficiency, as well as empower you to develop as an entrepreneur through ongoing mentoring and coaching.

“It’s more than advantageous to have the leading name in restoration and service franchise…

Investing In The Patch Boys Franchise Is Advantageous In Good Times And Bad

Investing In The Patch Boys Franchise Is Advantageous In Good Times And Bad Brand President Ted Speers explains why joining a franchise brand that provides an essential service is the way to go.

THE PATCH BOYS, the leading drywall repair franchise in the nation, exists to help entrepreneurs prosper in a straightforward business that meets the evergreen need for expert drywall repair.

As one of the only national brands that specializes in drywall repair, THE PATCH BOYS franchise owners have a leg up on local competition.

As part of BELFOR Franchise Group, THE PATCH BOYS franchise owners have access to jobs from our suite of service and restoration brands, as well as benefit from world class training & ongoing support.

We recently sat down with Ted Speers, Brand President with THE PATCH BOYS, to find out what makes THE PATCH BOYS a best-bet investment, as well as why is it advantageous to own a recession-resistant business, and much mor…

The Patch Boys – Choose The Most Affordable Home Services Franchise

Choose The Most Affordable Home Services Franchise The home services industry is booming and now is a great time to start a home services business.

Drive through any neighborhood in America and you’ll probably pass a half-dozen yard signs advertising a home services franchise business. You’ll also likely see at least as many service trucks touting this home improvement company or that “latest product for the home.”

It’s no secret that the home services industry is booming.

Everywhere we turn, there are signs that people are investing in their single greatest asset–their house. If you’re reading this, you’re one of the thousands of entrepreneurs considering starting a home services business. But that choice can become complicated.

After all, the home services industry is as complex as your home and its myriad components and systems.

From lighting to windows to foundation and beyond, there’s a home services franchise opportunity serving …

Home Helpers® Home Care of Martinsburg Launches Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship Program

Here at Home Helpers, we’re always looking for new ways to innovate the home care industry and provide a better experience for all of our clients. Recently, Home Helpers® Home Care of Martinsburg made incredible strides by launching the Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program.

The program is available to those 16 and older and provides real-world, hands-on opportunities to individuals considering joining the home health care field.

The First of Its Kind in West Virginia

Working alongside the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and the State Department of Economic Development, the Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program takes roughly one year to complete. Throughout that year, individuals will receive 144 hours of class time and roughly 2,000 hours of hands-on experience. At the end of the program, all participants will have obtained invaluable paid work experience in the home care industry …

Home Helpers Observes National Hire a Veteran Day

July 18, 2019

Home Helpers® Home Care will commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day this July 25 by pushing through the home stretch of its recruitment goal to hire 3,000 veterans and service families.

Home Helpers® Home Care, a leading network of in-home Caregiving providers, will commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day this July 25 by pushing through the home stretch of its recruitment goal to hire 3,000 veterans and service families.

To help achieve its veteran recruitment goal set in 2017, Home Helpers will host a Facebook Live session next Thursday, July 25, from Noon to 1 p.m. EDT in partnership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). The social media event will give a behind-the-scenes look at the company's commitment to military and veteran communities and its active hiring efforts. It will also detail what types of opportunities Home Helpers offers and how to apply.

"Veterans and veteran families perform extremely wel…

Home Helpers Named a Top Senior Care Franchise by Franchise Business Review

October 15, 2019

Independent Survey shows 90% of franchise owners surveyed said they enjoy their franchise system.

Home Helpers® was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of just 14 senior care companies to qualify for its 2019 list of the Top Senior Care Franchises.

Home Helpers® mission is to be the extended family when the family can’t be there –providing top quality in-home care and home health care services that improve quality of life and create peace of mind. We work with you to help your family make the best care decisions with customized, affordable options that keep your loved ones where they belong: at home, living safe, independent, and engaged lives.

Franchise Business Review, a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, is the only ranking of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and perfor…

Home Helpers – Advancing the Most Comprehensive Care Program in Home Care

June 15, 2020

Home Helpers, the leading in-home care franchise has announced the launch of its new website as part of a larger strategy to offer the most comprehensive care program in the industry.

“At Home Helpers Home Care, we are working on ways to advance Home Care, by developing comprehensive care solutions and enhancing the employment experience Caregivers have within our system,” Home Helpers President and CEO Emma Dickison said. “Launching a new site will allow us to make employment easier than before and also enable our customers to reach information about specific care conditions more quickly and easily.”

The new website streamlines the employment application process and all communications that follow with prospective hires. With its desire to employ the most qualified applicants, Home Helpers reimagined all touchpoints following application submissions.

Rather than using standard settings, the company offers preferred methods of c…

Home Helpers Snags New Marketing Talent

September 21, 2020

Home Helpers has announced two marketing leadership hires.

The in-home care franchise that provides exceptional in-home care to seniors and others in more than 1,000 communities across the United States, announced today that seasoned marketing professionals Alison Lang and Emily Hall have joined the company as Senior Director of Marketing and Senior Brand Manager, respectively.

“We are grateful to have Alison and Emily join the Home Helpers team,” Home Helpers President and CEO Emma Dickison said.

“As we continue to grow of our organization, we need the right marketing minds to guide us through with data-driven strategies, novel thinking and reliable multi-channel expertise. Alison and Emily have the chops to help us take Home Helpers to the next level.”

Lang comes from Fifth Third Bank where she served as assistant vice president of digital marketing.

She previously spent time at Cincinnati-based marke…