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From shopping at the grocery store to filling up at the gas station, it’s hard not to notice the looming possibility of a recession nearly everywhere you go. With the threat of economic downturn at the forefront of people’s minds, opening a business may seem like an impossible feat.

Neighborly | Why The Home Services Industry Remains Recession-Resilient

Qualified candidates are postponing starting a business due to increasing interest rates, financing delays and volatile stock markets, and low unemployment coupled with high wages means candidates are less motivated to leave their jobs now. But believe it or not, a less-than-stellar economic outlook does not mean that your entrepreneurial dreams need to be put on hold.

For the home service industry, businesses can thrive even during a recession. Regardless of the economic state, homeowners will continue to invest in their homes, making Neighborly® and the home services industry at large rather recession r…

Family-owned and operated businesses are a core pillar in both local communities and the economy. These businesses offer a range of benefits that give them an essential place in our lives. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 small businesses are family-owned, and account for 62% of employment in the United States.

Family-owned businesses also tend to form mutually beneficial relationships within their communities, which results in more investment back into these communities and brand loyalty with recurring customers for the business. Have you and your family considered owning a business? Neighborly Offers The Advantages Of A Family-Owned & Operated Business

What is a Family-Owned Business?A family-owned business is a company that is owned and operated by two or more family members. The structure of a family-owned business can vary, as family members can take on different roles or responsibilities.

One common structure for family-owned businesses is to have …

Balancing work and family can be a challenge. In fact, many people who currently work 9-to-5 jobs often dream of starting their own business as a viable way to find a better work-life balance. According to a recent survey, 95% of employees said they wanted more flexible hours, while 78% wanted location flexibility.

A Neighborly Franchise Can Give You More Quality Family Time Flexibility is highly sought after, and traditional jobs don’t always offer the kind that employees are looking for. If you fall into the category of those seeking a better work-life balance, there may be another path for you to consider: franchise ownership.

How to Balance Work and Family as a Franchise OwnerFor many, business ownership is a great way to find a better work-life balance, particularly if the business is a franchise. There are several key benefits of franchising that make it an excellent choice.

More FlexibilityWhen you work for someone else, balancing your day-t…

As we approach the holiday season, it’s an excellent time to reflect and give thanks. As a franchise owner, there is much to be thankful for, including working a job you enjoy, freedom and flexibility, and the ability to make a positive impact. For many, being a small business owner is one of the most satisfying career choices. In fact, 74% of business owners reported being happy or somewhat happy with owning a business.

This Thanksgiving season, we’re thankful for the abundant benefits Neighborly® brings to its extended family. From resources and tools to networking opportunities and ongoing support, Neighborly’s commitment to clients and franchise owners continues to define us as a company.

1: A Family of Services Accelerates Business Growth

There is no shortage of great companies with established brands, proven processes, and quality products or services at Neighborly. From lawn care to plumbing to custom cabinet storage solutions or home inspectio…

November 04, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, TX - Neighborly® announced its top performing franchise owners of the year during the brand’s annual Reunion conference last month in Nashville, Tennessee.

“With the highest attendance we’ve ever experienced, this year’s Reunion represented a culmination of a year of growth,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly.

Top-performing franchise owners across Neighborly’s franchise network were recognized at the event, with awards including Rookie of the Year, presented to franchise owners who demonstrated outstanding performance in sales and building their organizations in their first 12 months, and the Neighborly Award, presented to franchise owners who are champions of the Neighborly vision, among many more. The highest honor a franchise owner can receive, Franchisee of the Year, was presented by each brand to the owners who have demonstrated exemplary growth, leadership, customer servic…

Top Franchises For Veterans Are Offered By Neighborly

With more than 4,800 home-service franchises in nine countries, including 3,200 in the U.S., holding company Neighborly places very high as top franchises for veterans. Those include several offered here on HomeServocesOpportunities.com including Mosquito Joe, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Handyman and Glass Doctor.

Neighborly COO Mary Kennedy Thompson says her company’s commitment to supporting and hiring veterans is personal. 

“Don Dwyer, our founder, who served in the military, wanted to give back to those who served our country. So, he started the VetFran Program right after Desert Storm in the 1990s,” said Thompson, an ex-Marine herself. “From the start, our company has  made it a top priority to recruit veteran employees and franchise owners because we feel veterans deserve the power to prosper. They served our country and put their lives on the line for us…

There are plenty of challenges that come with owning a small business. However, being a business owner can also be extremely rewarding. For many, being a small business owner is one of the most satisfying career choices someone can make. In fact, the overwhelming majority of business owners (74%) self-reported as either somewhat happy or very happy. 

Read on to learn more about the benefits of owning a business, and whether it might be something for you to consider.

#1 Working A Job That You Enjoy

Passion is vital for an entrepreneur. One benefit of owning your own small business is having the ability to choose to work in a field that you enjoy and are passionate about. For example, if you have a green thumb and enjoy designing and looking after garden spaces, you can turn this passion into a landscaping small business opportunity. The ability to enjoy creative freedom and personal satisfaction is one of the primary reasons ma…

Coming from the hospitality industry, I knew far more about the concept of a “home away from home” than I did about “home sweet home” when I first started with Neighborly. In fact, I was entering into an industry I had almost no experience in when I made the career shift and was nervous I wouldn’t be able to succeed in this new space. 

I came to find, however, that many of my experiences from hospitality carried over into my new role in home service. One year after joining the Neighborly team, I can confidently say I’ve come to understand how switching to a new industry has ultimately elevated my knowledge of franchise development and pushed me to achieve success, and I want to share the lessons I’ve learned along the way…

Relationships Trump Riches 

Building strong relationships with franchise owners is critical to overall success, and I witnessed this firsthand in hospitality. But home service presents a different challenge, as many fran…

Local Neighborly community of home service experts share top tips to prepare for the most active month of hurricane season

September 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WEST PALM BEACH, FL - September is the peak of hurricane season, and Neighborly® is releasing “The West Palm Beach and Surrounding Area Homeowner’s Guide to Hurricane Season” to help homeowners prepare for potential inclement weather in what could be Florida’s seventh consecutive “above-normal” year. The checklist provides West Palm Beach and surrounding area residents with a comprehensive list of home improvement tasks to prepare their homes for extreme weather conditions.

The checklist includes expert advice from trusted brands and outlines several top professional services that homeowners should consider protecting themselves and their homes from a hurricane. These local franchise owners whose teams are vetted in a variety of specific home services are backed by Neighborly's Done R…

September 19, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, Texas - Neighborly® announced today its inclusion in the 2022 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, marking the fourth consecutive year that the company has been ranked on the list.

The Inc. 5000 ranking follows other major recognitions the brand has received this year, including 15 Neighborly brands ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Mike Bidwell, CEO of Neighborly, recognized as Central Plains Entrepreneur Of The Year® by Ernst & Young. Neighborly’s consistent inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list, in addition to receiving multiple other accolades, is a testament to its growth year-after-year, cementing its status as a leader in the home services industry.

“I’m honored that Neighborly has once again been recognized in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list alongside some of the fastest-growing and most innovat…