IFA FRANCHISEE FRIDAY, TRACY PANASE, JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
One of the many benefits of franchising is the ability to pursue one’s personal interests while growing a successful business. This week’s Franchisee Friday, Tracy Panase, a Just Between Friends franchisee told IFA why she joined the franchise model and how this model allowed her to find success as a small business owner: “Just Between […]
It’s Okay to Make Money Doing What You Love: Five Keys to Profitability
There are many reasons why people become entrepreneurs: to follow their passion, make a difference, have freedom from a “9 to 5” job. But another reason that should also be on that list is “make a profit”. But often that part is overlooked in our zeal to conquer the world. In this week’s guest blog, […]
Here’s to Mom: How My Mom was the Inspiration for my Multi-Million Dollar Franchise
We have all heard the saying “Mother Knows Best” and that is definitely the case with my mom, Pam Willingham. When people ask me what inspired me to start my children’s consignment event, Just Between Friends, in my living room almost 20 years ago (yikes really?) the answer is the same – my Mom. That […]
Top Tips to Make Tax Season a Breeze
April 15 th has finally passed and another tax season is “in the books”. If you are like I am, then after you do a “happy dance” you take a little time to review your numbers and plan ahead for next year. It’s also a good time to make any changes in your bookkeeping method […]
Giving Back is Not Only Good for the Soul, It is Good for Business
I am a BIG believer in giving back. My parents modeled generosity for me often. We launched Just Between Friends, North America’s leading children’s and maternity consignment event, in the late 1990s, and we hoped that our efforts would bless many. As the company grew, my former business partner and I wanted to make sure […]
Be a Fearless Entrepreneur
“The only thing you should fear in life is dying average or mediocre!” I love this quote. It is from one of my favorite people and a man who has motivated me to get in shape physically but also motivated me in life and in business. Jonathan Connelly or Coach JC, as we all know […]
What Will You Do with an Extra 24 Hours? Tips to Make the Most of Leap Day
It happens every four years – Leap Year – 29 days in February. That means one extra day to get things done. For small business owners like me, and extra 24 hours is like gold. So what is the best way to use that precious time? My friend and fellow entrepreneur, Marley Majcher, a celebrity […]
Coaching Isn’t Just for Football: How a Coach and Mentor Can Set You Up for Success
Just Between Friends adds new “Emerging Business Coach” who shares her best practices for small business owners As I am sure you know, it is Super Bowl week. The NFL’s top two teams will pay for the Championship Title. One thing is certain, neither team would have made it this far without good coaching, training, […]
How to Avoid Lotto Fever and Focus on a “Sure Bet”
Just Between Friends Offers a Safe Bet to Make Money or Launch a Successful Business 1.4 billion dollars: that’s this week’s jackpot for the Powerball drawing. It is hard not to get caught up in the “lotto fever” that seems to be sweeping across the nation. It’s so easy to dream of what you would […]
A New Look at New Year’s Resolutions
The Questions You Should Ask Yourself to Be Successful Two years ago I started participating in a local boot camp called “Bootcamp Tulsa”. I needed to kick start my fitness program and a friend invited me to try it out. I was so motivated by it that I entered a membership contest. I convinced […]