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Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Ace Handyman Services Capitalized on the 'Do It for Me' Economy to Jumpstart Its Growth

A well-timed acquisition helped the home repair business jump onto the Franchise 500 list for the first time.

Franchise

After 2 Failed Businesses, This Founder Saw the Value in Junk and Built a 260-Unit Franchise Fueled by Veterans

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling founder Jerry Flanagan built his massively successful franchise around the veteran experience in a two-fold strategy that appeals to customers and strengthens the franchise.

Business News

Zillow to Stop Buying New Homes for the Rest of the Year as It Struggles to Manage Backlog in Renovations

The company's Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Wacksman, said in a statement that Zillow will not be signing any new, additional contracts to buy homes through the end of the year.

Business News

Business Idea of the Day: Interior House Painter

Homeowners are always looking for help to give their homes a makeover.

Living

What Is This Massive Blanket Big Enough to Cover? How About the NBA's Tallest Active Player.

Keep the whole family warm with this enormous blanket.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

#6 on the Franchise 500: Ace Hardware Is Fusing Online Sales With In-Person Service

The #6 company on our Franchise 500 list is still evolving after 95 years in business.

Franchise

Want to Build A Franchise Empire? Do It Brand By Brand.

Paul Flick wants to serve a homeowner's every need -- which is why his company Premium Service Brands is always expanding.

Technology

5 Ways IoT Can Shape the Future of Utilities at Home

Implementing IoT can have a significant impact on the way energy is used and managed which will in turn help to relieve the stress on energy demand

Business News

3 Must-Know Tips from Real Estate Insiders

Maximize your home sale with these tips.

Starting a Business

Five Things to Know For Starting Up in the Home Interiors Industry in India

Real Estate in India may be in a slump, but the people who buy houses like to do it up well.

Real Estate

10 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home or Investment Property

Have you heard the one about an 'Ikea bedroom miracle'?

Business Ideas

The 10 Best Cities to Flip Houses

It requires a little more research than just watching HGTV.

Growing a Business

Forget Everything You've Read: Buying a House is NOT For Suckers

Some financial gurus say that a home is a liability, not an asset. But this landlord says they're wrong.

Science & Technology

This Gizmo Literally Lets You See Through Walls

Dreamed of x-ray vision? This startup has the answer -- sort of.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

With the Help of These Franchises, You Earn the Yard of the Year Award

If you're going to have a yard, you might as well make sure it's at least pretty to look at.