At the risk of sounding sappy, I’m going unveil one of my most passionately held beliefs about small business start-ups, regardless of whether it’s a franchise opportunity or independent venture:  I believe that the only valid reason for starting a new business is to change the world.
This belief is not based on pie-in-the-sky idealism, but a very practical observation:  growing a business takes tremendous effort, stamina and commitment.  It takes, perhaps above all else, the ability to keep all involved motivated to do their best day after day after day after mundane day.  Financial motivation, for most of us, only …read more

Can divorce be franchised?  Karen Stewart says it can be.  In fact,  she’s already doing it.
Karen Stewart is Founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions. With 9 locations in Canada, Fairway Divorce Solutions provides an alternative approach to divorce—a fixed fee, step-by-step independent negotiated resolution process.
The Fairway Process™ reduces costs, time, stress, and protects children. U.S. franchises are now available for qualified professionals who want to build a strong business while helping people change the way they approach divorce.
Fairway Divorce Solutions recently began offering franchises in the United States.  As part of the TopNewFranchises.com Series, I had the chance to interview Karen last …read more

According to a story on Top New Franchises, Fairway Divorce Solutions has opened a new franchise…  Just in time for the bust January divorce season!
Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering “a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™.”
The Canadian company is growing aggressively with franchises in Victoria, BC; Edmonton, AB; two in Calgary, AB; and one in Saskatoon, SK. Expansion plans into Eastern …read more

 
Yes, breaking up is hard to do… not to mention expensive.
Divorce is also a booming business… especially for those with a better alternative to the traditional messy, contentious & costly break up process.
Enter Fairway Divorce Solutions, the first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce that provides a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™.   The Canadian company began franchising in 2008, and the response has seemed to be very promising.
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