Planning your New Business in Four Steps Have you had a pressing vision to quit the rat race of working for someone else and start your own business? Are you ready to take the next step and execute it? So how, exactly, do you get started? Most people get hung up on the transition from […]
Welcome Kevin and Michelle Barbour – MITS Phoenix East Valley Made in the Shade Blinds and More proudly welcomes Kevin and Michelle Barbour to our dynamic team! Kevin and Michelle primarily service the Gilbert, Arizona area, as well as areas in Chandler and Mesa. We are delighted to have this amazing team bring our brand […]
A big Made in the Shade welcome to Ryan Lepree, our very first franchisee in the awesome state of New Jersey! Ryan services the Jersey Shore area and is thrilled to bring the Made in the Shade brand to his home state. Ryan joins MITS from a 16-year career in advertising sales. His professional, consultative […]
Here are 5 Traits of a Successful Franchise Owner Many people are under the impression that a successful franchisee is an entrepreneur who has a classic Type A personality and a desire to break new ground in the business world. However, while these traits are important, they aren’t the only ones associated with a very […]
What a fabulous new group of franchisees we added to our Made in the Shade Blinds and More lineup in June! With a whopping 16 attendees in our summer training class, and representation from all over the U.S.and Canada, we continue to gratefully expand our brand internationally! Joining our amazing network of independent franchise owners, […]
So many franchises…How do I choose the right one? A wise man once said, “If you don’t take a risk in life, you will always find yourself working for someone who has.” Finding your true calling in life often involves taking risks and making a leap of faith. For me, I took my big leap into […]
At Made in the Shade Blinds and More, we are all about finding the right candidate with the right fit. We seek ambitious, driven individuals with good work ethics who fit the profile of a successful entrepreneur. We are not simply looking for people who have the money to invest in our low-cost franchise model. […]
Made in the Shade Blinds and More warmly welcomes Todd and Roxane Papora to Team North Carolina! The Papora’s recently purchased a window covering franchise in Lake Norman, North Carolina, about 20 minutes north of uptown Charlotte. Todd and Roxane join the MITS team with an impressive background in banking, retail, and manufacturing and distribution industries in […]
Meet John and Heather Proctor, proud new owners of Made in the Shade Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina! John and Heather confidently joined the MITS team after an extensive search for the right franchise fit. With a background as commodity traders, oil and gas futures, and option traders, their priority was to pursue a business totally different […]
4 Myths About Purchasing Your Own Franchise So you’re thinking about buying a franchise – great decision! The franchise business is a lucrative, rewarding profession in which you can start your own business without needing to create your own business model or develop an entirely new concept. Your business has proven profitability and customers may […]
