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How Do I Choose The Right Franchise?

How Do I Choose The Right Franchise?

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...
Recommended by TOP Franchise Consultants!

Recommended by TOP Franchise Consultants!

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...
Meet Todd and Roxane Papora – Lake Norman, NC

Meet Todd and Roxane Papora – Lake Norman, NC

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...
Meet John and Heather Proctor – Raleigh/Cary, NC

Meet John and Heather Proctor – Raleigh/Cary, NC

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...
4 Myths About Purchasing Your Own Franchise

4 Myths About Purchasing Your Own Franchise

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...
Welcome Rhonda Landry – Northshore, LA

Welcome Rhonda Landry – Northshore, LA

Made in the Shade extends a warm welcome to one of our newest franchisees, Rhonda Landry of Mandeville, Louisiana! Rhonda joins our team with an impressive background in sales and marketing in the environmental and medical industries. She wanted to incorporate her...
Welcome New MITS Owners – February 2017

Welcome New MITS Owners – February 2017

Congratulations to our newest Made in the Shade franchisees who just completed our February 2017 training class! What an outstanding new group of talented, highly motivated, and ambitious entrepreneurs. It was such a great week and everyone is excited to get back home...
Welcome New MITS Franchisees – October 2016

Welcome New MITS Franchisees – October 2016

Made in the Shade Blinds and More proudly welcomes our newest franchisees to the MITS family! We just graduated our October 2016 training class and welcomed a fabulous group of talented, highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs. It was a memorable week of...
Meet Randy Foster – Omaha, NE

Meet Randy Foster – Omaha, NE

Please welcome our newest Franchise to the Made in the Shade Family! Randy and Kim Foster recently purchased a territory in Omaha, Nebraska and will be growing a business in the Omaha metro area. Randy lives in Omaha with his wife and business partner, Kim, and two...
Welcome Andy Morstatter!

Welcome Andy Morstatter!

Please welcome our newest Franchise to the Made in the Shade Family! Andy Morstatter recently purchased a territory in Kansas City, MO where he resides with his wife Courtney and daughter Emma. In his free time, Andy likes to golf, travel, go on mission trips and...
How to Purchase a Franchise on a Limited Budget

How to Purchase a Franchise on a Limited Budget

Are you looking to purchase a franchise but aren’t sure you can afford the costs involved? Starting a franchise and realizing your entrepreneurial dream is possible, even on a limited budget. You just have to know where to find the assistance you need. Franchise...