Aug 5, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
We are excited to add two new members to our MITS family, Jeremy and Aubri Nienhuser, from Merriam, Kansas. Jeremy has a background in sales and serving in the ministry. Three years ago, he started his own home remodeling company, with high hopes that it would be the...
Jul 30, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
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...
Jul 24, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
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...
Jul 16, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
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...
Jul 10, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources, Franchising
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...
May 21, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
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...
May 16, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
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...
May 16, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
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...
Apr 8, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
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...
Apr 4, 2017 | Franchising
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...
Mar 22, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
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...
