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A Day in the Life of a Money Pages Franchisee

Heather and Ryan Zabinsky wanted flexibility and work-life balance, and they found it in owning a Money Pages franchise.

Heather and Ryan Zabinsky are less than one year into their journey as Money Pages franchisees, and they’re already reaping the benefits. The Fort Mill, South Carolina-based couple grew their Money Pages publication to 32 pages in just their second issue and have since enjoyed sustained growth. Now they have their sights set on expansion across the North Carolina state line, as they have been awarded development rights to all of South Charlotte and are set to launch their next two publications in September 2022.

“When we first started, we were new to Fort Mill and didn’t know anyone,” said Heather. “I was waiting for a magazine like Money Pages to come to our mailbox and we never got one. That’s why we chose Money Pages. There was just so much opportunity for us to serve our community in Fort Mill, and we saw the potential in the Charlotte market, too.”

Money Pages is a multimedia marketing franchise that helps local businesses reach target audiences through direct mail and digital and video marketing. Before moving to Fort Mill, the Zabinskys had previously owned a heating and air conditioning company in Jacksonville, Florida, where they advertised in their local Money Pages publication. So when they left the heating and air conditioning business to start something new, they didn’t have to look far.

“We just kept coming back to Money Pages because we’d used them for over 10 years,” said Heather. “They helped us build our business in Florida and gave us great ROI. We knew their products. We knew their team. So it just seemed like a good fit.”

One of the main things the Zabinskys sought in a new business was flexibility. The demand of being on-call in the heating and air conditioning industry and working late hours had taken its toll on them, and with two young children at home, they wanted a better work-life balance and more control over their schedules. They found all that and more in Money Pages.

A typical day running their Money Pages business is simple, according to Heather. Most of her and Ryan’s time is spent not sitting behind a desk, but out in the community, meeting business owners, learning about their goals and providing solutions through Money Pages’ variety of marketing tools. It’s something they both enjoy, and their experience as business owners and Money Pages clients themselves helps them do it more effectively.

“The backbone of our business is building relationships,” said Heather. “And something that my husband and I provide is that we have used Money Pages personally in our lives, which has enabled us to build trust and rapport with our clients so much faster because we can say, ‘This has worked for us — we want it to work for you.’”

 

“This is a relationship-building business,” Ryan reiterated. “We are continually finding ways to build rapport with our customers and discover ways to reach new ones. We want local businesses’ advertising dollars to work in their favor, and we’re here to make that happen with Money Pages. We spend our days getting to know our customers one-on-one. Not many other marketing publications can say that.”

What allows the Zabinskys to spend the bulk of their time out in the community doing what they love is the level of support they get from Money Pages’ corporate office — not just as franchisees, but as publishers.

“We fully manage all of the logistics,” said Chris Sexton, vice president of franchising for Money Pages. “We secure the paper, we have a network of national printers, we have a managed relationship with dedicated support from the USPS. Franchisees don’t have to worry about putting those pieces together. We want the franchisees’ focus to be on their local communities and best serving their clients.”

With Money Pages, the Zabinskys have achieved their business goals while also achieving the work-life balance they so desired. Evenings are spent not making house calls, but running kids to and from sports or spending time together at home.

“My husband’s home every night for dinner,” said Heather.  “He went on a family vacation with us. I think that’s the biggest thing that I like with this franchise — the freedom it provides our family.”

The ability to focus on their family while running a successful business has given the Zabinskys everything they’d hoped for. But the opportunity to grow that business while doing something they truly enjoy has given them even more.

“Some of my clients have become friends, which is great,” said Heather. “That’s just building relationships. We’re here to help businesses meet their goals and get a good return on their investment — because advertising shouldn’t cost you money. In the long run, it should make you money. And to be able to help people do that while doing something we love? It’s really everything we could have hoped for.”

 

For more information on franchising with Money Pages, visit: https://moneypagesfranchising.com/.

 

About Money Pages Franchising

Money Pages Franchising was launched in 2012 in response to ever-growing interest to bring the flagship Money Pages magazine founded in 2001 to cities across the country. The system has since grown to more than seven states and over 13 million magazines in circulation annually. Our franchise owners come from a wide cross-section of backgrounds and experiences who share a common interest being a part of their local business communities and helping readers save money. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Money Pages #1 In Advertising Services category on the 2022 Franchise 500 and recognized it as a Top Low Cost Franchise. Money Pages is the perfect franchise model for motivated entrepreneurs to bring an industry leading local publication to their city! Call 888.417.2552 for more information.

THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION: Amelia Lewis Partners with Money Pages

LPGA Member, Amelia Lewis of Jacksonville, Florida, signs a strategic partnership with Money Pages.

In a recent interview with The Florida Times-Union, Amelia Lewis, an LPGA member of Jacksonville, discusses the signing of a strategic partnership with Money Pages, a Jacksonville-based multi-media marketing company that helps local businesses reach their target audiences through direct mail, digital and video marketing.

Lewis, a Bolles graduate and member of the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, said the relationship was natural and praised Alan Worley, Money Pages CEO.

“Alan and I hit it off — he’s a big golfer,” said Lewis. “We both saw a great opportunity to partner together. Alan and I are both Jacksonville-based entrepreneurs, and our passion for the city and local connection really bonded us. I’ve known about Money Pages my whole life. It is an iconic brand here in Jacksonville, and I am thrilled to be partnering with them.”

Lewis will wear the Money Pages logo on her hat and golf bag.

Money Pages Announces Strategic Partnership With LPGA Touring Pro Amelia Lewis

With a focus on highlighting the significant influence women have in business and athletics, the multi-media marketing company is excited to sponsor the Jacksonville-based golf pro and support her career as a long-term partner.

Money Pages, the multi-media marketing company that helps local businesses reach their target audiences through direct mail, digital, and video marketing, has always worked to support the communities it serves. Now, in line with that mission, the Jacksonville-based company has announced a new partnership with one of the city’s top athletes, LPGA touring pro Amelia Lewis.

The Bolles graduate is only the second Jacksonville native in history to have exempt status on the LPGA, and the first to hold dual status on the LPGA and the Ladies European Tour. Lewis is a 12-year professional veteran and was the third-ranked amateur in the world when she originally turned pro in 2009, winning the 2009 North and South Amateur. Lewis has won over 57 titles in her junior, amateur and professional careers.

Through this new partnership, Lewis says she’s excited to utilize her position to spread the word about Money Pages, especially after meeting with the brand’s CEO, Alan Worley.

“Alan and I hit it off — he’s a big golfer,” said Lewis. “I was looking for a hat sponsor because my previous sponsor term had ended, and we both saw a great opportunity to partner together. Alan and I are both Jacksonville-based entrepreneurs, and our passion for the city and local connection really bonded us. I’ve known about Money Pages my whole life. It is an iconic brand here in Jacksonville and I am thrilled to be partnering with them.”

The Money Pages sponsorship will go beyond just being a hat sponsor and will include branding of Lewis’ golf bags as well.

“This partnership is so exciting for us because, as a company, our mission is so focused on the local communities we serve, so to have a local athlete of Amelia’s caliber as part of our Money Pages family fits right in with our culture,” said Worley. “Amelia exhibits our core values, our passion for the community, and is such a natural fit to be an ambassador for us.”

As part of those core values, Money Pages CFO Darby Addison says teaming up with Lewis also emphasizes Money Pages’ commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and athletes. “As a woman who has worked in finance for over twenty years and has been CFO of Money Pages for nearly a decade, having Alan and the company support a strong female athlete like Amelia really demonstrates the value we place on the significant influence women have in business and athletics,” she said. “The willingness to throw our support behind her creates a feeling of empowerment for the women here at Money Pages, and on a larger scale reinforces our values as a company.”

 

Lewis says this passion for supporting women in the workplace was another one of the primary reasons she decided to partner with Money Pages. “I work very hard to be a professional athlete and I’m so excited that the brand recognizes my value,” she said. “I’m excited to partner with a company that will be more than just a sponsor — this will be that type of relationship that will elevate both of our brands over a long-term commitment. I’ve been looking for that relationship forever. It’s going to be a big year for the both of us.”

This is not the first time Money Pages has been involved in professional sports either. As a partner of ASM Global, Money Pages sponsors Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena and promotes major events through their various marketing channels. The brand has also sponsored the Jacksonville Jaguars for many years, has partnered with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Jacksonville Icemen, and is heavily involved in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. “Our franchisees are involved with professional sports in their markets as well, even having the Oakland A’s MLB team featured on the first ever Money Pages cover in Oakland, California,” said Worley. “Having Amelia guide us into the world of the LPGA has been really fun so far and we can’t wait for what’s next!”

As Money Pages continues to grow brand awareness through strategic marketing partnerships like this, the franchise is looking to expand in key markets across the Southeast, including Georgia (Johns Creek, Athens, Augusta), Florida (Tampa – St. Petersburg, Orlando, Tallahassee), North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham, Cary – Apex, Greensboro), South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia, Greenville), and Tennessee (Nashville, Knoxville, Franklin).

 

About Money Pages

Money Pages, founded in 2001, is a complete multimedia company specializing in direct mail, digital marketing, video production, and branding. Money Pages started franchising in 2012, and nationwide is now published in more than 40 markets and covers over 13 million households in annual circulation. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Money Pages #1 in the Advertising Services category on the 2022 Franchise 500. The company is backed by a team of more than 50 dedicated employees with extensive marketing, design, digital, and video expertise. Learn more at https://moneypages.com.

 

Money Pages CEO Alan Worley Discusses His Vision for the Future of the Brand

The local marketing brand’s Chief Executive Officer shares how he plans to help businesses and consumers through his multi-media brand.

When Alan Worley started Money Pages over 20 years ago, he launched the brand with a vision of catering to both business and consumer markets with direct-mail, multi-media advertising opportunities. Now, after franchising the company, his proven business model is in 39 markets across seven states with more locations on the horizon.

“Money Pages helps businesses gain new customers, and at the same time it saves readers money,” explained Worley. “We’re really helping people on both ends of the consumer markets giving businesses a way to advertise their products and services through multi-media options and helping customers save money at their favorite establishments and discover new businesses they may not have tried before at a discounted price.”

In 2021, Money Pages awarded three franchise agreements in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. The brand also awarded its first-ever area development agreement in Charlotte, North Carolina to Heather and Ryan Zabinsky.

Money Pages has consistently been recognized for its services, with its most recent recognition at the beginning of the year when it was ranked No. 1 in the Advertising Services category by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500.

Throughout the last year, Worley said that he was proud the brand was able to grow even with the challenges encountered by the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting consequences. “What we have seen with our business model since the onset of the pandemic is that we are both recession and pandemic-proof,” said Worley. “With consumers spending more time at home, messages delivered directly to the mailbox were a main touch point with customers, elevating the importance of direct mail. With our publication specifically, not only were consumers eager to save money in those tough times, but businesses were motivated to find a way to communicate with their audience about unique changes or promotions. We gave them a way to do that. Our creativity helping businesses evolve their messaging during the pandemic and reach their customers contributed significantly to our growth since March 2020.”

As Money Pages helped other businesses pivot during the pandemic, they had to as well. While Money Pages remained in full operation due to its designation as an essential service, they also made some changes that Worley would admit he never would have considered pre-pandemic. Worley introduced a remote work option for employees, allowing them to alternate days in the office or adjust their office hours around their needs. “Since that time, we’ve allowed for a more flexible schedule for our employees,” he said. “My initial concern was about maintaining our culture which is so important to me, but by implementing this new hybrid office model, it has actually boosted morale and ultimately helped us scale in other markets while continuing to provide the exceptional support our franchisees expect from us.”

With the growth achieved in 2021, Worley is excited for the future of Money Pages, including its ongoing mission to support local businesses and help them grow. Money Pages can drive that message home (literally) through mailboxes in markets across the eastern U.S., through its app that can target customers based on the cities in which they are located, as well as a digital marketing sister company 3D Digital.

“Our vision for the brand leading up through 2025 is to add 60 units,” said Worley. “What we believe sets us apart from the competition, and primes us to reach that target, is our multi-media campaigns that allow for direct mail via USPS, geo targeted app and the digital assets of video production, website development and targeted display. We plan to take advantage of the ability to tell stories on different platforms.”

How Money Pages Supports Franchisees to Reach Its Growth Goals

Money Pages provides its franchisees with back-end support through business coaching, design teams and an accounting team.  Money Pages covers all the back office work so franchisees can focus on building and maintaining relationships in their markets.,

“All franchisees have direct access to our corporate support, and we regularly host events that include all of our franchise owners and, oftentimes, their spouses or families,” said Chris Sexton, Vice President of Franchising at Money Pages. “The relationships among franchisees are very strong, so there’s a built-in network of support among franchise owners who routinely reach out to each other to answer questions or bounce ideas off each other. It’s in the shared interest of everyone to help each other grow, and is very important to the Money Pages brand.”

Future growth efforts for the brand will be focused on Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. In addition to these states, Worley said the brand will also have some core cities within those markets that it plans to secure franchisees for including Alpharetta, Augusta and Athens in Georgia; Orlando, Tampa and Tallahassee in Florida; Raleigh-Durham, Apex, Cary and Greensboro in North Carolina; Greenville, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina; and the Greater Nashville area and Knoxville in Tennessee.

“We plan to take a more refined approach to recruiting franchisees in 2022,” said Worley. “We’re putting in a lot more effort through time and resources, and I will personally be visiting franchise consultants and coaches in our target markets to find franchisees that will fit well with the brand.”

For more information on franchising with Money Pages, visit: https://moneypagesfranchising.com/.

 

About Money Pages Franchising

Money Pages Franchising was launched in 2012 in response to ever-growing interest to bring the flagship Money Pages magazine founded in 2001 to cities across the country. The system has since grown to more than seven states and over 13 million magazines in circulation annually. Our franchise owners come from a wide cross-section of backgrounds and experiences who share a common interest being a part of their local business communities and helping readers save money. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Money Pages #1 In Advertising Services category on the 2022 Franchise 500 and recognized it as a Top Low Cost Franchise. Money Pages is the perfect franchise model for motivated entrepreneurs to bring an industry leading local publication to their city! Call 888.417.2552 for more information.

 

 

 

Money Pages Celebrates Three Franchisee Signings and Looks Ahead to Add Four More Partners This Year With Plans for Continued Growth in Southeast

The multimedia brand with over 13 million magazines in circulation in the U.S. grew its footprint to 39 markets in 2021, putting the franchise well on its way to reaching its goal of 60 markets by 2025.

Money Pages, the multi-media marketing franchise that helps local businesses reach their target audiences through direct mail by distributing over 13 million magazines last year, closed out 2021 with substantial growth, adding three new units to its system in 2021. The franchise is now looking to continue its growth in key markets across the Southeast, including Georgia (Johns Creek, Athens, Augusta), Florida (Tampa – St. Petersburg, Orlando, Tallahassee), North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham, Cary – Apex, Greensboro), South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia, Greenville), and Tennessee (Nashville and Knoxville).

According to Chris Sexton, Money Pages’ VP of Franchising, the brand’s recent and ongoing growth is due largely to its prime market availability, low overhead, and recurring revenue streams, all of which allow franchisees to stake an outsized claim in an industry projected to reach $70.66 billion by 2023.

“We have more than four awards planned for this year and are looking forward to continuing to grow the system into more states and local communities,” said Sexton. “We are also looking forward to expanding into Charlotte with our first publications in 2022. Our Richmond market is off to a stellar start with Aubrey Sylvester continuing to increase page counts and billing since his launch in October 2021.”

The brand’s strong positioning has not gone unnoticed in the franchise industry. This year, Entrepreneur Magazine included the brand in its prestigious Franchise 500 list as No. 1 in category for Advertising Services.

Money Pages Franchisees Plan for Success in 2022

One of the franchisee powerhouse teams taking Money Pages into new territories in 2022 is Heather and Ryan Zabinksy, who signed in Summer 2021. The couple was awarded one unit in Ft. Mill, South Carolina, and also signed an Area Developer agreement for Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Zabinksy’s, who formerly owned an HVAC company for 14 years in Jacksonville, Florida, would advertise their previous company in Money Pages, so they were familiar with the product and knew it was an option they wanted to pursue for their next business venture.

“Money Pages has a proven system that we believe in. We believe in the marketing, we believe in what the publication can do for local communities, and we believe in the power of our sales team,” said Ryan. “Money Pages worked with us and gave us the opportunity to put our best foot forward in our South Carolina community — and we look forward to growing from here.”

“We’re offering an incredibly valuable service — constant business-to-consumer branding to  those businesses in our immediate area on a month-to-month basis,” said Ryan.

Moving forward into the new year, the couple will expand their territory into the South Charlotte region and continue to grow into North Carolina.

Another franchisee team, the Eders — Jeff and his son Nate — have strong ties to their Indiana community and wanted a local business where they could help other business owners and strengthen their town’s economy.

“Brownsburg-Hendricks County is a growing community with a lot of business opportunities,” said Jeff. “There are alot of new businesses starting up here and businesses moving into this area. Money Pages is here for that. It feels like the right time to launch this type of business.”

The Eders’ Brownsburg, Indiana, publication will launch in Spring of 2022 and reach other surrounding Hendricks County towns of Avon and Danville with the hyper-local magazine geared to help small businesses.

Alan Worley, CEO and Founder of Money Pages, expressed his excitement that this new franchise location in Indiana is a family operation rooted in passion for small local business.

“Money Pages is rooted in family, and we are thrilled to be welcoming this father-son duo to our team,” said Worley. “We can’t wait to see what big things the Eders do for the Brownsburg community.”

Sexton says the success of the brand’s franchisees is a direct result of its growth mindset and robust support team with a deep bench of experience.

“Our most successful franchise owners have multiple units and or development areas,” said Sexton. “It’s important, when thinking about growth, multiple units is where you are really going to thrive. Growth is accelerated by access to a very experienced leadership team that has a direct role in supporting our franchise owners.”

The investment to open a Money Pages franchise starts at $107,500. For more information, visit https://moneypagesfranchising.com/

 

 

How Does Money Pages Support Its Franchisees?

Marie Moon, Director of Franchise Development, explains how the multi-media franchise supports its franchise partners by fostering relationships and offering thorough training and ongoing support.

Money Pages, the multi-media marketing franchise that helps local businesses reach their target audiences through direct mail, has supported local communities since 2012 through franchisees’ monthly publications. However, to make each publication the best possible and promote each franchisee’s success, Money Pages has also been focused on providing top-notch support to its franchise partners. The success of this supportive relationship was made obvious with awarding 8 new Money Pages territories and grown it’s presence to over 13  million magazines annually.

Money Pages Is a Relationship Business

“At our core, we are a relationship-based business,” said Marie Moon, Money Pages’ Director of Franchise Development. We routinely do events that include all of our franchise owners, and oftentimes, their spouses and families, and franchise owners will additionally network with each other to share ideas and strategies.”

Moon elaborated how Money Pages provides a built-in network of support for franchise owners. They know who to reach out to when, and don’t have to search for names and numbers and locations. For example, the corporate team holds a “franchise roundtable” at least monthly where owners discuss challenges, wins, tips and techniques.

The Brand Offers Comprehensive Training and Ongoing Support

York County, South Carolina, franchisees Heather and Ryan Zabinsky shared that from the time they first expressed interest in franchising with the brand to publishing their first magazine with Money Pages and beyond, they’ve received incredible, ongoing support.

“They brought us down to Jacksonville for week-long training, but that wasn’t the end of the support,” said Heather. “During the launch of the first magazine — we had three months — they came to South Carolina three times for support. For three weeks, we had someone here helping us, guiding us, answering questions and telling us various ways of doing things. Now, we can call them at any time during the day and ask for help and know that we’re going to get a prompt reply — and that’s amazing.”

Moon says at the beginning of prospective franchisee’s journey with the brand, they have the opportunity to talk with the leading team members of Money Pages — including CEO Alan Worley — over video conference. The potential franchisee gets an overview of the sales operations, design and digital assets. From that point, the leadership team will award the franchise and the new partner, with the support from corporate, and begin to prepare for the publication’s launch. With the Money Pages team and the franchisee collectively working to bring the new publication into a new market, the typical publication date is 90–120 days from the franchise award.

“Money Pages is unique in that it has a fast ramp-up time from inquiry to ownership,” said Moon. “We also have the benefit of having low-cost ownership: It’s an affordable investment with little-to-no inventory, labor, overhead, real estate or equipment. It’s a great opportunity to enter a local market, impact a community and be a part of a growing company where you know you’re constantly supported at all stages.”

The investment to open a Money Pages franchise starts at $109,700. For more information, visit https://moneypagesfranchising.com/

Money Pages Ranks No. 1 in Category for Advertising Services on Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500; Follows Recent No. 84 Ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s List of Top Home-Based Franchise Opportunities

The multi-media brand’s recent high rankings from Entrepreneur further establishes its increasing popularity among franchise investors.

Money Pages, the multi-media brand helping local businesses reach their target audiences across seven states through direct mail, digital services and its flagship product Money Pages magazine, has ranked No. 1 in category for Advertising Services in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500, shortly after receiving honors as No. 84 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises ranking. The recognition arrives on the heels of the brand’s recent announcement that it aims to expand to more than 40 cities by 2025.

Money Pages’ CEO and founder Alan Worley said the franchise’s ranking by Entrepreneur magazine is an indicator that the brand is on the right track for continued growth.

“We really pride ourselves on being the best opportunity that meets franchisees where they are,” said Worley. “If we learned anything from the pandemic, it was that we are mobile, and our careers should be too.”

Money Pages offers small businesses the opportunity to market their companies in big ways on affordable budgets and is building on that momentum. After seeing record growth during the pandemic, circulation has expanded to more than 13 million households annually, with distribution growing every quarter.

With prime markets available, low overhead and recurring revenue streams, Money Pages represents a huge opportunity to tap into the stable multi-billion dollar direct mail industry, which is expected to reach $70.66 billion by 2023. This is precisely why Money Pages has assembled a team of more than 50 industry professionals to support its aggressive growth plans by providing expertise to new franchisees while supporting the development of every new market.

In a digital world where brand messages are often lost among the daily tidal wave of emails, texts, social media posts and news feeds, Americans suffering from information overload are seeking experiences outside of their computer screens. Direct-mail marketing provides a more personal, targeted way to reach consumers. Promotional materials are delivered and posted in their communities and at home, where they are increasingly spending most of their time.

“The pandemic certainly underscored the power of direct-mail marketing,” said Danielle Wright, franchise development director for Money Pages. “For our advertisers, it was a tangible way to reach customers and build loyalty. For our franchise partners, it was an opportunity to grow their businesses. And for our brand, it was an important test in resiliency, especially as we look to the future.”

Alignable: Ramona Long of Money Pages Announced as a 2021 Local Main Street Mentor of the Year

Kennesaw Money Pages owner Ramona Long was recently recognized for her leadership in the Cobb County, Georgia area.

Money Pages Kennesaw owner Ramona Long recently received a major honor: The small business referral network Alignable named her as a 2021 Local Main Street Mentor of the Year.

For Long, a former teacher, the honor was a gratifying and auspicious one. “Thank you to our Money Pages local business partners and the Cobb County community for their support of Money Pages!” Long said in a post. “Proud and humbled to have earned this recognition!”

Long’s leadership with Money Pages has helped small businesses continue to thrive throughout the pandemic, proving the value of direct mail in a digital world.

Learn more here. https://www.alignable.com/kennesaw-ga/money-pages?highlight=msm_local_2021&utm_campaign=own_business&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_source=business

Mainstreet Nashville: Money Pages Looking to Expand Into Top Post-Pandemic City

The leading multimedia advertising company is looking to expand into a brand new market.

In an article on Mainstreet Nashville, Money Pages’ CEO Alan Worley discussed his company’s planned expansion into Nashville, which was recently named one of the 10 best cities to live in after the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Worley, Nashville has long been a top target market. “Nashville and its suburbs have always been on our radar, “ he said. “The city is along the water, near the mountains and provides a great amount of entertainment. It has just about everything, and we really like that.”

Worley said that he’s been impressed with the city’s continued increase in both population and new jobs, even while many other cities across the country have struggled over the last two years.

Read the full article here. https://www.mainstreet-nashville.com/business/nashville-listed-as-a-top-post-pandemic-city/article_cb795bf0-0049-11ec-9e84-032ea4989b4a.html

Atlanta Small Business Network: How This Franchise Owner Is Helping Local Businesses Acquire More Customers

Kennesaw Money Pages owner Ramona Long detailed how she’s going the extra mile to help local small business owners through the pandemic.

In an interview with Atlanta Small Business Network, Money Pages Kennesaw owner Ramona Long talked about her journey towards franchising with the brand and what excites her the most about being able to work with the leading marketing services franchise.

For Long, a former teacher, the most gratifying part is being there for fellow small business owners. “As a local business owner, it’s really great to be able to partner with other local owners as well, to be able to be that one person,” she said. “So they don’t have to take time out of their day to deal with this person for this and this person for this and this person for this, because we can handle all of that.”

Long also detailed how the business model of Money Pages has managed to thrive throughout the pandemic, and the value of direct mail in a digital world.

Read the full article here. https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/atlanta-franchise-today/how-this-franchise-owner-is-helping-local-businesses-acquire-more-customers/