Robert Nikic fled the Baltic War in ex-Yugoslavia with his mother, father, brother, and grandmother. When they first set foot on American soil, everything they had fit into five small suitcases. Though his family was poor and destitute, Robert was enthralled by the idea of the American Dream, and he was determined to see it to fruition.

But with so many franchise opportunities, how do you know which is the right fit for you? We've done the research and have come up with a list of five can't-miss franchise opportunities for 2023.

AeonCharge is a revolutionary start-up in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, founded with the vision of making electric mobility accessible to everyone. The company has developed a unique and innovative charging solution that solves some of the key challenges facing the widespread adoption of EVs.

While there are many ways of getting in touch with prospects, it helps if you talk to people you connect with on LinkedIn. The best way to do this is by exporting your LinkedIn contacts. Here are the benefits of doing this:

Philip Austin Brooks is a proud African American man who was born in Texas and raised in the United States. He's a former basketball player who found success in his career overseas, playing in countries such as Qatar, Syria, Germany, Spain, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Columbia. His experiences playing basketball overseas taught him the importance of cultural diversity and how it impacts people's attitudes.

There's always a wake-up call for successful people, that turning point that gives clarity to refocus and see things from a new perspective. For expert government contractor - middleman, speaker, mentor, and coach Jason White, this was the case before he joined the U.S. Coast Guard right after graduating high school.

Iceland is known for its incredible natural beauty, but there are many hidden gems tucked away that are sure to take your breath away. In this blog post, you will go on a journey to discover five of the most spectacular hidden gems in Iceland that you won't want to miss.

Whether you are on the train, sitting in a café, or simply busy at work, do you feel safe doing this? For any kind of venture capital investment that you make when in public, try and keep the following factors in mind.

Kole Samman, a young entrepreneur, technology strategist, film producer, and fashion influencer, has made the bold move from Botswana to the United States to pursue his dreams and make a name for himself in the entrepreneurship, fashion and technology industries.

"We've spent 20 years making mistakes so others don't have to," says Charlie Lass, founder and CEO of the consultancy and private investment fund, Dallas Incorporated.

As the job landscape evolves, IT asset managers juggle an even more complex network of responsibilities. Coordinating the lifecycle of devices among employees who work in-house or remotely looks more like a game of cat and mouse than a streamlined, cohesive process.

These technologies have changed the way politicians and political campaigns communicate with citizens, as well as the way citizens engage with politics. In this paper, we will explore the ways in which multimedia, internet, and games have affected politics and the impact they are having on society.

Hydration helps us all, regardless of our physical condition or how hot or cold the weather may be. However, hydration can be especially important for those who are pregnant or nursing. Drinking water is an obvious option, but BYLT electrolyte sports drinks offer an effective alternative because they build upon nature's hydration without the crutch of artificial additives, preservatives or caffeine.

Justin Smith was forced to make a decision, not unfamiliar to most high-growth startup founders: walking the traditional path, raising multiple rounds of dilutive funding with the hope of a lucrative five-year exit, or opting for equity crowdfunding, the scrappy - and debatably more risky - road less traveled.

There isn't a lot of information and tools to help you navigate an economic recession, and for young professionals, buying their first homes, saving for retirement, or buying their first car may not happen, as more than half of what they make goes to paying off student loans. This is where FitBUX comes in.

Less than traditional models can work as the work environments of some industries have changed. The shift to remote work has changed quite a bit in terms of perfecting a business model. Below are 5 untraditional entrepreneurial ventures that can result in massive financial gains.

From fashion to activism, Gen Z is showing the world that it does things a little differently than its predecessors. And that's holding true for the world of startups, where young founders are forging a new path, even as many leaders struggle to keep up with their preferences. Fortunately, the founders of Launch House - Brett Goldstein, Michael Houck, and Jacob Peters - are here for the change, and ready to serve today's entrepreneurs in the manner they're seeking.

“It is better that 10 guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” — Sir William Blackstone, English jurist, judge, and politician

Matt Kirkegaard, the founder of Movement Property Group, is a fan of Nashville before all else. He moved to the city for its world-famous music scene in 2007 and even lived through a period of sleeping in his car just to be in the heart of the music city’s eclectic culture.

In the mental health field, we often think about treatment after someone has already reached a state of crisis, developed a mental illness, or has been given a diagnosis. But what if we could prevent mental illness before it even starts? That's where pre-therapy comes in.

The Listings Lab provides agents with three strategic training programs to help them in their move to create a highly sustainable and scalable seven-figure business. Its founder, Jess Lenouvel, is known for helping real estate agents learn the tricks of the trade and grow their incomes to seven figures, shares that one of the key reasons she loves training this new generation of agents is that today's realtors must learn to conform to the changing times.

As a social concept, popularity is a measurement of "how much a person, idea, place, or other concept is liked or accorded status by other individuals." In the 1990s, most people got their information from magazines, billboards, and television - only a select few were able to meet their favorite singers, actors, and models.

While people used to criticize it and associate it with negative connotations, nowadays, getting a hair implant is considered a standard way of getting fuller, healthier hair. In a few years, the market for this type of surgery will exceed $40 billion!

Turkey’s medical tourism has been booming for years, as the country boasts of some of the top medical experts in numerous fields, including hair transplantation.

It is true that starting a business in college can take your focus from where it's needed the most, it is also valid to say that college has proven to be an ideal ecosystem for startup ideas to be born and developed.