“Franchising allows you to be your own boss and gives you a playbook that sets you up for success if you follow it,” says Delancey Street CEO Max Soni, who knows the players as well as what it takes to be an entrepreneur, starting his first business at 17-years-old.

“The biggest plus is that you can buy a home sooner, since you don’t need to put money down or you can get in with an extremely low down payment. Not having this obligation also likely means you’ll have cash on hand for other expenses,” says Max Soni, CEO of Delancey Street

From bootstrapping startups to Fortune 500 brands, the right partnerships can be a game-changer. And the best partnerships help expose your small business to new audiences, leverage the trust associated with popular brands and even help you navigate through certain situations

Now, more than ever, small business owners need to prioritize customer surveys in their overall marketing strategies. Thanks to technology, customers can be your biggest asset — but also your biggest problem, if they are not satisfied.