Jumping into business ownership can be a daunting prospect for anyone – especially for a husband-wife team with no industry experience. But, for two military veterans, whose first date included jumping out of a helicopter together, starting a business from the ground up was not something that even mildly fazed them.         […]

When you explore franchising as a career, it’s worthwhile to consider business-to-business (B2B) concepts as well as business-to-consumer (B2C) concepts. While the multitude of consumer-focused franchise brands receive a lot of attention, it’s important to note some significant advantages B2B has over B2C. Three of those advantages include: Businesses Have More Money to Spend  The […]

Many aspiring entrepreneurs look to business ownership as a means of maintaining a better work-life balance. SpeedPro franchise partner Pat McGinnis was able to not only find a work-life balance with SpeedPro, he also found ways to use his new business to give back to the community. How He Got His Start at SpeedPro Traveling […]

What do fashion, high-end automobiles and the 2018 and 2020 elections have to do with digital printing? They are just some of the markets driving demand and growth in the digital printing industry or will do so in the near future. With an increase in disposable income, more people want luxury accessories, jewelry and footwear, […]

One of the first decisions prospective franchisees need to make is whether to pursue a business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) franchise concept. Working with other businesses creates a different environment than consumer-facing franchises, so it is important to carefully consider which option is the best fit for you. A B2B franchise concept provides several benefits […]

With new technological innovations launching every day, it’s an exciting time to be part of the wide-format printing industry. In the midst of all the excitement surrounding new technology, business owners also face the challenge of staying agile and keeping pace with new trends. Before SpeedPro rolls out products or services system-wide, we conduct pilot […]

Dictionary.com defines Irish as “of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland, its inhabitants, or their language.” What is lacking are the intangibles that define the Irish-American spirit: tenacity, perseverance and a fight to never give up until the job is done. James McGinnis encapsulates the Irish-American spirit that will be celebrated across the country this weekend […]

Michael McKenny is a husband, father, and son. He’s also a mentor, provider, community advocate, and one of more than 2.6 million African American business owners in the U.S. McKenny is the owner and operator of theSpeedPro studio in St. Petersburg, Florida. As a business owner with the nation’s leading printing and graphics franchise, he is among a […]

There’s a quote from Confucius that says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” That’s certainly the case for the more than 130 SpeedPro owners who are living their life to the fullest every day. As we acknowledge Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to the […]