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Cleveland recently passed a law requiring pay ranges to be listed on job postings — and the numbers are eye-opening. For the first time in 60 years, reporting shows women earning 81 cents for every dollar a man earns, Black women earning 65 cents, and Latina women earning 51 cents. These gaps don’t always mean men and women are being paid differently for the same job. In many cases, women are taking jobs with more flexibility because they’re pulled between caring for children, aging parents, or both.

Terese McGroarty of FranNet of Northern Ohio understands this struggle firsthand. Many people today are living what she calls the “sandwich life.” Parents are getting older and need help. Kids still need support. And employers don’t always offer the flexibility required to care for the people you love. That pressure pushes thousands of talented women — and men — into roles that don’t fully reflect their skills or earning potential.

Franchise ownership can be a path toward both income and flexibility. There are franchise businesses under $100,000 that allow you to run the operation, set your schedule, and still take time for family when life requires it. Terese shares her own story of balancing caregiving for her 88-year-old father, spending time with her granddaughter, supporting her family, and still earning a six-figure income — something that would be nearly impossible in a rigid corporate role.

If your current job makes you feel squeezed, stretched thin, or unable to be the kind of parent, child, or partner you want to be, exploring business ownership might give you options you didn’t know you had. Terese offers a free assessment to help you understand your strengths, goals, and the types of franchise models that may align with your life.

Reach out and request the assessment link — at no cost — and Terese will review your results with you personally.

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