Industry trends

What’s impacting franchise ownerships, print and digital publications, digital marketing and more, right now.

Latest Industry Trends

Where the market is headed next in your industry.

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Settling is the easiest thing to do most of the time. But I am here to tell you it is possible to break free.

The Great Pay Debate: Hours vs. Productivity

If you’re looking to get paid on your terms, you're not alone.

Seven Tips For Creating Your Most Effective Print Ad

Despite how popular digital advertising has grown in the past few years, it’s the consistency and trustworthiness of advertising in print media that remains at

5 Reasons We’re Not Your Average Franchise

At N2, we're passionate about two things: providing people meaningful careers and helping businesses reach their ideal clients.

Retirement: Is it the Best Option?

When do you want to retire? Are you sure? Hear us out…

6 Tips for Small Businesses to Engage with Customers

“Showing the love” with customer appreciation messaging is a key component of the overall customer relationship and marketing mix of most small businesses.

Riding Out Another Storm: What Makes N2 Isolation-Proof & Recession-Resistant

For our 2+ million readers, receiving the next issue of their neighborhood magazine delivers a sense of normalcy during this unprecedented time.

Perspective During a Pandemic

My encouragement to you is to not isolate yourself on an island. Dig in. Reach out to your people and get some quality time.

Why Print?

Technology continues to play a larger role in our day-to-day lives, so it’s no surprise we're often asked the question, “Why print?”