SEO 101: Learning the Basics

It’s hard to be in business these days without having some knowledge of search engine optimization. Commonly referred to as SEO, this is something every small business person should have a basic knowledge of, even if someone else in the company handles all the internet marketing and web design.
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What is a Franchise Agreement?

The franchise agreement is the written contract between the franchisor and franchisee. It is the fundamental legal document upon which the franchisor-franchisee relationship is based. The franchise agreement details the conditions that both the franchisee and franchisor must understand and accept.
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Execution

During the first couple of years in business, you will constantly be challenged with the bicycle pedals of motivation and discipline. When motivation wanes, discipline must kick in to keep the bicycle moving. Some of the best leaders and managers in business don’t achieve peak results because they simply don’t execute the plan.
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Tips to Avoid Credit Card Fees

Small businesses rely on credit card sales and payments to grow and move forward; however, many small business owners can feel the weight of high credit card processing fees pushing down on them, especially in lean economic times.
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