How to Read the FDD’s Financial Performance Representations

Let’s be frank for a moment. The Financial Performance Representations, item #19 in the FDD, carry serious weight in determining if you purchase a franchise. It addresses the burning question driving every prospective buyer, “How much will I make running this franchise?” Yet, the complex financial performance representations displayed in the FDD are anything but…

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How to Get Happier Employees

Happy employees work harder and do a better job than those that are unhappy. While you cannot control all areas of an employee’s life that affects their happiness, there are some easy changes that can be made to the workplace to help boost the moods of those who work there. After all, employees make or…

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How to Get a Business Loan in 3 Easy Steps

No matter where you stand regarding your business, there’s a good chance you will, at some point, need to find a source of outside funding. Small business owners in every stage of the business life cycle apply for small business loans every day. However, the approval process for traditional banks loans can be tough. Banks…

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Understanding Uncertainty is Vital to an Entrepreneur

Pop quiz: what relationship factor is the single most common trait in the successful entrepreneur? My answer: understanding uncertainty. Living with uncertainty Why? First let me say that I’m not sure. Second, that I might change my mind tomorrow. (Irony intended.) Third, that I know there are seemingly endless lists of traits of the entrepreneur, and…

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7 Tips for Investing in Foreign Markets

If you have foreign investments abroad, you probably already understand what a headache it can cause—especially if you’re the one doing all the financials. When you’re just starting out with foreign investments it’s easy to overlook things. You may overlook certain forms to file, best practices, and even potential cultural factors. All of these elements…

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You Can Deal with a Problem Employee

“The tougher the job, the greater the reward”. -George Allen Problem employees are the bane to every manager. By problem employee, I am normally referring to an employee whose behavior is significantly affecting the morale and the operations of the entire business. For some reason, every organization seems to have an employee or employees that…

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How Can You Protect Your Mobile App Idea?

If you have an exciting idea for a new mobile app, but are new to the world of mobile app development, you may make the common mistake of thinking least about the thing you should be most concerned about—protecting your idea. The instant your brilliant mobile app idea comes to you is the time for…

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7 Best Marketing Strategies for Your Online Store

We understand that you’ve invested a lot of effort and time in building your online store. Unfortunately, this is not enough to attract customers and get them to buy. Marketing for your online store is both a fun and essential part of your business on the web. Read these tips to learn how to move…

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7 Tips for Raising Capital as a Solo Founder

I’ve played a role in founding three startups, but I’d never tackled the trials of fundraising until Roomi. Within a year, I raised $2 million. Convincing someone to invest in your brainchild is one of the biggest challenges a founder faces, and solo founders are often perceived by investors as an unsafe bet. In theory,…

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