6 Qualities to Look for When Staffing Your Franchise
Finding the kinds of employees who will work hard for your franchise and stick with you long-term can be a challenge, especially if you’re in a high-turnover industry like food and beverage. And while sometimes you need to hire someone stat, it’s worth taking your time in the hiring process to ensure that anyone you consider meets…
Read MoreStartup Culture is as Leaders Do
The question over on Quora was How should a new startup develop and sustain a strong company culture? I decided not to answer the essential how-to, but rather to share my experience in this area, which is more like a reality check on startup culture than anything else. The following is straight from my Quora answer. Culture is not what…
Read More6 Untold Secrets to Increase Your Productivity Levels
Wondering why some workers are able to churn out gargantuan amounts of work, day after day, without ever feeling tired, while you can’t stop complaining about the work load? There might have been times when you felt a certain urge to ask them what was the key to their miraculous abilities. However, if you follow…
Read MoreHow to Start a Small Business Without Ruining Your Credit
Starting your own business is no doubt a noble endeavor. But on the road to becoming a successful entrepreneur, you’ll encounter numerous obstacles that will test your courage, character, and ability to remain focused and positive. To take the helm of your own enterprise is truly the adventure of a lifetime. For aspiring entrepreneurs, starting…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Social Media Mishaps in the Workplace
It’s early on a Monday morning, but your office is already buzzing. At first, this seems like a good thing—your employees are hitting the ground running to start off the week—but your excitement turns to dread when you overhear a conversation: “Can you believe what Joe from sales tweeted yesterday?” We’ve all cringed and laughed…
Read MoreMust Have Components for Your Franchise Lease Contract
With franchises that require a brick and mortar location, it’s essential to ensure that the lease works in favor of the franchisee. Over my years practicing real estate law, I’ve seen many leases that leave operators exposed to being forced to move, having the lease terminated, or unable to sell their franchisee unit when looking…
Read More3 Ways Business Holiday Gifts Make You Smart
The holiday gift giving season is a sure thing, often presenting challenges for your business or nonprofit organization. Should you give? To whom? If you’re even questioning whether to give or not, you can stop right there. No matter your budget, there are excellent business reasons why you should! Here are 3 ways that giving out…
Read More5 Reasons Small Business Owners Need to Delegate
Being co-founder and CEO of a startup company for the past 18 months has taught me the importance of delegating. As your company grows, you’ll find that doing everything yourself is simply impossible and relying on a team to help you is a must. I know this is hard for some of us who like…
Read More5 Reasons Why Social Media is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool
The internet has completely changed the business world and social media has revolutionized the way companies market themselves. Have you moved with the times? Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram started out as great ways to interact with friends and colleagues online. Now, they’re leading the way as a vital marketing method for…
Read MoreWhen is a Corporation Not a Corporation?
Most taxpayers are aware that an organization must submit papers to a state official, usually the Secretary of State in order to obtain a corporate charter and file an 1120 tax form as a corporation. However, one must meet all the IRS requirements for corporate status in order to file as a corporation. First, some…
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