The Role of an Exit Plan as a Franchisee
Going through the purchasing phase of a franchise spikes the adrenaline and fills your mind with endless optimism. That’s great! You should be energized by your new endeavor. But let’s pause here for a moment….
How to Use Mass-Customization to Broaden Reach and Boost Bottom Line
While we know that “one size fits all” is seldom—if ever—true, we know that in sales the more people who are good fits for our products and services, the more profitable we’ll be. This fundamental…
A Better Business Model: Audience First, Product Second
It’s not really news to say that most businesses fail. If you are like most entrepreneurs, the first startup is surely a failure. According to OnStartups.com, first-time entrepreneurs have just an 18% success rate. Not…
First Time Speaker: Tips to Build Your Speaking Platform
So now that we’ve discussed four tools needed to help you season your speaking skills, where do you start if you’ve never done a speaking event before? Well my recommendation is to start grass roots. In…
3 Steps for Choosing a Franchise
Setting your own schedule. Being your own boss. Taking control of your professional and financial path. These visions float through the mind of many individuals feeling stuck in their current careers. They view the world…
Franchise Success Rates
Choosing a franchise opportunity is a big decision, and big decisions are usually risky. So it’s natural to try to get some kind of idea of your chances of success before you take the plunge….
How to Find, Buy and Operate an Independent Route Business
Independent distribution routes are often referred to by a number of different terms. Independent route, distribution route, delivery route, independent operator (IO or IBO) route, sales route, bread route, chip route, cookie route, vending route, ATM…
Small Business Funding Options: Business Credit Cards vs. Consumer Credit Cards
Credit cards are a common part of daily life, in both a personal and business respect, for many. Small business owners have the option to finance much of their day to day on a credit…
Top-Paying Side Jobs for Entrepreneurs and Employees
Many people combine their full-time work with side jobs that can bring in some extra cash and offer an exciting opportunity. Even if you’re a small business owner, there is ample opportunity to fit a…
8 Key Rules for Starting a Business on a Shoestring
A few years ago, before the Internet was pervasive, before everyone carried a smartphone and before do-it-yourself software tools were available for free, it was difficult to reach a critical mass of new customers without…
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