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Understanding a Franchise’s Mission

What is the goal of the franchise you’re considering? Some franchises share their mission statement publicly—but that might not mean that you know what their goal is.

How to Get What You Want in 2014

I always laugh when people comment that I seem to be very productive. I think it is based on the illusion created by social media, when all we see are celebrations of finished blog posts, or program announcements, media coverage or photos of glamorous travel.

5 Special Qualities Shared by Courageous Leaders

A leader has so many special qualities that it’s inspirational when you work with them. They possess an invisible aura that radiates confidence and challenges everyone around them to achieve greater heights than they would have ever dared to try before.

How to Franchise a Business

If you have a successful business and have determined that it is “franchise-able,” meaning you have evaluated its potential and found that it can in fact be duplicated well and offer beneficial returns as a franchise, these are the next steps to take.

VIDEO: 80/20: Why Focusing on the 20 Isn’t Enough

We know that 80% of results come from just 20% of effort. The problem is that even though the 80/20 principle helps us be more productive at one thing, we forget to plan what to do with that extra 80% of energy.

7 Best Startup Cities, By Cost and Taxes

Where is the best place for startups to, well, start up? GoodApril, a tax-planning startup based in San Francisco, compared maximum personal income tax, property tax, median tech-employee earnings, the cost of housing, and the cost of office space. Then they ranked the top seven startup cities in the US.

Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time!

When you boil it down, the reason people wait and put off opportunities is because they are afraid of failure. They are afraid that if they try something right now it might not work—but if they just waited a little longer, kept working on the idea for some more time, it will be guaranteed to succeed!

Evaluating International Risk

A big reason why most small businesses don’t approach foreign markets is because of the myriad risks associated with global operations. While international risk is certainly not something to take lightly, a careful assessment of the primary dangers that your business faces will ensure that you’re ready for whatever challenges you might face.

How to Successfully Relocate Your Young Startup to a New City

Moving is always a hassle, no matter if it’s to a new state, city, or even just down the street. Moving can be even more stressful if you’re not only relocating your life, but also your company. Sometimes, however, moving is necessary to grow you business, especially if you started your company in your home or college town.

The Legacy Exercise: To Find the Courage to Succeed, Reflect on Your Role Models

Although it can be lonely running your own business, you must always remember that you are never alone. Take time periodically to remember and honor those who have made it possible for you to have this amazing opportunity.

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