Startup
All You Need to Know About Branding Your Small Business
Becoming your own boss is a big thrill! However, it can be very overwhelming too, all the planning, all the responsibility is yours, and you probably want to see fast profit from all the time…
How to Get Involved in Your Local Business Community as a Franchisee
One of the benefits of being a franchisee is the community you’re a part of; you’re connected with the other franchisees in your organization. But most of those franchisees will be in other territories or markets. Connecting with…
What is the Secret to Creating Your Best Art and Work?
Do you have a “sacred place” that is just yours? That allows you to have the space and freedom to work on what is important. Some of us work in “hot desk” environments. But these…
Why Set Up a Bank Account for Your New Business?
Starting a new business can be exciting—and also daunting. There’s so much to think about right off the bat. What’s your niche? Are you opening a location, or all online? How will you structure your…
14 Killer Advertising Tips for Startups
As a startup, you’re likely on a tight budget when it comes to advertising. Getting a business up and running is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time. You need to get the word out about…
Should Your Franchise Be on Social Media?
Social media has evolved. It’s no longer just a tool for connecting with old friends or sharing vacation photos. More than ever, social media allows customers to interact with businesses—and for businesses to interact right…
9 Critical Elements of a Business Plan Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Understand Now
So, you have an awesome idea for a business. You know exactly what products and services you want to provide consumers in your target markets. Moreover, you are confident and ready to be your own…
Mompreneurs: Franchising and Child Rearing Can Coexist
Often, work-life balance is treated as a myth. But it’s possible. Franchising is one way a supermom can also be the boss. One of the biggest perks of becoming a franchisee is the freedom. Many…
Advice to Young People Looking to be Entrepreneurs
How does a young person work towards a career in entrepreneurship? I was asked this question on Quora. Here’s my answer. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure you focus on your education while…
We Need Entrepreneurs Who Think Like Revolutionaries
The realm of an entrepreneur is all about change, but in my experience as a mentor to business founders, I hear too much about incremental change, and not enough about revolutionary change. Adding a couple of…
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