Best Ways to Research Before Buying a Franchise
Buying a franchise is a big decision. Since this decision will be one of the largest you will most likely ever make, you will want to consider the fact that a successful franchise, with a proven record of success, could serve as a shortcut towards creating the successful business you desire. Buying a franchise is…
Read More10 Game-Changing Quick Fixes to Improve Your Interview Process
The battle for top talent in the US is becoming increasingly competitive, costly, and time-consuming. Today, the average job opening takes 52 days to fill and costs the company $4K. Clearly, companies are willing to invest both time and money into Recruiting the best-of-the-best for their organization. But, what happens when you don’t have the time to…
Read MoreDesign Your Sales Calls for Success
Some years ago, we did research on the effectiveness of sales calls and meetings. We focused primarily on meeting on qualified opportunities, not prospecting calls. The results were shocking, though not surprising. We found sales people tended to make 30-50% more calls than necessary to close. I suspect that number is far larger today. In…
Read More4 Ways to Get Your Customers to Share Your Posts
To be successful in business, you have to engage your customers on a regular basis. You have several options at your disposal. You could choose to send newsletters, write blogs and accept comments, or use social media sites. While business owners should be using a combination of these marketing strategies, they can begin by focusing…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name? 7 Things to Consider When Naming Your Brand
Shakespeare was right to question – what’s in a name? As it turns out, a name can represent a lot about an entity. Choosing the right name for your company is an important step within every brand development strategy, as it represents to the public what your brand ultimately stands for. Pick the wrong name and you…
Read More5 Tips to Create More Powerful Employee Engagement
An engaged workforce is a productive one. Here are 5 tips for creating more powerful employee engagement in your organization: Clarify what’s expected of employees It’s essential that your team members know what’s expected of them. When they start, generally they’re given a job description but that’s not enough. Clear expectations set the standards and…
Read More5 Questions to Ask When Considering Franchise Ownership
Thinking of buying a franchise? Before you sign any papers, you need to be very thorough in your research about your prospect. Buying a franchise is a serious investment. When you sit down to talk to a potential franchisor, treat it like a job interview and have a series of questions prepared for them to…
Read MoreNationwide Study Reveals Troubling Small Business Statistics
Looks like a disaster waiting to happen… We all know that common expression and it perfectly reflects my thoughts when I was recently reviewing the results of Nationwide’s 2017 Business Owners Attitudes and Usage Study. Here are the key findings that I found rather scary: Only 20 percent of business owners have built a disaster…
Read MoreHire Right: 4 Specialists That Can Bolster a Burgeoning Company
As a new company, success largely depends upon the people that you hire to help run it. If you’ve just established a startup, you might not think you can afford a lot of specialists to help you out, but some of them are really essential. These four specialists might be the kind of roles you…
Read MoreWhy These 3 Risk Management Strategies are Critical for Your Business
There is an element of risk in any kind of business venture, regardless of company size or industry. There’s a chance that suppliers or vendors won’t be able to hold up their end of a contract. An accident in the workplace could lead to law suits, or cripple crucial operations for days or weeks at…
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