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 seem to be designed more to save money for the industrial corporation complex than for the creative human. As humans…

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10 Key Components of Every New Venture Strategic Plan

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. You shouldn’t be making this decision just because you are mad at your boss, or you would like to be rich, or someone else thinks you have a good idea. In these changing times, if you already…

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Google Ends Radius Service Area in GMB

Service radius is out, listing individual locations is in. Google has finally pulled the plug on the service based business radius in GMB (Google my Business). This began earlier in the year, but the company has finished the job this month, removing the old feature from the final accounts. What has changed If you set…

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USA vs. UK: Where is It Easier to Set Up Shop?

Often, it isn’t the lack of a good idea or entrepreneurial spark that stops new startups flourishing, it’s the barriers to entry in the market itself. New startups often underestimate the costs imposed on new business by the country they are in, making it too difficult to do business in your homeland. Seeking that ‘greener…

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The Right Franchise for Your Climate

Once you’ve decided to become a franchisee, you have to choose a franchise to invest in. There are many factors to take into account. How comprehensive is the training program? What is the required investment? What are the pros and cons of the business model? In addition to these questions, it’s important to consider where your…

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Finding the Right Location for Your Franchise

The real estate adage “Location. Location. Location.” is just as true for businesses as it is for homes. The location of your business affects everything from customer access to supplier relations to how much you enjoy the daily commute. With that importance in mind, let’s look at some aspects to consider when choosing the right…

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Franchising Basics: Understanding Franchise Territories

While researching franchise opportunities, you’ll come across many using verbiage similar to “ask about exclusive territories” or “protected territories available.” It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that “territory” means no other franchisees in your franchise system can open a location in your exclusive/protected geographic area. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Although “exclusive” and…

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