Franchise opportunities and business opportunities are two terms that are frequently used interchangeably—though there are subtle yet important differences. To some, this may seem like a simple case of, "I say to-may-toe, you say to-mah-toe." But as a business owner, it can’t hurt to get the facts Read More
Income diversity is important. One of the ways we are vulnerable in financial matters is the problem of having only one income. You don’t have to end up with an income stream that is equal to your primary income source. However, it does make sense to protect yourself to some degree by moving beyond Read More
If you’re not in Silicon Valley, chances are you won’t run into a VC on your morning Starbucks run. It can be difficult to get introductions to potential investors when you’re in a startup community that isn’t teeming with them. So what’s the best way to get in touch? Every investor seems to have t Read More
Interest rates can determine if your business sinks or swims. Here's how the Federal Reserve determines them. Read More
Small business owners’ access to capital is still being squeezed, it seems. Entrepreneurs’ ability to get credit when they need it is easing somewhat, but is still in decline compared to pre-recession levels of access to credit, according to the most recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index s Read More
Keeping customers is a struggle in and of itself, but what many companies fail to focus on is how to get new ones. With a few tips and tricks from our OPEN Forum experts, you’ll be in the minds of your prospective customers in no time (and they’ll be on your fan list). Read More
You may have heard the old adage "Profit is an illusion, cash flow is fact." Sounds flippant? Perhaps, but, in truth, it's a maxim every business owner would be smart to heed. Read More
Time with your accountant can actually mean growth for your business. Here's how to make the most out of your meetings. Read More
Often mistakenly called an Employee Identification Number, an EIN, or Employer Identification Number is also known as a your Federal Tax Identification Number. Similar to a social security number, an EIN is used to identify a business entity. Read More
Adobe has introduced a new online training and webinar product, Adobe Connect Managed Services, uniquely suited to help franchises provide innovative online training to franchisees.

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