In front of a group of business leaders and small business owners I ran a quick poll of the attendees by asking them to introduce themselves and why they were attending the group presentation I was leading. One response, in particular caught my attention... Read More
Information on franchise investment returns and knowing what to expect. What return on my investment (ROI) can I expect? On average, how long does it take the franchise to mature to make that return? What return would be considered exceptional results? Read More
Depending on the type of business you are opening, you may or may not need a license. You should have a copy of the franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which will detail what licenses or certifications you will need. Also, check with the state licensing board that oversees that industr Read More
There are more than 480 million people in the world age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that number is expected to nearly double by 2030. Indeed, this important demographic is growing, and changing, and seniors want to build a relationship with businesses that cater to their Read More
I think in this day and age EVERYONE should be a brand. Relying on a company to define you is never going to make you stand out among the millions of people qualified to work in our world. Too often people find someone they admire (and if you read Gary’s book, he is very inspirational) and try and Read More
Blogs are hot. According to a new study by eMarketer, more than half of all Internet users read blogs at least monthly, and by 2014, readership will rise to more than 150 million Americans, or 60% of the Internet population in the U.S. Given those statistics, your blog can be a great way to collect Read More
If you're good at what you do, people will throw exciting things your way. Be smart. Realize you've got enough going on and learn to say no. Here's how. Read More
So, everyone is talking about QR Codes these days, from Mashable: “Why QR Codes Are Poised to Hit the Mainstream” & “City of New York Blankets Time Square with Giant QR Codes” as well as many other sources.
If you just use your imagination, you can find all sorts of creative ways to use QR Codes t Read More
Sometimes as business owner we create our own problems. Other times problems immerse themselves upon the business at no apparent doing of the business. Read More
Everything rises on falls on leadership--including startups. And great leaders have the ability to make great companies. But leadership is not inborn...its something developed...and cultivated...and learned through mistakes and failures. So in order to help with your leadership development we assem Read More
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