ShawnHessinger commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Local as Differentiator
"Today so many businesses claim to be local, but all this really means is that they are locally owned selling the same products as big chains and usually at higher prices because they aren't able to buy at the same volume. They're hoping local people will care about the fact that the business owners are local, but, of course, they don't. It isn't about the owners. It's about the product. The product at Local Burger is...well...local. And that makes all the difference."Many Franchisors Prefer Multi-Site Operators These Days - Franchises - Michael Hemenway
"Does this imply that they prefer to start all these locations at once or simply that they have an eventual goal to expand to multi-site operations? I would think that starting multiple sites at once would increase risk even with established brands."Choose Between a Credit Card and a Charge Card
"The problem with many large businesses during the economic downturn was credit, borrowing against future earnings thus driving up their break even point. I think there's alot to be said for working on products and services that bring in revenue first and then expand based on that revenue. Save credit for things like laptops, tools that can be used almost any direction your company evolves. "Subscribe
Do you Make this Mistake in Building Your Coaching Business Online?
"Amen! Not only for coaching but for ANY business. How in the world do you get any business in the first place when know one knows you exist and how can anyone know you exist if you don't market yourself? "