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Today's franchise owners face many challenges. Heck, ALL small business owners face challenges.The ability to work through them sets apart the winners from the losers. Check out this nice infographic for tips. Read More

You’ve read all of the blogging advice. You know writing an outline helps keep your blog post to the point.

But try as you might, nothing’s happening. An empty page stares back at you. That blinking cursor is taunting you. Read More

So what are your options when it comes to successfully expressing your brand message on social media? There are two: the DIY approach and working with an outside professional. Here's a breakdown of pro vs. cons of hiring out your social media posting: Read More

If you’ve recently made a bad decision (or a baker’s dozen of them), you are not alone. Not a single person is immune from making bad decisions. Humans make mistakes. In this post/video, learn the science behind decision fatigue and what you can do to avoid it (and bad decisions) in the future.

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There are many different strategies that can help minimize distractions, decrease stress, and improve focus. Not all work for everyone, which is why we wanted to explore whether there’s scientific support for some of those strategies. Here are 5 scientifically sound strategies that work. Read More

"Inbound marketing" is one of those buzzwords gurus love to over-complicate, but you probably know more about it than you think. Read More

Locally owned businesses are the backbone of the economy. When they succeed, entire communities benefit. The challenge is getting your neighbors to bypass larger companies and do business with you instead. The way to accomplish this is by creating and executing an effective plan for promoting your Read More

No business is an island and entrepreneurs need to constantly be in touch with what is happening, not only in their immediate market, but where relevant, in associated markets as well Read More

Productivity tools can be the key to scaling a business and competing on a level playing field with bigger firms. But today's tools have to deliver more than productivity; they have to be accessible from wherever we happen to be. Here are 9 of the most powerful tools I recommend that will help you Read More

I produce a lot of content. Not for the fun of it (although I genuinely do enjoy most of it), but because I want it to increase awareness of my personal brand, drive traffic to my site, and generate leads. Read More