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As the franchise coach for a number of clients I work with them to prepare a buying a franchise checklist. Included within the checklist is the review and analysis of franchise prices. Some clients seem to think that once they pay the franchise fee then they are clear to start getting a return on Read More

The kind of business structure you choose will impact how your company is taxed, whether as an LLC, S or C corporation. Here is an in-depth look at the kinds allowable deductions possible with each. Read More

Rather than focusing on your product and your brand, you focus on your customer. As I like to say, you go to the people. Read More

It's starting to look like I'm putting the Facebook formula together. I made a bet with my brother that I could create a Facebook fan page that could make... Read More

Effective Leaders deal with problems, they identify and correct injustices, always striving to add value to other people’s lives.  They do this by influencing and guiding people to work together towards a common goal. This poses a challenge, because good leadership means mobilising and motivating p Read More

Many businesses large and small are looking for the help of social media consultants. As the industry is unregulated anyone can be a social media ‘expert’ so how does a business owner tell who is good and who is not so good, especially if they don’t know much about social media themselves. There re Read More

Learn three tips that can help you run your business with the same precision and pride as a winning NASCAR team. Read More

Saying "No" to customers can help a small business grow Domino’s Pizza recently announced the launch of its advertising campaign that will tell customers “No!” if they ask to add or remove toppings... Read More

Telecommuting is becoming an increasingly popular approach to working these days, and starting your own business is as popular as ever. Both options mean that you need a place to work of your own, though, because an employer won’t be providing it.

A home office may be an easy option, but there a Read More

Japanese companies have mixed feelings about their decision-making processes. Employees will admit that the process is quite frustrating at times, and it seems that some Japanese businesspeople regard how their companies make decisions as a fact of life that cannot be changed.

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