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I won't be making any friends at McDonald's headquarters with what I'm pointing out in this franchise blog post...but that's how the cookie crumbles. Or, the McDonald's Quarter Pounder in this case. Read More

Web-based tools for small businesses can make it easier to collaborate on projects regardless of time zone or location. And it’s not just workplace collaboration that will benefit; these tools are also beneficial... Read More

Nearly all brands whether big or small are active on Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels. However, most brands do not have a dedicated customer service handle on their various social media channels. Having a dedicated handle that is strictly for customer service has shown to improve r Read More

While it is not as blatant as schoolyard bullying, workplace bullies can still affect work performance and satisfaction. Let's take a look at who these bullies are, how they operate, and how to stop them. Read More

Starbucks doesn’t offer franchise opportunities in the U.S. Luckily though, there are plenty of other coffee chains out there that offer franchise opportunities. Here's a list of ten top retail coffee franchises offering Starbucks potential competition. Read More

Videos are, by their very nature, SEO unfriendly. Search algorithms look for text and without it, they can completely miss a winning piece of content. Here are some tips to boost your videos in search rankings. Read More

If you started a small business because you sought independence, then this Independence Day week is an extra special reason to celebrate your achievements.

Personal independence in the form of business ownership is core to the American dream. Choosing what you want to do and being free to pursue Read More

Most entrepreneurs avoid setting up a board of directors for their new business unless or until they sign up an investor who demands a seat on the board. That implies that a board of directors has no value to the founder, and is just another burden that to be assumed for the privilege of attracting Read More

Last century, it was the extrovert we valued – that outgoing, gregarious individual who had strong and aggressive leadership skills, who never met a “stranger,” who could make the hard sale, and whose personality was “all over the workplace.” The 21st century - is the century of the introvert. Read More

In the early days of starting your business, you may feel like you’re wearing several hats—too many, in fact.

For this reason, you might consider working with a business partner. Not only does having a business partner distribute some of the work, it gives you someone to bounce ideas off of, the Read More