by Rebecca Monet As a behavioral scientist and developer of a suite of psychographic assessments used to predict franchisee compatibility and performance, I’m frequently asked if there are some common traits of successful business owners. I could go on and on about franchisee-franchisor fit and how that impacts success, but I will spare you. Instead[…]
Sean Hart is not a sports fan but he loves anything with wheels and an engine. Sean is VP of Franchise Sales and Development at AFC Franchising, Inc., with over 225 primary and urgent care clinics. Listen in as Sean shares his love of wheels and engines, especially motorcycles with Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles[…]
by Michele Rempel Has there ever been a time when the call for a connection between business and social causes has been stronger? When many consumers expect businesses to take a stand on the social issues of the day? Several events in the US this year have caused a large number of businesses to inform[…]
Good news! Here’s an interesting report regarding job growth in the Northeast. The latest Paychex |IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows a slight increase in hiring from the previous month, rising 0.06 percent nationally and 0.36 percent in the Northeast. The national jobs index stands at 94.44, remaining in line with April’s reading of 94.63. Small business[…]
by Elizabeth Denham Snapology was not even a blip on the radar of Orla Pylant when she started her career as a CPA. But when she realized she longed for more flexibility to raise her children, Pylant found a new passion – education. “I didn’t know it would be something I would love,” Pylant said.[…]
Sean Hart, VP of franchise development at AFC Franchising, Inc., an urgent care franchise joins Rebecca Monet on this SpotOn! Chat. Listen in to discover two distinct sides of Sean. The loud extrovert and the shy hermit.
by Kristen Horler, MS What is Your Routine? Routine is everything and a break in routine can help you recognize how important consistency is to success. Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Write down every detail of how you started your day today. Did you wake up to an alarm? What time? Did[…]
by Nancy Friedman TOP DOWN MENTALITY Who is responsible when you receive bad customer service? A. The company (top down)? B. Management/direct supervisor? C. The person who delivered said service? D. The customer (self-imposed)? Option A: TOP DOWN MENTALITY won hands down on our LinkedIn poll. Over 63% agreed IT STARTS AT THE TOP. Read[…]
Jared Isaacman and Jon Taffer break down hard numbers and trends in the restaurant/ bar industry. Isaacman and Taffer ensure the doom and gloom we have seen during this pandemic is coming to an end. Take a listen to The Jon Taffer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doom-and-gloom-is-ending-ft-jared-isaacman/id1399017536?i=1000491534018
September 22, 2020 // Franchising.com // South Jordan, Utah – InXpress, a shipping and logistics franchise with a network of almost 400 franchises in 14 countries, has expanded its service offering to now include UPS® shipping for companies based in the U.S. market. The enhanced domestic small parcel and international shipping options, which benefit from InXpress’ purchasing[…]
Regular massage – it’s proven to help with stress, aid relaxation, raise alertness and assist in recovery from treatment and surgery. But for most massage brands, massage is still occasional, often of mediocre quality and frequently expensive. Introducing The Massage Company. Founded by Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker, The Massage Company™ opened its first centre[…]
For six years, the question of who a chain employee works for—the corporation, or a third-party franchisee—has been up in the air. The new ruling has major implications for millions of fast food workers. Read complete article in The Counter written by Sam Bloch here: https://thecounter.org/federal-judge-joint-employer-dol-department-of-labor-fast-food-mcdonalds/amp/