by Faizun Kamal What kind of life do you actually want? It’s a question I ask every client who wants to buy a franchise. In fact, it’s one of the very first questions I ask. Their answers, I find, are telling. Most people draw a blank or stumble over their words. Others get very quiet,[…]
by Susan Scotts Were you able or required to work from home because of the recent pandemic and are wondering how you could go back to the office? Did you enjoy the freedom from distractions that working from home provided? Do you need to be there for your children to help them with virtual learning[…]
This article was written by William Edwards was published in October 2019 on Franchising.com. William Edwards asked international franchise specialists who reside and work in various regions of the world for their advice regarding franchise development in 2020 and beyond. Part 1 includes perspectives from the U.S, Canada and Central America – let us know[…]
by Julie Lusthaus Your franchise has launched, and you are actively marketing and selling to franchisees in compliance with all applicable laws. There is no more need for legal advice or so you think. However, under federal and state franchise laws, there are ongoing registration and filing obligations. These include the following: Read the full[…]
by David Keil I have focused my life’s mission to advocate and support women, share life lessons and help women scale their business. I am a husband of 32 years to a college professor whose doctoral dissertation focused on risk preferences in gender/pay issues, a father of a strong woman and have been a partner[…]
During this unusual time in the world, community is more important than ever. We all have had to find new ways to connect not only with work and school, but also with friends and family. In the September/October issue, “Community Engagement” is our focus. We are talking to women about how they engage in their[…]
by Michelle Hummel As a franchisee trying to grow your customer base, you know there are two keys to success: positive word of mouth and advertising. Making your customers completely happy once they’re in your care is tough enough but knowing where and how to advertise effectively can be overwhelming. You undoubtedly have been approached[…]
Harper’s Story A lifelong advocate, activist and warrior for social justice, Jane Plitt has worked tirelessly for women’s equality. So, it is no wonder that when she came upon the story of Martha Matilda Harper, she was compelled to ensure Harper’s story was not lost to history. “If we don’t recognize how we have stood[…]
by Michele Rempel One thing I believe we can all agree on right now is that 2020 has been a memorable year for small businesses. I’ve talked to very few business owners or franchisees who have said that it has been “business as usual” for them. Add a traditional summer “lull” for many industries, and it could be a slow year[…]
Tom Porterfield, CPA and Founder of Porterfield and Company shares his What If in life. He talks with Rebecca Monet on this SpotOn! Chat about the importance of company culture and employee selection. He further discusses how his membership in Elevate Forum encouraged him to look at things in his business more pragmatically. A closer[…]
An interesting article about the three pillars of franchise marketing and the evolving state of franchise marketing written by Justin Mink, CFE and SVP of Franchise Growth at Scorpion. The best advice that Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer ever received came from his grandfather: “Stop complaining about problems. ‘Problems’ is the definition of business.” Thanks[…]
Another What If question on this SpotOn! Chat. Listen in as Bryan Lewis, founder of Press Waffle Company and Shark Tank winner shares his What If with Rebecca Monet, chief scientist of Zorakle Profiles. Check out the Press Waffle Co menu: https://www.presswaffleco.com/ Press Waffle Company is franchising: https://www.ownapress.com/