by Michelle Hummel Engagement has been the buzzword in the digital marketing landscape for nearly a decade and with good reason. While there are many technical definitions, at its core, engagement is just another word for conversation. Basically, it’s what puts the social in social media, and now in the time of physical distancing, engagement is more important than ever. Read the[…]
Stan Friedman, host of Franchise Today interviews Jane Plitt a fascinating biographer, who has made it her life’s work, to uncover and share the lessons we can all learn, from the life of yet another fascinating woman: Martha Matilda Harper. Harper was a very early stage entrepreneur and is credited with being the mother of retail franchising[…]
Christina Chambers, Executive VP Franchise Development for InXpress joins Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles on this SpotOn! Chat. Christina shares where her servant leadership mentality comes from and why it’s important in any leadership role. Take the SpotOn! Profile here: https://www.zorakle.net/assessment/welcome/leadership
by Tom G. Porterfield, CPA, CFE It is important that small businesses receiving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans manage the loan proceeds. For that reason, we are sharing some best practices for managing PPP loans. Payroll and Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) PPP loans are forgivable, but reductions in employees, work hours and total payroll[…]
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/advocating-for-future-franchising-robert-cresanti-international/id1475748334?i=1000484770978 Robert Cresanti, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association is fighting hard to advocate for the best interests of franchising. Join the conversation on this episode of Global Franchise Podcast as Robert Cresanti talks about the efforts of the IFA and some silver linings for franchising.
At 36 years old Aaron Mason knows a thing or two about being a millennial. Aaron Mason, Director of Expansion at Next Door Photos shares his experiences as a millennial executive, entrepreneur and leader. He shares his insights and advice with Rebecca Monet, chief scientist at Zorakle Profiles in this SpotOn! Chat.
Meet Ricki Wilkins Looking back, it is clear to me that the common thread through everything is my passion for promoting a product or service. I have been an employee and an employer and have always treated any position as building my own company. While I may not always be the most brilliant member of[…]
Elders provide wisdom and experience and when we are open to it … great advice. Paula Pizarro listened to the advice of her grandmother years ago. Advice that lead Paula into a rewarding career in the staffing industry 40 years ago. Staffing was the perfect fit for Paula and today she shares franchise opportunities through[…]
The Diversity Institute promotes and fosters diversity and inclusion within the franchising community. The Institute serves as the home for the Foundation’s diversity and inclusion programs – education, research, scholarships, and liaisons with other national organizations. https://www.franchisefoundation.org/programs/diversity-institute
by Elizabeth Denham Carolyn Thurston is a self-described dreamer. From a young age, she had a strong faith, a relentless desire to help people and the gumption to find a way to succeed. That gumption led her to her position as Founder and CEO of Wisdom Senior Care, an emerging franchise, and President and CEO[…]
Christina Chambers, Executive VP Franchise Development for InXpress joins Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles on this SpotOn! Chat. Christina talks about her time as a franchisee with Great American Cookies. She and her husband worked with a judge within her city to give juvenile offenders a second chance, employing and mentoring them. Take the SpotOn![…]
In this interview with Renee Israel, Chief Franchise Officer at Modern Restaurants joins Rebecca Monet and Elizabeth Denham on this episode of Where Passion and Purpose Collide. They discuss the impact of positive self-talk, how to stay confident and the benefits of celebrating the little wins. Renee applies her drive and discipline to all areas[…]