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What Drives Your Desire?
Posted by Franchise Grade Team December 5, 2014
When was the last time you were obsessed with something?
Read moreThe Power of First Impressions
Posted by Franchise Grade Team December 3, 2014
First impressions are lasting. Frontline hourly employees are not. Before they’ve been on the job just six months, over 50 percent are gone. Some were probably not a good fit for the job in the first place, but some productive, dependable, hard-to-replace employees bolt too.
Read moreWhat's Your Flavor Of Entrepreneurial Uniqueness?
Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 10, 2014
The recent tragic loss of Robin Williams reminds us all of the fragility of life. Here today, gone tomorrow. But his loss also reminds us of a life well lived. Williams lived a life that only he could live. He relished in his unique talents and gifts, and released them to the world. He was his own flavor to the world. He was who he was, and that just happened to be one of the funniest people ever. Imagine for a minute if he had deprived all of us from his humor. Imagine if he had settled for a life of “ordinary” rather than shooting for the “extraordinary”. His life would not have been as full, and he would not have filled us all up with the joy and laughter that was his unique genius.
Read moreHow To Motivate Employees Through Incentives
Posted by Franchise Grade Team September 15, 2014
Most employers look for ways to motivate and reward their employees.
Read moreThe Most Important Buying Decision You’ll Ever Make
Posted by Franchise Grade Team September 9, 2014
Once you’ve decided which franchise to buy, what is the most important buying decision you’ll ever make to ensure its success?
Read moreIt’s All About Who You Know: 3 Tactics to Get an Unfair Networking Advantage.
Posted by Franchise Grade Team August 1, 2014
“It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know” Said everyone, ever.
Read moreTop 5 Tips For Choosing The Right Franchise
Posted by Franchise Grade Team June 16, 2014
Each day countless individuals embark on a journey where the final destination is a franchise opportunity that will lead to a successful franchise business. The path to finding a franchise that most closely fits the profile of the individual can be arduous and difficult. It requires focus, determination, attention to detail and objectivity. The Internet is replete with articles and advice that present the steps one should follow when considering a franchise opportunity. There are articles on the FranchiseGrade and FranchiseKnowHow websites that provide guidance on the franchising process. Whichever steps you choose include in your franchise selection and evaluation process, there are certain ones that should be followed. I’ve outlined five tips that every franchise candidate should use when selecting and evaluating a franchise opportunity.
Read moreAre SBA Loans A Problem For The Franchise Industry?
Posted by Franchise Grade Team May 26, 2014
Getting access to credit is a major issue for franchisees, particularly those first buying outlets. So franchisees and prospective franchisees need to understand what different lenders are looking for in potential borrowers.
Read moreHow Invaluable Are Local Directory Web Sites For Your Business?
Posted by Rich Stark May 20, 2014
One of the most important aspects of local business marketing on the Internet is the inclusion of your small business in as many local business directories as possible. Local business directories include Yelp.com, Yellow Pages, Google Places and CityPages.com to name a few. It goes without saying that the more business listings you have, the more visible your business is and the more opportunities you have of obtaining new leads or customers.
Read moreWhy Do Some People Pick the Wrong Franchise?
Posted by Ed Teixeira May 16, 2014
The franchise industry certainly doesn’t lack the resources for guiding individuals towards making the right franchise decision. There are countless articles, numerous books, the FTC, State and franchise industry websites that provide advice and strategies for prospective franchisees. The Internet is replete with articles both favorable and unfavorable about franchisiors and franchisees. These resources if utilized can help to lower the risk of failure faced by potential franchisees. However, in spite of this, some franchisees will still fail. In many cases, these failures are the result of other factors, rather than the result of a lack of information, guidance and resources. A prospective franchisee needs to avoid the pitfalls that can result from choosing and investing in the wrong franchise.
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