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What’s Pushing Your Buttons?
Posted by Franchise Grade Team April 3, 2017
What motivates you? Are you motivated by fame, fortune or fear? Or is it something deeper that fans the flames inside of you? Perhaps you are like Jeanne Louise Calment whose burning desire enabled her to do something that no other human being has done before. A feat so spectacular that it generated headlines around the globe, got her a role in a motion picture, and landed her in the Guinness Book of World Records. A record that has yet to be beaten.
Read moreAttributes Of A Successful Franchise System
Posted by Franchise Grade Team February 1, 2017
The franchise industry sometimes receives mixed reviews including the occasional bad press. However, a look at the top tier of the industry reveals franchises that are successful for both franchisors and franchisee investors.
Read moreProspective Franchisees Need to Know Why Some Franchisees Fail
Posted by Franchise Grade Team March 24, 2016
There can be a number of reasons why a franchisee can fail and before investing in a franchise opportunity, it’s important for franchise candidates to know the reasons why.
Read moreDefeating the De-Motivator, When seeds of doubt creep into consciousness!
Posted by Franchise Grade Team November 20, 2014
The sweet strains of a Puccini aria cut through the Saturday night clatter of the busy Italian restaurant in New York City, but it wasn’t coming from the aging voice of the Sicilian baritone who was hired to belt out favorites like Funiculi-Funicula. It was a soprano whose crystal clear voice filled the room. Within moments all the ambient noise came to a halt. Diners stopped eating and talking, busboys stopped clearing tables, the cooks even came out of the kitchen.
Read moreThe Most Powerful Motivator: How fear is etched into our brains
Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 20, 2014
I was abruptly awakened and told, “The house is on fire. Go outside!” As I ran out of my bedroom and into the hall my socks slipped on the polished oak floor. A guiding hand helped me keep my footing and a frantic voice urged, “Hurry! Hurry!”
Read moreUnleash The "Lobsters" In Your Business
Posted by Franchise Grade Team September 11, 2014
Recently, while at our family lake house, my daughter (Sophia) and I were walking along a wraparound deck connected to the top level of the house on our way down to go for a boat ride. Just before we headed down the wooden stairs and on to the path down to the boat, Sophia looked down and said: “Daddy, is that a lobster?”
Read moreHow To Lead A Team To Success
Posted by Franchise Grade Team May 28, 2014
Time and time again, I meet entrepreneurs who've spent so long chasing the “self employment” dream that they sometimes overlook the fact that – somewhere along the way – they've become employers.
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 moreUnderstanding Working Capital Financing Options For Franchises
Posted by Franchise Grade Team May 9, 2014
One of the oldest adages regarding starting and running a franchise is the answer to a common question; "What are the three most important aspects of a successful business?" and that answer is - "location, location, location."
Read more#1 Way To Succeed With Your Franchise
Posted by Franchise Grade Team April 11, 2014
Just prior to boarding a flight that was the last leg of a long day of traveling, a well-known author and consultant tweeted: “Hey, @Mortons – can you meet me at newark airport with a porterhouse when I land in two hours? K, thanks. :)” Imagine his surprise when he got off the plane to find a tuxedoed gentleman holding a bag with a 24 oz. Morton’s porterhouse, shrimp, potatoes, bread, napkins and silverware.
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