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The last couple of months have certainly been challenging for everyone, but if there is a bright spot in the business world, it may be found in the self-sufficiency offered through franchising. For much of my adult life, I’ve argued that franchising is one of the best vehicles for individuals to achieve their income, lifestyle,…

When COVID-19 quickly spread across the United States in March, our daily routines changed almost overnight. While adapting to stay-at-home orders, many individuals have been using the additional time around the house in productive ways, such as catching up on reading, tackling repair projects or learning a new skill. This should also be a time…

Hiring a new team member is easy. Hiring a great team member is something entirely different. When unemployment was low, people could be selective about where they wanted to work. Even as unemployment skyrockets, especially due to the COVID-19 crisis, it’s still not all that simple. Somebody you’re considering may be enthusiastic not because they love…

When working alone or from a home office, the appearance of a workspace may not be as important. But if you have even just one employee, and especially if you want to attract top-flight talent, you really need an office that you can envision the best and brightest working in. If you are thinking that…

Market research is a valuable tool in the arsenal of any businessperson. It’s an excellent way to learn more about your industry, discover things you hadn’t considered about your own business, dive into current trends and get an idea of what the future might hold. Your company might be interested in conducting market research studies…

  Many business owners go to industry and trade conferences — but every once in a while, you may end up hosting one. After all, there are a lot of reasons to organize a conference. Maybe you want to be considered one of the big players in your industry or a thought leader. You might…