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Posts made in April, 2011
For small business owners and franchisees, hiring can be a big commitment and a huge risk. For small offices, just one employee can turn into a complete nightmare or a saving grace. Here are a few tips we give our franchisees on hiring well.
1. Take your time hiring. If you’re like many business owners, you buckle down to hire at about the same time you’re so swamped you don’t think you and your existing staff can bear the load for one day longer. Don’t let the workload today rush you into a bad...
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There are a plethora of indicators people consider when determining what type of franchise to invest in. People spend a considerable amount of time comparing initial investments, annual fees, potential gains and company histories while doing their franchise research, but they often fail to ask two of the most important questions of all… What is the culture of the business like, and will it fit in with my work style?
The culture of a company can make or break a franchisee’s experience and it’s important to...
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Whether you’re a new business owner or have been in business for years, many free online tools can help save you time, money and energy. There are tons of resources available that can do everything from creating a website to streamlining team collaboration. Here are our five favorite free online tools to help you with your business:
FreeConference: Freeconference.com offers free, reservationless conference calls that can be used instantly and securely without the assistance of an operator. With the free package, you can...
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A great collection of in-the-trenches wisdom from entrepreneurs and small business owners was posted earlier this month on Under30CEO.com (www.under30ceo.com) regarding the startup phase of a new business. The list is called “26 Lessons Learned from First Time Business Owners,” (http://bit.ly/i2tOAq) and is dedicated to helping upstart and inexperienced small business owners learn from the successes and failures of others who have come before them.
No business is exactly the same of course. The advice of one...
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