The Key To Success - Choose The Right Partners (26 Jun 2006) Choosing the right partner is critical to ensure your reputation is maintained, and hopefully with the right partner it is enhanced.
The Misconceptions of the Value Of Disclosures in Franchising (26 Jun 2006) Disclosure laws in franchising are suppose to help the consumer. They don't. The FTC, which over sees franchising has in fact created a rule, which makes 5 lb. Disclosure documents for franchise buyers, which is so huge that no one ever reads it.
The More you GIVE the More you GET (26 Jun 2006) You may ask why you would give something away and expect to make money at the same time. Read this article to find out why freebies are a good way to market your product or services.
The Most Important Decision of Your Massage Business Career (26 Jun 2006) There are so many decisions you need to make each and every day regarding the direction of your massage practice. Yet there is one key decision that will chart the course of your massage business and will ultimately determine your level of success long term. Can you think what that might be?
The Number of Pages in the UFOC in Franchising is Still Growing Today (26 Jun 2006) Today required franchise disclosure documents are over 200 pages generally. How many pages do you think the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular; UFOCs were 35 years ago for these ten-foot tall pillars of the franchising community like Kroc, Monhan and Rosenberg founded their companies? They were of course the founders of McDonalds, Domino's Pizza and Duncan Donuts.
The PR Commitment to Small Business (26 Jun 2006) We're birds of a feather, public relations and small business.
Wonderfully compatible and a perfect fit. Usually makes it
easy to commit resources to small business success.
The Responsibility Conundrum - Where art Thou? (26 Jun 2006) Mr. Ms, 'not me' is often on holidays in your business. Yes come rain or shine they attend the workplace and put in the day for you; coffee to drink, gossip to catch up on, spying on management and colleagues, frequent toilet breaks, long lunches, long phone calls and let not forget the email needs to be checked and replied. Off course the home business needs more customers so a few phone calls here and there are quite appropriate so they think!
The Role of the Business Model and Strategy for Business (26 Jun 2006) People will always stress that having a well researched business plan is key before you start your business. Although creating a business plan is often an important step in the evolution of a busines...
The Seven Cs: Partnership Danger Signs (26 Jun 2006) An ongoing series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble.
The Single Most Powerful Small Business Marketing Tool On The Planet (26 Jun 2006) Let me get right to the point. The single most powerful small business marketing tool on the planet is a marketing plan. Now before you roll your eyes and run for the hills let me clear a few things ...
The Step Zero Effect (26 Jun 2006) The key to organizational focus and helping those who need what you do is knowing, precisely, what you do well -- and what you don't do well.
The Three Keys To Starting Your Own Successful Business (26 Jun 2006) There are 3 key ingredients to starting a successful business.
If you can achieve these three things your business has a great chance of succeeding. Lacking in one of these key areas will almost ensure that your business will fail.
The Virtual Assistant (26 Jun 2006) As a small business owner, outsourcing work to Virtual Assistants is fast becoming a popular and intelligent decision. The business owner saves enormous amounts of money by cutting the costs of offi...
