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To Compete Effectively Companies Need Analytics

In this article by Chris Peterson learn why analytics are an important requirement for a companies success.

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Find the Reverse Leaders in Your Company

Learn what reverse leadership is and why it may become the latest trend in companies.

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Franchisee Business Plan Article: Comments

Received lots of comments pertaining to franchise candidates being required to submit a business plan.

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What is Jeff Bezos and Amazon Up To?

Will Amazon sell anything? Despite its cloak of secrecy Amazon continues to woo investors.

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How to Deal with E-Mail Overload

From time to time we'll find ourselves hung up on our e-mails. Find out how to deal with e-mail overload.

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The Growth of E-Commerce Has implications for Franchising

The dynamic growth of e-commerce can have implications for the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

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Buying a Franchise? Study the FDD

Every franchise candidate should utilize the services of a franchise attorney before signing the franchise contract and paying the fee. This doesn't mean that a franchise candidate shouldn't review the FDD. Because they should learn how.

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The Composition of The Executive Suite is Changing

This article from the Columbia Business School column explains how the executive suite is undergoing dramatic change.

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How to Franchise Your Business Workshop

Attend a workshop on Franchising Your Business on Long Island at the Melville Hilton on June 1st and 2nd.

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After Turning Sixty Twelve Lessons Learned

An interesting article by author Tony Schwartz on what he's learned after turning sixty.

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Franchise Resales from The Business Broker Blog

Read about franchise resales from Tom West noted business broker expert and publisher of the Business Broker News.

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Jobs Act Could Stimulate Banking Industry

The JOBS Act is intended to stimulate the growth of new jobs. One of its provisions will aid community banks which will help the franchise industry.

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How to be a Horrible Boss

A humorous approach to managing people. How to be a horrible boss is informative and practical.

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Using Social Media to Sell can be a Mistake

According to one expert, social media is about building relationships not selling. Learn why.

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How Power Point Can Stimulate Action

Learn how to use Power Point in your next presentation to get results.

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Selling Your Franchise? When it Comes to Selling Price Not Much has Changed.

Franchisors and franchisees who are considering selling their business can learn something from this article by Tom West of the Business Broker Blog.

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A Feel Good Small Business Story

Read this story of a young man who left Wall Street to save a family business

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Trade Show Provides Gateway to Long Island Market

The Long Island Real Estate and Business Renaissance on June 1-2nd offers an opportunity for franchisors to enter the Long Island, NY market. Learn more about this exciting event.

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How to Successfully Facilitate a Brainstorming Session

Learn what makes for a successful brainstorming session. Its all about the facilitator.

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Subway Franchisee Ordered to Pay Back Wages

Franchisees be forewarned, a large Subway franchisee in Tampa Florida has been ordered to pay back wages to 122 employees.

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Fast Food Franchisors on a Refranchising Spree

Leading fast food franchisors have started to refranchise their corporate locations. Find out why they are doing this and the implications for their franchises.

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Good Leadership Practices Haven't Changed

Over the years I've established my leadership philosophy. Learn what my leadership practices are.

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Understanding the Why of Your Product or Service

When Franchisors are looking to improve or enhance a product or service they should first consider why they are selling it.

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A Must Do List Before Franchising a Business

For businesses considering franchising there are some preliminary steps that need to be taken.

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Can Smartphones Hurt our Business?

In the Harvard Business Review this business writer believes we are becoming hooked to our smartphones 24/7.

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The Coalition of Franchisee Associations Adds Two More Members

Coalition of Franchisee Associations adds two more associations to it's membership.

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Top 10 Franchise Advertising Portals for First Quarter of 2012

Here are the Top 10 Franchise Ad Portals for the first quarter of 2012.

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Why Great Leaders are in Short Supply

This article presents the reasons why great leaders are in short supply.

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The Frozen Yogurt Industry is Losing Steam

Industry experts are predicting that demand for frozen yogurt will decline in the next five years. This situation could impact franchisors in the yogurt sector.

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Recent Franchise Legal News

Recent legal news from the franchise industry includes a franchisee lawsuit against BP and the Justice Department going after a tax preparation franchise operation

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Charging Customers a Fee for Services can Apply to Franchising

Banks, airlines and telephone companies are charging a fee for certain services, which can alienate customers. Learn how this can apply to franchisees.

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Social Media Could Increase B2B Leads

This article features an update on how B2B marketers look to increase customer leads.

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On Steve Jobs Leadership: A Different Viewpoint

This article from the Harvard Business Review provides a different perspective on the leadership style of Steve Jobs who has been often described as a demanding and difficult manager.

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Steve Jobs and Bobby Knight Shared Management Styles

A recent article in the Harvard Business Review explains how Steve Jobs and Bobby Knight shared four key management traits.

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Pricing a Franchise Business Using SDE From Tom West

Learn about the Seller's Discretionary Earnings method for valuing franchises and small businesses.

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California's New Franchise Bill Receiving Strong Support. IFA Responds

New franchising legislation introduced in California may only be the beginning of more to come. Learn about the bill and the IFA response.

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Good Economic News as CFO Survey Reports Hiring to Expand

In a recent survey CFO's from a cross section of U.S. companies expect to increase hiring by more than 2%, a sign that the economy is gaining steam.

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Franchising Take Note: Social Media Ad Spending to Explode

Spending on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter is due to explode in the new year. Decision makers in the franchise industry should take note as the landscape for advertising is changing.

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Your Website Had Better be up to Speed

Franchisors need to make sure that their website is up to speed. According to google it doesn't take much to turn away a visitor.

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Franchisees LoseTim Hortons Class Action Decision

An Ontario Canada Judge refused to certify a class action lawsuit brought by Tim Hortons franchisees against the franchisor.

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Chrysler Franchisees Allowed to Sue U.S. Government

Judge rules that terminated Chrysler dealers can sue United States Government.

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Part 2 Non-Competes from Einbinder and Dunn

Part II of a series on franchise non-competes from Einbinder and Dunn.

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Global Survey of Franchising Provides Lots of Information

A global survey conducted by franchisesales.com reveals detailed information regarding the recruitment, selection and preferences of prospective franchisees.

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Is It a good Time to Buy a Franchise?

This article from Newsday provides an overview of franchising on Long Island.

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IFA Convention Interview with Franchise Brand Expert

This is an interview I did with franchise brand expert Warren Ellish at the IFA Convention in Orlando

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Two Part Series on Non-Competes from the Franchise Lawyers Blog

A two part series on non-competes by Terence Dunn of Einbinder and Dunn begins with part 1. Useful information for franchisors and franchisees.

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How Good Service Sustains a Company

Learn how to free up resources that can enhance your level of customer service.

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Restaurant Industry Projected to Surpass National Job Growth Rate in 2012

The National Restaurant Association projects record growth for the restaurant industry in 2012. Franchises account for 59% of limited service restaurants in the U.S.

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