FranNet will continue support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE, the Counselors to America’s Small Business. This relationship will provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make educated decisions when considering a franchised business. FranNet services cover the entire US and Canada. They are the most knowledgeable, professional [...]
FranNet, a leading franchise consultation company, is continuing support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” to provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make comprehensive choices when considering starting a franchised business. FranNet, with more than 55 offices, is looked upon as the [...]
Now that you have made the decision to pursue franchising as your path to business ownership, the next decision becomes: Which one? There are literally thousands to choose from, and they represent a wide array of industry categories, investment ranges, sizes (with regards to number of franchise units already in place), type of system (structured [...]
Financial experts suggest that small businesses will be the saviors in this economy, dragging the country out of the prolonged recession. Their nimble business processes and downright scrappiness are the best ingredients to grow the small business now. Today, we’ll talk about two organizations that specialize in helping the small business owner. Use all available [...]
Have a million dollar idea? Then get $5000 in start-up funds and even more in free publicity. Apply for Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur of 2010 Award. Tell them what inspired your biz, how it’s different and where you see it going. There’s even a College Edition! The deadline is June 15, so don’t delay. If you need [...]
When we think about branding we primarily think about our product or service but we must also begin to focus on our self-branding. Just like branding speaks volumes for your product or services, you as a brand speak volumes also. Take a minute to see what your self-brand say about you. Does it compliment your [...]
There is an adage in corporate America that says the average executive will spend 75% of her time in meetings. In my own experience, I have found this to be true. As the president of a marketing consulting firm with many Fortune 500 clients, I am called upon to constantly design effective meetings for them. [...]
Do you use social media in your business? I hope so. Chances are you’re also using it differently than a male business owner would, according to an interesting article in ForbesWoman. Jenna Goudreau, author of the article, reports that Facebook is 57 percent female and attracts 46 million more women per month than men. Women [...]
Some people establish life objectives easily, but struggle to do the same for their businesses. Companies need to act SMART, in every decision, especially those that lead or impact business direction. There are a lot of approaches to define organizational and employee objectives, but I recommend that you Be SMART. Consider the following criteria: Specific: Ask [...]
Jump Start Your Marketing with Project Rev The Deluxe Corporation & SCORE Launch Project Rev About: Brought to you by the Deluxe Corporation and SCORE, Project Rev is a yearlong program to help 10 entrepreneurs jump start their small business marketing efforts. Prize: Winners will get personalized mentoring from a SCORE counselor to help them [...]
