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Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond Price
February 1, 2012
When sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances.
Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And Employees
January 30, 2012
Sam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country.
Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business Model
January 25, 2012
Ray Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way.
Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own Hands
January 25, 2012
Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.
The Happiness Dividend: You Can Raise The Satisfaction Level Of Your Employees
January 25, 2012
Nearly every company in the world gives lip service to the idea that "our people are our greatest asset."
Online Only?: Don't Neglect The Personal Customer Service Experience
January 25, 2012
No one I know would dispute the benefits technology--specifically the computer--has had on every aspect of our lives.
Hacked Off: Ready-made Templates Make For Effortless Hacking
January 18, 2012
There was a time when a hacker needed exceptional computer skills to breach a system. Only the most talented and experienced computer users could successfully bypass even the most minimal security provisions.
Denny's Queen: Dawn Lafreeda, With 70 Units In 6 States, Is A Brand Champion
January 16, 2012
"Sometimes interesting things happen in a bad economy," says Dawn Lafreeda, CEO and president of Den-Tex Central Inc. in San Antonio.
What's Your Destination?: How To Plan For Success
January 11, 2012
Some people wait for the future to happen. Others create their futures.
Growing Like a Weed (Man): Canadian franchisee, American franchisor
January 11, 2012
After 10 years at Union Carbide, Ottawa-born chemical engineer Roger Mongeon wanted to spend less time traveling and more time with his family.

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