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Danger Signals?: 20 Signs Your Business May Be In Trouble
March 7, 2012
In business, owners often become trapped because they don't heed the messages their business sends and don't pay attention to basic principles.
Food: By the Numbers
March 5, 2012
Food--fast, slow, casual, takeout, sit-down, delivery--is by far the largest single sector in franchising.
You're Hired!: Hiring Experts Share Insights On Best Practices
February 29, 2012
You search and screen and interview for the best employees. Days pass, sometimes weeks, as you narrow down your choices (and continue to operate understaffed).
Mowing 'em Down: Canadian Weed Man Mega-Zee Also Franchises In The U.S.
February 27, 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.
Magazine of the Month: Multi-Unit Franchisee
February 23, 2012
Each month, Niche Media highlights a standout niche magazine. February's pick is Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine because it is the only magazine dedicated exclusively to serving the hottest and fastest-growing niche in franchising: multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees.
The Art of Negotiation: Getting Better At Getting What You Want In Business
February 22, 2012
Negotiation really is an art, and can be a challenge to master for even the most astute business professional.
Career Choice: Continuous Learning Builds Better Leaders
February 22, 2012
In order to excel in your work, in your life, or as a leader, you need to commit to continuous learning.
Competing For Rewards: Defining Incentives That Will Work For Your Team
February 22, 2012
Generally speaking, people like to compete. They like to test themselves and be challenged. Most important, people like to win.
Empress of Denny's: Dawn Lafreeda Controls 70 Units In 6 States
February 22, 2012
"Sometimes interesting things happen in a bad economy," says Dawn Lafreeda, CEO and president of Den-Tex Central Inc. in San Antonio.
Rate Your Retention: Five Things Your Employees Want Most
February 15, 2012
When great front-line hourly employees quit, most managers take it personally--and with good reason.