Rapport building is not for everyone. By that, I mean that not everyone is good at it. Rapport building is an art, not science, and some of us are better at building rapport than others. For some, it’s a place where anxiety hangs high. By Nancy Friedman
As a franchise consultant, I frequently share with clients who are considering a franchise that there are two sides of the business equation to understand. One side is a complete understanding of the business model and what makes it franchise-able. By Pamela Currie
Veterans Day, originally observed as Armistice Day to commemorate the armistice between the U.S., our allies, and Germany, became an official holiday in 1938.This day is reserved for Americans to give appreciation and thanks to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. By Jon Skroder
I recently helped an 18-year-old begin his new franchise journey. He began at age 15 as the owner of a pressure-washing business and now after only a few short months in business, he’s off to a great start in the wonderful world of franchising! By Don Clayton
For the past six months, I’ve featured a regular series of podcast episodes on Social Geek Radio about The Culture of Franchising. At in-person events organized by Franchise Update Media, MFV Expositions, and National Event Management, I have asked many franchisors, franchisees, and industry suppliers about the culture inside their organizations as well as the overall culture of franchising. By Jack Monson
Now more than ever, lenders want borrowers to have “skin in the game,” and sometimes that is the biggest difficulty. For entrepreneurs who want to preserve their available cash (or might not have enough cash) but have pre-tax retirement funds, a Rollover could be the answer! By Diane Rosenkrantz
Many of our franchisor clients are run by a dynamic and charismatic founder with the vision and passion to lead the brand through the wild and unpredictable ride of franchise growth. By Tom Spadea