Lessons on Entrepreneurship from Diana Nyad
Yesterday, Diana Nyad completed the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Key West, her 5th attempt at completing the feat. At age 64, Nyad fulfilled her lifetime dream of being the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. She first set her goal to make the swim in 1978, accomplishing it […]
5 Sales Secrets to Help Boost Franchise Profits
Having trouble converting customers to buyers, or worried you may in the future? Having a large number of customers and leads for a franchise is always the first goal, but all of this marketing success doesn’t matter unless you can convert on sales. After all, how do you expect to make money? For service- and […]
Latinos and Seniors Lead in U.S. Entrepreneurship
According to the recent Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, the Latino share of all new entrepreneurs rose from 10.5 percent in 1996 to 19.5 percent in 2012 and entrepreneurship for Americans over the age of 55 grew from 14.3% in 1996 to 23.4% in 2012. Highlights from the report are displayed in the infographic below, […]
Looking to Retain Customers? Invest in Superior Customer Service
Here’s an oxymoron for you: customer service. It shouldn’t be that way. Customer service should never be an add-on or afterthought to take care of customers who need more than a sheet of paper printed in several languages. It should be a key part of your business and emphasized as a responsibility to your customers. […]
How to Tell If You Have a Great Startup Idea
Do you think you have a killer idea for a business startup? Before you invest in your idea, you might want to peruse the checklist below to see if your idea will pass muster with the marketplace: You don’t need a great idea to start a new business. Franchising can be a great way to […]
HR Bootcamp: Top HR and Payroll Tips for Franchising Vets
Amidst all the details of seeking out and purchasing a franchise, some new military veterans becoming franchisees can forget the importance of Human Resources and their payroll. Once you think about how important your staff is to the success of your business, though, it’s hard to forget. Hiring the right people is integral For starters, […]