Maximize Your Time With a ‘Productivity Diet’ (Infographic)
Think Red Bull is going to help you stay on top? Think again. While these types of ‘high-energy’ drinks – filled unhealthy amounts of sugar – can boost your energy over a short burst of time, they’re not going to deliver the type of long-term, sustained energy you need to achieve the best productivity and […]
How Advertising is Changing in 2016
Advertising is rapidly changing and it’s important for businesses to stay on top of its trends. So how should you be spending your advertising budget for 2016? More than ever, digital advertising through the Internet is overtaking all other media categories. The 4 big trends to take advantage of are digital ad spending, mobile user […]
How Franchising Helps Vets Back to the Workforce
Looking for work is never easy, and that’s been even more true for veterans. Our country’s proud service men and women put their lives on the line, making sacrifices to themselves and family that few would go through. After they leave the military, however, many veterans aren’t sure where to turn next – and for […]
Perspectives on Entrepreneurial Failure
It’s time to talk about a very sensitive topic most entrepreneurs would rather not even think about: Failure. In my last article, Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? I mentioned that a perennial key skill (or trait according to some) of successful entrepreneurs is tolerance for failure. If you’re the type who would just as soon […]
History of Franchising to Now (Infographic)
A History of Franchises to Now (Infographic) The franchising industry is currently in a good state. Growth in the industry continues to outperform the larger economy and there are 750,000+ franchised businesses in the U.S., cumulatively generating $1 trillion in sales a year. Franchises are big contributors to economic growth in the country, begging the […]
3 Ways to Capture the Perfect LinkedIn Photo
Hiring managers typically know within 10 seconds whether your resume will move on to the next round or be thrown in the trash. And while the resume and cover letter are still powerful tools, most recruiters will head straight for your LinkedIn profile to find the one piece of information that makes you truly unique […]