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Franchising 101: Why your franchise network needs a Franchise Advisory Council
(0) Franchising 101: Why your franchise network needs a Franchise Advisory Council

A properly managed Franchise Advisory Council will provide strategic, operational and franchisee relations input to the franchisor and help reduce the risk of franchisee default and non-compliance.

Are you providing enough operational support to your franchisees?
(0) Are you providing enough operational support to your franchisees?

The objective of franchisee operational support is to assist your franchisees in managing their franchise business efficiently and effectively so as to achieve maximum sales and profits. It is vital to the success of your brand to provide that support.

Franchising 101: What is the role of a franchisee support representative?
(0) Franchising 101: What is the role of a franchisee support representative?

When you decide to franchise your business and start selling franchises to new franchisees, you need to provide training, management consultation and support services to those franchisees. Unless you're superhuman, you'll need help in that area. That is the job of the Franchisee Support Representative.

To Franchise or Not to Franchise. That is the Question.
(0) To Franchise or Not to Franchise. That is the Question.

If you have a successful business model and are looking to expand your market share and grow your brand, you should consider the pros and cons of franchising. This post discusses the different approaches you can take to franchise your system.

Keep Your Little Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween
(0) Keep Your Little Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween

Happy Halloween! Time to celebrate all things ghostly and ghouly while we await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin! Halloween should be fun for all, so let's make sure all the little monsters stay safe and happy by following a few basic guidelines.

Urban Beekeeping: A Sustainable Small Business Option
(0) Urban Beekeeping: A Sustainable Small Business Option

Urban beekeeping may be just the entrepreneurial opportunity you're looking for. Here are some pros and cons, and links to a few resources to get you thinking about keeping your own beehives.

Incorporating a Business in Canada: Factors to Consider
(0) Incorporating a Business in Canada: Factors to Consider

Before deciding whether or not to incorporate your company under the Canada Business Corporations Act or any of its provincial counterparts, there are a number of important considerations which must be taken into account.

How a Rental Property Checklist Can Help You Find The Right Rental Home
(0) How a Rental Property Checklist Can Help You Find The Right Rental Home

Are you looking for a home to rent or lease? Here is a checklist of important things to consider to help you find the rental premises that is ideal for your lifestyle and budget.

Self-Employment Basics: Start Your Own Landscaping and Snow Removal Business
(0) Self-Employment Basics: Start Your Own Landscaping and Snow Removal Business

If you enjoy gardening and spending time outdoors year-round, you might want to think about starting your own landscaping business. The work is very physical and the hours are long - but you are your own boss and you can get your business up and running quickly for a relatively small initial capital outlay.

Can an Employee Sue Me Over a Work-Related Injury?
(0) Can an Employee Sue Me Over a Work-Related Injury?
In any workplace that employs a large number of employees or in a job that has certain hazardous elements (like construction, welding, mining, etc), it's a certainty that from time to time someone will be injured on the job. As the employer, it's your responsibility to provide your employees with a safe workplace and with the tools, equipment and training they need to reduce the likelihood of injury.