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4 Tips on How You Can Combat Stress and Identify Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

There will always come a time when you start to think that there is nothing in the world that can help you deal with your stress. The bills just keep pouring in, the number of hours in a day never seems to be enough to fit all your work, and the demands of family and […]

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Staying Real, Credible With Mom Bloggers

“For the first time in my life, I got people respecting me. Please, don’t ask me to give it up.” – Erin Brockovich, Erin Brockovich, Jersey Films (2000) When we talk about social media, most folks think first of Facebook. Heck, with 800 million users it’s the biggest walled garden on the planet. There are […]

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How to Ask for Startup Money from Family and Friends

It is difficult to get a business loan to start a small business.  Family and friends are typically the initial sources of funds for most entrepreneurs.  But as an entrepreneur, how will you get financing while preserving the relationships with these people who are close to you?  Entrepreneur.com shares some tips on how to ask for […]

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Chipotle’s Steve Ells Opens Asian Concept Restaurant

According to an article in USA Today, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen may do to Asian cuisine what Chipotle did for Mexican food.  ShopHouse opened in the nation’s capital amidst high expectations and media hype.  As at Chipotle, ShopHouse boasts the use of natural ingredients and meat that has no antibiotics or added hormones.  “ShopHouse has an […]

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Small Businesses Seek Alternative Lenders

Small businesses are having a difficult time borrowing money for expansion from big banks, says the Los Angeles Times.  Big banks are reluctant to lend to small businesses and are more comfortable lending to large corporations. In October, small banks and other lending institutions approved 46.3% of loan applications compared to 9.3% from big banks. Despite ads […]

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Cafe2U Vans Bring Coffee to Consumers

Lee Johns went all the way to Australia to learn how Cafe2U International conducts business and makes coffee, said an article in BendBulletin.com.  With the information he gathered, he brought home with him the rights to set up Cafe2U franchises in the United States.  Johns envisions 1,000 Cafe2U vans across the nation in five years.  […]

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New Law Gives Tax Credit to Businesses Hiring Veterans

Great news for businesses and veterans!  President Obama signed into law a bill passed by Congress last month granting tax credits to businesses if they hire veterans.  This incentive ranges from $2,400 to as high as $9,600.  This law augments the earlier efforts of the President and First Lady who got pledges from businesses, the […]

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Use Digital Signage to Do More with Less

At least 40 percent of my time is spent on the road attending and speaking at conferences, meeting with integrators and visiting their customer sites. It lets me see firsthand how they’re using our digital signage products and services. It also gives me an opportunity to listen to their questions; their wish lists and their […]

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4 Ways to Resolve Conflict, the Painless Way

In the office world, miscommunication and conflict are two things that happen frequently. These are two things that are inevitable, seeing as how multiple individuals with different backgrounds, views and personalities are required to come together to work as a single cohesive unit. The small differences in personality and manners are magnified when work styles, […]

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5 Mindsets to Have During Teamwork Training

Teams. When we think about them, we often picture sports teams, groups of men and women working together as one unit to accomplish a single goal: win. In the office setting, the same concept still applies. Whatever business you’re in or whatever employment position you hold, it’s almost always a guarantee that you are working […]

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5 Sales Training Tips to Live By

Have you ever wondered how you can make your sales training a real success? Training and development is one thing, but have you psyched yourself up for the path that leads to success? Here are some sales tips to get you there and on top of your chosen field. 1.  Make Your Mind Up If […]

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5 Stress Training Tips to Free Your Mind from Stress

Stress training is something that’s easier said than done. Learning how to manage your stress is a process that’s long and gradual—you don’t have to expect yourself to be good at it from the get go. What you can do however is start conditioning your mind and body in order to be better prepared for […]

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Choosing E-learning Software: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Many people are going crazy over e-learning software. With the fast-paced lifestyles we live and the way we’re always connected to the Internet in one way or another, it’s really no wonder why. However, the truth is that far too many people, and even educational institutions for that matter, are purchasing e learning software they […]

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Senate Passes Bill to Help Veterans Find Jobs

The Daily Times editorial praises senators for finally crossing party lines to approve a bill that will grant tax incentives to businesses that will hire veterans.  To recall, Republicans had been blocking President Obama’s American Jobs Act because of politics.  For its part, the IFA has promised to hire 80,000 veterans and military spouses by […]

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Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention in February

Famous author Guy Kawasaki will be the speaker during the closing keynote lunch of the 52nds Annual Convention of the International Franchise Association’s in February 14 in Orlando, Florida. The Convention will be attended by 3,000 franchise professionals.  Developments in the industry, financials, new markets, franchising practices advice and more will also be highlighted during […]

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Congress Urged to Provide More Funds to Create Jobs

Franchising grew significantly in the past decade and the Small Business Administration has lent small businesses more than $30 billion this year.  Of this amount, $25 billion went to SBA’s popular 7(a) and 504 programs.  Now that Congress is working on the appropriations, it should prioritize funding to help small businesses create jobs. The following […]

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Disabled Athelete Starts Sport Clips Franchises

J.J. O’connor first experienced the franchising business at age 15 when he witnessed the life style of his friend’s father, who owned a convenience store franchise.  He liked what he saw.  A year later, he had a hockey accident and ended up as a quadriplegic.  This disability did not prevent the former hockey player from […]

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More UPS Store Franchises in Military Bases

TheStreet.com featured businesses in military bases including the UPS Store.  Chris Adkins, vice president of franchise development for The UPS Store, says the company averages opening 5 to 6 stores a year and by the end of the year, it will add 3 more to its existing 34 stores in military bases.  The UPS Store […]

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Tips on Preventing Franchise Disputes

If businesses don’t work out as expected, stakeholders have the tendency to look for someone to blame – this scenario is common when it comes to franchising.  Catching and addressing the dispute early on will prevent a full-blown litigation.  Andrew Caffey provides tips on how to prevent franchisor-franchisee disputes in the following AllBusiness.com article. One of the most […]

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Which Pro Athletes are Franchise Owners?

The International Franchise Association and Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative entered a deal to provide former athletes training so they can own their own businesses or franchises, reports the The Orange County Register.  IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira says “Professional athletes are strong leaders in the ultra-competitive sports arena, so they inherently understand the importance […]

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