Franchise Money Maker

This article is written by Donald Mitchell
Do sports teams get better by practicing all the time, or by only practicing when they think they have been losing?
Everyone who has played on a winning team knows that regular practice is very critical for improving the group’s performance. Working on improving business models is no exception.
The idea [...]

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By: Naz Daud
As a small business owner, you have a unique advantage over larger competitors: you’re able to make a serious difference to your small business by making another £20,000 or £30,000 a year. When you know how to market your small business effectively, the returns can be much bigger than this, and have a [...]

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This article is written by Nazir Daud
How confident are you when the time comes to close the sale? One of the most consequential factors at play that can contribute to a successful closing (and possibly understanding when you should move on) has to be the leverage and confidence you posses when going into a [...]

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This article is written by Denise Ryan
It’s easy for successful businesses to coast -to keep doing what they’ve always been doing. But the world is changing at a breakneck pace and you can’t continue to be successful if you stay the same. Here are some tips to keep you up to
speed:
Update your marketing materials. [...]

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By Marisa D’Vari’s
Imagine yourself jetting home from a popular conference, with colleagues and potential clients all around you. Now, feel yourself swell with pride as you see them open the Wall Street Journal or the In Flight magazine and read a business article you have bylined.
Articles are an excellent way to reach and impress [...]

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This article is written by Allison Babb

One of my subscribers recently asked the question of how to get a steady stream of referrals. Great question and one that more business owners should be asking as referrals are a powerful source of new business.
Referrals are powerful because when someone speaks positively about your business, it [...]

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This article is written by Linda Feinholz
Much of my work with entrepreneurs focuses on building their business. Depending on their company’s stage of growth, that has meant showing them various options, many they’ve given only a moment’s thought to, and some they’ve never considered.
A manufacturer that I’ve been working with the past few months has [...]

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by DINE-BIZ
EZ Way #10:
Sell something that your customers don’t normally eat at home, such as Cappuccino or Milkshakes. Benefit: you’ve distinguished yourself from other restaurants and given customers something to talk about. Be famous for something with a signature product.
EZ Way #9:
Give your staff business cards, with their name and a humorous title on them, [...]

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by Joseph McVoy

The greatest advantage to owning a SMALL business is you can change quickly. If your customers suddenly decide they want some other product or service, you can offer that item to them within a few hours or days.
That usually isn’t the case for big businesses. Just take a look at the [...]

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by Jo Smyth
OK, so you’ve got a great product but you haven’t got the budget to advertise. Well, you don’t need to! Find a great angle to get a journalist hooked and you could get your editorial for free. And if you can come up with photos to go with it, you could be looking [...]

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