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Because Of Them: Part 2 Of My Personal Story

In Part 1 of this post, I shared who and what influenced me as a youngster. The people I looked up to most during my younger years were entertainers. The best of the best in my view. They were the ones who had a huge impact on me-and the way I expressed myself then…and now. […]

Is A Franchise Opportunity In The Staffing Industry Right For You?

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We’re living in very interesting times. The topic of labor…of jobs-or frankly, the lack of them, is a hot topic. It has been for a long time. And, the franchise industry has been smack dab in the middle of it. Keep reading to find out why and to learn about the staffing industry. When […]

Food Franchise Owners: Managers Really Need This Employee Scheduling Solution

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(Sponsored Post) If you’re a food franchise owner, you know that some of the biggest challenges your managers face on a daily basis are the ones that revolve around employees. Not only is it challenging to find reliable help, but once you’ve hired and trained an employee for your franchise business you (or your manager) […]

Do You Work For A Jerk?

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I used to work for a real jerk. Actually, I’ve had a lot of bosses that were jerks. I’m grateful that I don’t any more. That’s because I’m the boss now. Head Games I used to be in sales. Being in sales is like riding a roller-coaster every day. When […]

Franchise Owners: Please Don’t Make Your Employees Jump Through Hoops To Get Paid

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(Image from goodtomeetyou.wordpress.com) I wasn’t going to write about it. But, I can’t stop thinking about it. So, here goes. Just Pay Your Employees! Why do Albert and Carol Mueller, franchisees of this chain, insist on paying their hourly employees with a debit card? And, the debit card they’re using? It’s special. It […]

Fast Food Franchise Workers Strike In NYC

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They only make $7.25 an hour. That’s why hundreds of fast food franchise workers are going on strike in NYC. Hourly employees from franchises like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and KFC are seeking to double their hourly pay-all the way up to $15 an hour. Are they (mostly franchise business employees) asking too much? Could you live on $7.25 an hour? […]

How Payroll Cards Can Benefit Your Franchise And Help The Environment

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(This is a guest post from Jesse Kanclerz at Paychex.com) Businesses have more options when it comes to managing payroll. Issuing paychecks can be time-consuming and costly, making payroll cards a cost-effective alternative. According to a 2009 FDIC study, one-quarter of American households do not have full access to traditional banking services, such as a […]

Should You Buy a Food Franchise?

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I wish that I was able to somehow collect $100 every time I heard someone at one of my presentations on franchise ownership say the following; “I’m thinking of buying a food franchise because people have to eat.” And, if I was able to grab that $100 over and over again, my lobster intake would […]

Best Franchise Research Questions To Ask On Operating A Franchise

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We’re almost halfway through my blog series on the Top 40 Questions To Ask Current And Former Franchisees. If you’re contemplating the purchase of a franchise business, and you’re focused on making sure the one you end up choosing is a well-oiled machine, the questions that I’m having you ask the franchisees of the opportunities […]

Are You Sick of Making Your Boss Look Good?

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The last time I worked for someone else was in 2000. Coincidentally, it’s the last time I remember feeling really, really, resentful about someone else’s success. (Which I helped create.) Let me explain… I was one of several managers who contributed to the bottom line in the automobile franchises that my boss owned. You’ve heard of, “Multiple […]

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