Read the title to this blog post again. It's kind of crazy when you think about it. Seriously...Who in their right mind would ever allow someone else to control their schedule? You? Whoops. Sorry about that. You must be an employee. On Being An Employee "Being an employee means that someone else controls your schedule. If there’s a regional meeting in Omaha, and you live in Portland, Oregon, guess what? You’re traveling to Omaha. Your high- schooler will just have
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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. When I reached my mid-teens, other types of people influenced me. As a matter of fact, they helped me get to the place I reside now; the world of small business. Because Of Them: Part 2 Of My Personal Story At the
Is A Franchise Opportunity In The Staffing Industry Right For You?
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 People Can't Find A Job... A lot of people (who lost theirs) have given up on finding a job. According to a May article on CNBC.com, the longer someone is out of work, the more likely it is that
Food Franchise Owners: Managers Really Need This Employee Scheduling Solution
(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) has to set-up employee schedules. Talk about challenging… Go ahead; ask your food-service manager-or any food-service manager their feelings about employee scheduling.
Do You Work For A Jerk?
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 you make a sale you’re up. When you don’t, you’re down. It’s pretty tough to stay centered. As humans, not allowing our emotions to get in the way of our everyday lives is almost
Franchise Owners: Please Don’t Make Your Employees Jump Through Hoops To Get Paid
(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 (allegedly) comes with several built-in fees…built-in profit centers if you ask me, for the bank that issued the debit card, the franchisees,
Fast Food Franchise Workers Strike In NYC
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? Get Your Calculator Out I did. And, I actually had to do my computation twice-because I didn’t believe the first number
How Payroll Cards Can Benefit Your Franchise And Help The Environment
(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 basic bank account. Much of the underserved population works in hospitality, retail and fast food franchises. Using payroll cards
Should You Buy a Food Franchise?
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 increase, for sure... Seriously; I hear that statement a lot, so it must be important, right? Working In The Food Business My first job as an acne-encrusted teen was at Lyndhurst,
Best Franchise Research Questions To Ask On Operating A Franchise
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 you're interested in are designed to do just that. All the questions that I'm going over with you are taken from my hardcover business book, and are located on pages
