Let’s talk about the new Information Technology Franchise launched in Cleveland. It’s part of an industry that’s going to continue growing. This: Computer-related services for commercial and residential users. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Steve Giordano, a recently downsized executive from the IT industry, and quite a dynamic and focused guy. About […]

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Once in awhile, we get kudos from people that we didn't know how much we helped, either professionally, or personally. As someone who helps people change things around, career-wise, it's visually easy to see the impact I can make. I can attend the Grand-Opening's of their new businesses, and see the joy in their eyes. […]

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Six Apart’s Typepad, is the blog application I use for all of my sites, and blogs. I have been using Typepad for a couple of years, and really enjoy the ease of use. I met the fine folks from Six Apart in person at BWE 08, and I want to send out a special thank […]

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As a contributing writer for Anita Campbell’s highly influential Small Business Trends website, I get to choose the topics I write about as they relate to franchising, and small business. In my most recent column, Anita actually suggested that I do one that ranks some popular Franchise Directories. Here is an excerpt: “It used to […]

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Blogging. Blogs. Bloggers. BlogWorld. If you spend anytime online, the word blog is quite familiar. Blogs of course used to called Weblogs. A type of diary, weblogs have turned into pseudo websites. If you have a corporate website, you should probably have a blog. Matthew Bandyk, a reporter for US News And World Report, and […]

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If you are in the business of franchising, another words are a franchisor,or a supplier to the industry, your business is probably being hurt by the current US economic downturn.{To say the least!} What should you be doing? Marketing More marketing Keeping Your Brand Top Of Mind Telling Your Story Marketing Have you ever read […]

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On Thursday, August 21st, I will be one of the featured franchise book authors on FranchiseInterviews.com, a BlogTalk Radio Production. This 2 hour show with authors like Joe Matthews, Julie Bennett, Michael Gerber, and myself, should provide everybody interested in franchising a ton of helpful information. Tune in Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 AM. Here!

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For those of you interested in the latest Franchise Marketing News, I have added a new page to my Franchise Marketing Site. I will keep you updated on all the new marketing trends, both online, and offline. If it relates to franchising and small business, it will be on that page. Enjoy! TurnItUpMarketing Franchise Marketing […]

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I made the mistake of missing last year’s Blog World Expo. Not this year…. If you are involved in marketing, PR, or media relations, and you are not up to speed on just how powerful and important blogging has become, then I just cannot help you. If you are aware of the power of blogging, […]

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I first heard of "nesting" about a year after 9-11. According to news reports, people were choosing to stay home more. Americans were spending money on remodeling their existing spaces, and were finding comfort by just being home. Are you home more? This franchise company out of Westminster, Maryland thinks so… It seems that recreation […]

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