From my friend, Rieva Lesonsky-over at AllBusiness.com;
Consumers have less money to spend right now, so they’re being more cautious about where to spend it. In many cases, they’re considering more than just price—they’re also considering a company’s commitment to their community and to the causes that matter to them. Does your franchise just take people’s money, or does it give something back, too?
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