February 2, 2011

What Was That Post?

A reader named Russ asked: Dear Mr. Carlson, I have enjoyed reading your articles, thank you for sending them. I read an article about Real Estate Photography in Australia and was very interested in this idea. The problem is that I have lost this information, and want to ask you to send it to me […]

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Papa Murphy’s Pizza Makes Forbes List of Top 20 Brand-Name U.S. Franchises

PR Newswire: Papa Murphy’s International today announced that Forbes magazine has ranked the take ‘n’ bake pizza chain #5 on its list of top 20 brand-name U.S. franchises. In partnership with Robert Bond, publisher of Bond’s Franchising Guides and chief executive of the World Franchising Network, a franchise database, Forbes researched the 100 most recognized

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Franchising: Positive Changes In Legal Regulation

International Law Office: Introduction In November 2010 the Russian State Duma gave preliminary approval to a number of business-friendly amendments to the Civil Code regarding franchise agreements. These amendments, which will almost certainly become law, will align Russia more closely with the West with respect to franchise law and will simplify market entry for non-Russian

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Old Adage ‘Location, Location, Location’ Applies To Franchising

Financial Post: Building a franchise system is about more than simply permitting somebody to run a business under your brand. For newcomers to franchising, a key to your success will depend on your vision, support and leadership as franchisees will look directly to you for guidance in developing their businesses. A vital consideration is location.

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Instant Imprints Franchising Names Toshiba Exclusive Provider Of Its New Multifunction Products

Business Wire: Instant Imprints Franchising, Inc., “your image people,” has partnered with Toshiba Business Solutions (TBS) to be the exclusive global provider of multifunction products (MFPs) to new and existing franchises. Instant Imprints franchises provide their customers “everything you need to promote,” including business apparel, custom T-shirts, signs, banners, school and team wear and other

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Six Things Your Website Needs

It may be easier, but throwing just anything together and calling it a website will not work. Making an effective website can take time, money, and patience. Business Insider has created a list of six must-have features that your business website needs to succeed. 1. Intuitive Navigation A user landing on your website should not

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Bartercard Uses Exchange System To Aid Flood Relief

Franchising.net.au: The alternative finance member network Bartercard is helping Australian flood victims by allowing business owners to donate without using cash. Bartercard Australia managing director Brian Hall said “A lot of business owners in the current economy may struggle to give cash donations to the Queensland and Victorian flood relief effort. But they have goods

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