March 3, 2009

Business Lessons From a Baby

photo credit: Spigoo When we become parents we soon become glassy-eyed, sleep-deprived and the smallest thing amuses us for hours. As parents however, we have just as much to learn from our children as they do from us. If you really watch them and their lives, they actually have some good points that you can

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History Of Franchising: Franchising In The Modern Age

Franchising.com: Franchising really began to blossom in the post-war 1950s and 1960s. Franchisors of convenience goods and services seemed to be popping up on every corner. McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, laundry services, dry cleaners, hotels, and rental car franchises flooded the marketplace. One of the early franchise behemoths, McDonald’s, opened 1,000 units in just 10

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Does Your Franchise Have A Guest Satisfaction Program?

Implementing a Web-based Satisfaction Program – Poor guest experiences negatively affect the overall health and vitality of a brand. Conversely, superior guest experiences lead to high levels of satisfaction, which ultimately translate into increases in franchisee profitability. By Nancy Bigley, CFE – IFA: A survey by the National Association of Retail Marketing Services, an association

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Kitchen Tune-Up Vice President Earns Title Of Certified Franchise Executive

PR.com: Heidi Morrissey, vice president of sales and marketing for Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system, has earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation. Morrissey received the title during the International Franchise Association’s 49th annual convention, February 16th in San Diego. A subsidiary of the IFA Educational Foundation, the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives conducts the program

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