The following is a guest post by Brian Hamilton, CEO of Sageworks, Inc. Running a business should earn you an honorary graduate or even doctoral degree given all you will learn. For those just starting out, here are the CliffNotes, the mistakes you should hear now and avoid. Hiring in advance of revenue. There is […]
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TheFranchiseHound: There’s nothing more beneficial than talking to someone who has been there; someone that has the experience and knowledge to help you succeed, especially when it comes to owning your own business. Over the past few months, The Franchise Hound has spoken with dozens of industry experts from single unit franchisees to founders of
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Franchising.com: Today, Taco Bell® launches the Big Box Remixed, which combines the flavor of four classic Taco Bell menu items with the freshness of exclusive music content via a mobile site, packaged in a specially designed MTV™ Video Music Awards (VMAs) box. Taco Bell features its first QR code on packaging – also known as
Franchising.net.au: Waterco, the franchisor of pool care franchise, Swimart, is today kicking off its 30th anniversary celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Events will include a celebratory dinner and factory tour for international customers, suppliers, consultant engineers, Waterco managers and staff from around the world. “We celebrate our 30 years in business in a position of
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Macleans.ca: Don Schroeder is in the early days of what his $6-million severance agreement describes as the “quiet period.†For at least the next three years, the ex-president and CEO of Tim Hortons is forbidden from uttering a public word about the closed-door discussions that led to his swift—and still unexplained—exit. He is not permitted
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Patch.com: The Lower Southampton Sonic Drive-In on Bustleton Pike closed its doors Monday, July 25. According to a statement issued by Sonic, Sonic and the franchisee who owns and operates the drive-in have been evaluating this location. “After careful consideration, the franchisee made the difficult decision to close the location…The decision to close a drive-in
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What does an outboard motor and ice cream have in common? The Evinrude. Evinrude was the world’s first outboard motor, and it has a story that thrives today. Manufactured in Wisconsin, where the brand originated, the innovator in speed for boats also has a unique story behind it. Inventor Ole Evinrude was courting his beloved
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We have often mentioned Quirky inventions, like the Mantis keyboard light and the Broom Groomer that removes dust from broom bristles, in the past. However, what about the man behind the website that helped bring these unique creations to light? That would be Ben Kaufman. Entrepreneur has the story on how he created a place
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PR Newswire: Ross and Kelli Johnson will open their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, in Seminole at 701 N. Main. “Dickey’s Barbecue will be a great addition to Seminole. We are excited to open our doors and serve the entire South Plains,” said Kelli, who will run the
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As Shannon Mathews’ son prepared for Kindergarten, she knew it was time for her to go back to work. But what should she do? She assumed she would just leap back into the home decorating business. However, that question was quickly answered for her when her kids adopted two puppies, reports al.com. The Mathews family
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