Let the Bad Times Roll
By every indication it looks as though 2009 is going to be a bad year – the markets continue to tank, corporate profits are dropping, job losses are at an all-time high, and the list appears to go on ad nauseum. (Read More)
For Money-Saving Ideas Turn to Your Employees
As the economy continues to sour businesses are looking for ways to save money by lowering operating costs or increasing profits. And although it has traditionally been the responsibility of management to find ways to trim costs many companies forget to turn to one of their best sources for ideas – their employees. (Read More)
Qualifying Your Vendors
More than most industries, franchising relies heavily on its suppliers and vendors. Who provides your supplies and services can dramatically affect your production, sales, and, ultimately, your bottom line.
Yet, oddly enough, there is very little available in the way of literature to qualify a vendor.
With that in mind, we have put together a short list of areas that you might want to consider when looking to qualify a vendor. (Read More) |