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How Do I Start A Small Business?

Strategy Driven

You can consider opening a franchise for any established company where you will only require to find a proper location and arrange funds for your operations. Describing the offerings of your services, the product life cycles, intellectual properties as well as the research and development procedures of your business. Conclusion.

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A Problem Shared Is a Company Aligned

Harvard Business Review

A number of years ago, my family company won the Greek franchise of a leading US confectionary manufacturer. The problem, I realized, was that the US company’s strategy of constant new product development was not aligned with what motivated our salespeople. It all looked very promising at first.

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What Social Entrepreneurs Can Teach Your Company's Future Leaders

Harvard Business Review

This striking gap signals an opportunity for companies: Secure a competitive advantage by building your employees' ability to succeed in the increasingly complicated labyrinths of today's — and tomorrow's — markets. In our experience, social entrepreneurs can be extraordinary role models in this regard.