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Key Strategies for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Considering Franchise Ownership

Strategy Driven

Navigating Your Franchise Journey Embarking on a franchise venture is an exciting escapade into entrepreneurship. At this juncture, the guidance of seasoned franchising consultants can be invaluable, offering insight into the complexities of franchise ownership. Navigating financing options and loan opportunities.

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Don’t Eliminate Tension, Harness it

Steve Farber

1 place to work in Minnesota for four consecutive years, and more than 3,000 people – franchise owners, employees, and club members – have gotten the company’s running man logo tattooed on their skin. It’s hard to beat tattoo loyalty. It’s been tabbed as the No.

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Debunking Three Common Myths About Leadership from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Brenda Corbett : The Star Wars franchise has seen numerous leaders, including great ones of the dreaded Dark Side. The operative term here is “my motivation.” Certainly there has to be a team mentality, a loyalty to the company and to each other, but to be successful, companies should be full of free thinkers.

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What Social Entrepreneurs Can Teach Your Company's Future Leaders

Harvard Business Review

They too have struggled to operate in complex environments, and have developed the skills and expertise to overcome these challenges. Access to finance , designing operational processes and systems , and building strong, talented management teams are just a few obstacles that many cite.

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The Future of Commerce Starts With a Tap

Harvard Business Review

Google has built NFC into the Android operating system. The unique experience plus the added revenue from selling the figurines has made Skylanders a billion-dollar franchise. With a few clicks, we create wish lists, get recommendations, use loyalty points, or build shopping carts for future purchases. So what's NFC?

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What Connects Coca-Cola, Lego, In-N-Out, Intuit, and Nike? Focus.

In the CEO Afterlife

They’ve never franchised. This vision establishes the principles for running a simple operation. Because of that, they are rewarded with brand loyalty. Simplicity is the culture; it is the cornerstone of customer service – even extends to geographies. never wanted to expand to 50 states. and going public? Now for the kicker.

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Putting Customers at the Heart of Your Brand to Create Passionate Fans: What Microsoft Learned About Customer Engagement in the Sports Industry - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM Microsoft

Harvard Business Review

Real Madrid is one of the most recognized soccer franchises in the world. With over 500 million dedicated fans, it also happens to be one of the most innovative franchises when it comes to fan engagement. Real Madrid: winning the hearts and minds of 500 million dedicated fans.

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