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When it comes to franchise success, what you learn may be more important than where you learn it.

Use these 10 tips to defuse and resolve employee disagreements, and learn how to foster a culture of civility and mutual respect among your staff.

Shared offices can offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional business leasing. But some companies point to drawbacks.

In desperate times, Quiznos franchisees are turning to desperate measures. The big question now is why they didn't take action before things got so bad for them.

Has the thrill of being a franchisee worn off? Veteran franchise owners offer 12 tips to help reignite your commitment and excitement.

Social media might seem like a marketing tool best suited for consumer-facing companies, but it's actually more useful --and profitable -- for B2B firms.

Micro-managing your sales staff isn't a recipe for success. In fact, it's just the opposite.

When you buy a franchise, you're putting big dollars on the line. Here are 10 important questions to ask before taking the plunge.

In terms of the way they provided customer service, it was as if they had been poured from the same mold.

Our panel of young entrepreneurs offers advice on how to make the most of international business opportunities.

Could an alliance with a big business benefit your small business? Here's how to "bag an elephant" for your firm -- without getting trampled.

The theme at this year's Small Business Week in Washington, D.C., is "Empowering Entrepreneurs," and despite all the challenges we've been through recently, there's an excitement in the air that seems promising for...

What travel goals have you set? Which ones have you accomplished? Drop me a comment/note and talk about it!...

Temp employment agencies can make hiring seasonal or temporary employees much easier. Just be sure to understand the limitations of using these agencies.

Spring-Green mixes web-based technology and traditional direct marketing to drive new customers and sales and profits.

A franchise that costs you a little can make you a lot -- if you follow these six tips.

If a potential licensee is interested in your product idea, they will call you back with further questions. It’s that simple. If and when they do, you should slow down the discussion because...

World’s largest McDonald’s franchisee selling shares to the public.

Let’s be clear about one thing. Physicians didn’t spend years in training to be pushed around by some governor who turns to healthcare delivery as a way to balance a poorly run government....