These Are the Franchise Industry’s Top Suppliers Right Now
Looking for the right supplier to help your franchise? These are the industry’s favorite banks, accountants, PR agencies, and more — picked by the 1,100 franchises that love them!
Puzzle Corner
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These Are the Top 200 Global Franchises
Want to open a franchise outside the U.S., or just buy into a brand known around the world? This list is for you.
Why Your Small Business Growth Stalled — And How to Kickstart It Again
It’s possible to scale sustainably even in uncertain times.
SEO Essentials for Businesses — 4 Key Tips for Driving Visibility and Growth
Want to attract and convert more customers? Here’s what you need to know.
10 Negotiation Strategies Strong Leaders Use to Get Results
Effective negotiation for business leaders requires clear goals, understanding the other party’s needs and utilizing strategies like preparation, flexible options, active listening and knowing when to stand firm or concede to build mutually beneficial relationships.
This Strategy is the Key to Scaling Your Business — and Reducing Costs Along the Way
Scaling a business meaningfully and sustainably can be challenging and requires more than ambition. Offshore staffing enables the flexibility and efficiency needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced market.
Businesses Are Reviving This 1800s Holiday Tradition With a ‘Surprise and Delight’ Factor That Drives Sales — Here’s How One Buzzy Brand Is Making It Work
Brands like Straightaway Cocktails are putting their own spin on a practice you might remember from childhood.
Donald Trump Hires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Bring ‘Drastic Change’ to the U.S. Government — And Gives Them a 2 Year Deadline
Musk and Ramaswamy have to find ways to cut down on government spending and overall bureaucracy.
Bad Hires Can Cost You Thousands to Replace — and AI May Be to Blame. Try These 3 Ways to Ensure You Don’t Fall Into Its Trap.
Over-relying on AI-driven hiring tools means taking human intuition out of the hiring process. The result? You miss out on top talent and risk stifling long-term growth.
KFC Sues Church’s Texas Chicken Over ‘Original Recipe’
The Colonel is not so happy with Church’s choice of words in recent ads.