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Posted on September 1, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Conflict is not pleasant, but it seems to be part of all relationships at one point or another. In franchising, if conflict is left unchecked it can escalate to the legal arena where communication no longer can heal the differences. Therefore, like it or not, we must deal with conflict and seek ways to resolve [...]
Posted on August 18, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
From time to time I find interesting news happening in the world of franchising so I have decided to share them with my readers in this format. I hope you enjoy this new addition to the Small Biz Franchising Blog. They will have the same title and the same graphic and, of course, they will [...]
Posted on August 5, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
In more than one occasion I have been called a Franchisee Advocate; and although this may not have been said as a compliment, I have taken it as such. I fought for their rights and what I thought franchisors owed to them, and this got me in trouble more than once. Today my approach is [...]
Posted on July 9, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Understanding the makeup of a franchisee is critical to your success as a franchisor. The first most important thing you must know about franchisees is that they are not like you; they are usually not true entrepreneurs. In fact, in general, true entrepreneurs do not make good franchisees because entrepreneurs are pathfinders and not good [...]
Posted on July 1, 2010 by Matthew Bruns
Fledgling franchisees and franchisors across the nation have a lot to juggle, from the new financial and time commitments to the potential strain on family and friends. In some registration states such as California, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia, new franchisors have an additional challenge. When they submit their FDDs for approval, state examiners may deem [...]
Posted on June 21, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Not all franchise opportunities lend themselves to casual wear, however most do. Of course this is not a strong reason to quit your job and buy a franchise. There are many more important reasons why doing so can be the option you’ve been seeking. In my experience, there are many traits typically attributed to women [...]
Posted on June 3, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Our beliefs create the world we experience. I see it all the time in my own life and the life of others. Franchise success depends on numerous factors many of which I have discussed in this blog. However, one critical element to success often overlooked is whether or not franchisors hold beliefs that support their [...]
Posted on May 19, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Whether or not we should, whenever we enter a relationship we have expectations; and, your franchisees are not any different. Franchisees are individuals, and as such, they will have somewhat different types of expectations, yet there are some common ones to which you should pay attention. In fact, one of the most important steps you [...]
Posted on May 4, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Last month I was interviewed by Paul Segreto on his radio show Franchise Today. During this interview I covered some important topics to consider when franchising a business. This post which I am revisiting expands on the topics I covered during the Franchise Today Interview. Are you considering franchising your business? If so, start by [...]
Posted on May 3, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Many people hold some erroneous beliefs about franchising which can mislead them and create a lot of unnecessary pain. Myth 1: If I franchise my business I will make tons of money. Yes, there is a good probability that franchising a business will result in significant financial gain. But, unfortunately, this is not always [...]
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