Thursday 26 May 2011

Understanding Area Franchise Programs: Franchise Insight, 5/26/11

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Franchise Insight

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Our weekly roundup of what's hot at the AllBusiness Franchise Center
May 26, 2011
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Understanding Area Franchise Programs

Franchise networks can be wonderfully complex: multi-layered franchise structures with dozens of local reps and regional developers spanning the entire country. But what does it all mean?

How Disconnecting from Email Saved a Franchise

With email practically killing his business, Mark Langford of Australian GameTraders did what almost no one else in the world today is doing: he disconnected. "It was very much a calculated decision," he says. "We said, we have to get out face-to-face."

PODCAST: Why Franchising Is a Good Fit for Women

Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, discusses why more and more women are going into franchising and making good money.

Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur? Get Neurotic!

Put down the latest magazine "hot list" and get focused on the three things that will make your business stronger, better, and more profitable.

SLIDESHOW: Yes, You Can Buy a Franchise for Peanuts

While the economy seems to be improving, access to credit and capital remains tight. The good news is that there are several franchises that can be started for very little. In fact, some franchise opportunities can be yours for under $30,000.

Ronald McDonald Survives Assassination Attempt

The fast food chain's CEO defended its familiar ambassador at a shareholder meeting, but the issue of marketing aimed at kids isn't going away.

Importance of Keeping Your Corporation in Compliance

Now that you have formed a corporation, you need to make sure you're in corporate compliance. That's right . . . your work isn't done after your application is approved. Maintaining a corporation or LLC is an ongoing process.

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Social Media Is Making Its Mark: AllBusiness Weekly, 5/26/11

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AllBusiness Weekly
The best news, analysis, insight, and inspiration from the Internet's largest small business resource.
May 26, 2011

Matt McKenzie

Social Media Is Making Its Mark

The social networking feeding frenzy shows no signs of stopping. Better make sure your business is on the bandwagon -- and not just standing in the way.

You already know about the IPO over at LinkedIn, where the hired help is now busy shopping for Learjets and private islands. Twitter just dipped into petty cash to pay $40 million for TweetDeck. Our next-door neighbors at Zynga are apparently planning their own IPO, and you'd better believe that Facebook is paying close attention.

Maybe there's a bubble waiting to pop here. Maybe not. Unless you're an investor, who cares? When the dot-com bubble burst, the underlying business model was still sound, and it still changed how the world did business.

The social networking industry is driving a whole series of equally profound business changes. It's not that you're throwing out the book on customer service, sales, and marketing. It's just that the book has a bunch of new chapters -- and maybe a very different ending.

How far have things gone? Over at Morgan Stanley, the world's largest brokerage, financial advisors are getting the OK to "market themselves and share ideas with clients" via LinkedIn and Twitter.

There you have it: One of the most conservative players, in one of the nation's most heavily regulated industries, embracing social networking. According to one Morgan Stanley executive, the firm thinks the move will give them a "significant competitive advantage."

So much for making money the old-fashioned way.

Matthew McKenzie
Senior Editor

Top Stories

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What to Do When Customers Won't Pay

If you extend credit to your small business customers, chances are you'll eventually encounter someone who refuses to pay. Learn how to net the money you're owed.

House Committee Goes Rogue on Small Business Grants

House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves and ranking member Nydia Velazquez are going all out for Wall Street to grab federal small biz research grants, says Keith Girard.

How to Minimize Employee Absences

Employee absences are more detrimental to your business than you might realize. And when workers call in sick, the impact on your business isn't just financial.

Improve Your Chances of Getting Franchise Funding

Seeking financing to start or grow your franchise? Experts share 19 secrets to help you score the capital you need.

Offering Disability Insurance to Employees

Fewer than half of all small businesses offer their employees disability insurance, but it makes good business sense to include it in your benefits package.

Small Business Hiring Hints for a Stagnant Economy

As the economy slowly recovers, small businesses are taking a cautious approach to hiring, with a variety of strategies designed to reduce costs and risks.

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AllBusiness Media

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Public Speaking Tips for Small Business Owners

Communications expert Dr. Carol Fleming helps three real small business owners hone their presentations and speaking styles to show their companies in the best light.

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SBA Announces Champion Award Winners for 2011

As Small Business Week came to a close last week in Washington, D.C., nine extraordinary entrepreneurs were honored by the Small Business Administration.

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Best Blogs

Fred Paul

Review: HP ProBook 4530s Hits the Small Biz Sweet Spot

Fredric Paul, AllBusiness.com's editorial director, has been giving the HP ProBook 4530s a test run. How does this laptop fare?

Peter Suciu

Mac Attack Shows That PCs Aren't the Only Malware Targets

Macs may get hit by viruses less often than PCs do, but it's not because they're somehow more secure. Tech expert Peter Suciu explains.

Mike Kraus

Social Media Proves It Can Increase Sales

Ever wonder if your social media efforts are a waste of time? They're not, according to a new study. Retail consultant Mike Kraus outlines how social media use can boost sales.

David Worrell

Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur?
Get Neurotic!

In a bid to help his business, finance expert David Worrell is throwing balance out the window and adopting his inner neurotic. Not sure it'll help? Check out his reasoning.

John Arensmeyer

Debt-Limit Consequences Loom Large for Small Business

Think the debt limit doesn't affect you? Wrong. Small business advocate John Arensmeyer looks at what the limit -- and a possible default -- means for entrepreneurs.

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In This Issue
Top Stories:
Smart Collection Strategies for Tough Times
Media:
Public Speaking Tips for Small Business Owners
Best Blogs:
Review: HP ProBook 4530s Hits the Small Biz Sweet Spot
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Wednesday 25 May 2011

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Thursday 19 May 2011

Small Business Week: AllBusiness Weekly, 5/19/11

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The best news, analysis, insight, and inspiration from the Internet's largest small business resource.
May 19, 2011

Fred Paul

National Small Business Week

In case you didn't already know, this is National Small Business Week. The Small Business Administration is holding festivities in Washington honoring top small businesses in several categories, companies are recognizing the occasion with discounts and contests, and even President Obama made an official proclamation.

Yippee! I guess.

Don't get me wrong. AllBusiness.com supports Small Business Week. Editor-at-Large Rieva Lesonsky is speaking at the event and covering it for us on her blog. On Friday, we'll publish an exclusive slideshow honoring the Small Business Champion Award winners.

It's just that special weeks and months and days too often do little more than highlight things that should be taken seriously all year long -- but aren't. That's why we have Secretaries Day -- we don't need a CEOs Day.

Small businesses need more than a special week. We need the support of government, the patronage of customers, and a level playing field against larger competitors. And those needs don't stop when the weekend comes.

Fredric Paul
Editorial Director

Top Stories

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Combating Employee Burnout in Your Small Business

It's often your hardest-working employees who are the most prone to burnout. Learn what you can do to keep your best people happy, healthy, and productive.

Benefits of Professional Employer Organizations

More and more small business owners are turning to PEOs to help them deal more efficiently with their human resources needs.

Get Government Funding for Your Technology Project

The Small Business Administration, in an effort to promote innovation, offers opportunities for small businesses to land government research financing.

5 Ways to Create More Engagement on Facebook

As businesses rush onto Facebook, many struggle with the right way to make this new platform pay. John Jantsch shares five of the best ways to crank up your engagement.

Angel Groups Bring Entrepreneurs and
Investors Together

It can be challenging to find an angel investor to help finance your small business, but newly popular "angel groups" are making it easier to connect.

8 Steps to Becoming a Better Franchisee

We talked to franchisees, franchisors, and franchise experts to get their best tips on how to succeed as a franchise owner. Here's what they had to say.

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AllBusiness Media

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The Pros and Cons of Small Business Television Advertising

We review the pros and cons of advertising on television, and whether or not it makes sense for your small business.

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Is the Customer Always Right?

Business experts Carol Roth and Barry Moltz debate whether or not it's true that the customer is always right.

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Best Blogs

Fred Paul

15 Things You Didn't Know About
Going Global

Fredric Paul, AllBusiness.com's editorial director, attends a Stanford University conference and comes back with plenty of expert advice for entrepreneurs with international ambitions.

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RIM's PlayBook Remains a Work in Progress

Everyone's making tablets these days. So how does Research in Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook fare against the competition? Guest blogger Andy Patrizio puts the machine through its paces.

Mike Kraus

The Death of Retail As We Know It?

It seems as though independent retailers everywhere are losing out to online stores. Retail consultant Mike Kraus analyzes the problem -- and searches for a solution.

John Foley

It's Time to Review Your Bookkeeping Practices

With tax season firmly behind us, restaurateur John Foley says now is the perfect time to refresh and improve your bookkeeping practices.

David Worrell

Is There Business After Death?

What will happen to your company if you get hit by a bus? Finance expert David Worrell explains how to keep your company alive, even if you're not so lucky.

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In This Issue
Top Stories:
Combating Employee Burnout in Your Small Business
Media:
The Pros and Cons of Small Business Television Advertising
Best Blogs:
15 Things You Didn't Know About Going Global
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CORRECTION: Best Advice for Succeeding as a Franchisee: Franchise Insight, 5/19/11

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Franchise Insight

AllBusiness Franchise Insight
Our weekly roundup of what's hot at the AllBusiness Franchise Center
May 19, 2011
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8 Ways to Become a Better Franchisee

We talked to franchisees, franchisors, and franchise experts to get their best tips on how to succeed as a franchise owner. Here's what they had to say.

Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Franchise

Ready to become a franchise owner but don't know where to start? Our easy-to-follow guide will lead you through the crucial first steps.

What's in a Franchise Name?

Plenty. Having the right name is important for any business, but especially so for a franchise. Find out how to select a business name that will grow with your new franchise.

Angel Groups Bring Entrepreneurs and Investors Together

It can be challenging to find an angel investor to help finance your small business, but newly popular "angel groups" are making it easier to connect.

PODCAST: Unusual, Strange, and Downright Weird Franchises

AllBusiness.com's Chris Bjorklund talks with Joel Libava, the Franchise King, about some of the weirdest franchise businesses out there.

5 Ways to Create More Engagement on Facebook

As businesses rush onto Facebook, many struggle with the right way to make this new platform pay. John Jantsch shares five of the best ways to crank up your engagement.

The Secret to Restaurant Success: A Good Bookkeeper

Restaurant expert John Foley says nothing sinks an eatery faster than an incompetent accountant.

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