[ad_1] The following excerpt is from Rick Grossmann’s book Franchise Bible. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all companies that offer franchises in the United States adhere to the FTC regulations. Here are some items to factor in as you develop your franchise documents …

[ad_1] Reader Resource Tune in April 7 and find out how to provide stellar customer care with social media in our free webinar. Register Now » Growing a business isn’t as simple as putting the pedal to the metal and working as hard as you can anymore. Sure, hard work …

[ad_1] His credits boasts the names of hip-hop royalty such as Jay Z, Kanye West and DJ Khaled. He started working on a street team then graduated to an executive office at a global entertainment company. Is he the most interesting man in the world? Maybe not, but Lenny S. is definitely one of the most …

[ad_1] Recently, the BBC transformed into a reality TV show. By accident. Robert Kelly, an expert on East Asian affairs, was conducting a breaking news interview with the BBC from his home office when his two young children decided to interrupt, transforming the run-of-the-mill news broadcast into a hilarious reality …

[ad_1] In 2010 myself along with five Cornell students came together to start a program that believed that all children — regardless of their race or socioeconomic status — had equal potential to compete intellectually in our society. We were tired of children being written off because of where they …

[ad_1] From Patricia Arquette’s stirring call for equal pay during her acceptance speech at the Oscars, to the growing #better4women initiative, the discussion on equality for women in the workforce has once again leapt into the limelight. And it’s about time. Related: The Guide to Developing Young Women in Business Globally …

[ad_1] Say goodbye to Google. Say hello to Alphabet. Google Inc. says it is creating a new operating structure under a newly formed umbrella company it is calling Alphabet Inc. Co-founder and current CEO Larry Page will lead the new company, while Sergey Brin, the other co-founder, will serve as president. Google …

[ad_1] Amid questions about its technology, blood testing startup Theranos said on Wednesday that it has restructured its board, shrinking it from 12 to just five members, according to the New York Times. Founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos is now valued at more than $9 billion (soon possibly more) based …

[ad_1] Say what you will about opposites attracting — the fact is that for the most part, we feel drawn towards those who are most like us. This is especially the case in upper levels of management. A quick look at leaders within companies will reveal that there tends to be a …

[ad_1] The following excerpt is from Mark Siebert’s book Franchise Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing one of the greatest growth strategies ever — franchising. Siebert shares decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through …