The social media trending topic, “quiet quitting,” has been getting quite a bit of buzz recently. But what exactly is this phenomenon, and how does it influence the workplace? In essence, quiet quitting is not even quitting at all—it’s the concept of doing your job, setting boundaries and leaving work at work. When companies expect their employees to work overtime and go above and beyond, this concept seems almost foreign in the modern workplace. Read on →

As a business owner, you want to employ the best of the best for every position. Ideally, your staff members remain motivated to help the business grow, per their job description. Realistically, though, everyone experiences burnout and stress within their lives. The same goes for their jobs. When people don’t feel fulfilled, they tend to lose motivation and their performance at work may suffer. In order to encourage employees to do their best every day, a good leader should be supportive of their development—both in and out of the office. Read on →

As a franchise owner, finding the right talent for your business can be challenging. Maybe finding new employees isn’t hard, but retaining them is the problem. Either way, a good strategy can help you step in the right direction. Thoroughly Define the Job Before Hiring First things first: Clearly and thoroughly define the position before starting the recruitment process. This benefits both the company itself and the employee applying for the job. Read on →

Successful entrepreneurs have a certain skillset that makes them thrive in the business world. Some of these skills are innate, while others are learned along the way. Read on to see if you possess these skills that successful entrepreneurs have! Leadership Successful entrepreneurs are great leaders. Effective leadership is necessary to running any business, whether it is utilized with employees or during meetings with potential customers or partners. There are many aspects of being a good leader, including maintaining positivity, leading by example and having a dedication to learning every day. Read on →

Social media has taken over the world as know it. If you sit down at a table with a group of strangers, chances are that almost every person—if not every one—has some sort of social media account. Instagram is the fourth most popular social media app in the world, but many believe that it is the most important type of social media for business growth. Read on to learn why embracing and utilizing Instagram is important for your business or franchise. Read on →

Sure, being more environmentally aware is kind of a trend these days, but it’s a good trend. Making small choices to positively impact the environment not only benefits the globe, but it can also provide financial benefits for your franchise. Recent studies have shown that more than 75% of Americans are more likely to purchase environmentally friendly products, with 64% of those people also willing to pay more for these products. Read on →

In today’s day and age, more and more machines are replacing humans in the workplace. While this isn’t all bad in some cases, it makes the need for genuine human connection increasingly important. One of the best ways you can do that as a franchise leader is to connect with your customers online. So many businesses and franchises have shifted their marketing approaches to be centered around a strong online presence, and it’s been working. Read on →

Growth and success are the names of the game in the franchising and business world. And although they’re what every entrepreneur, franchise leader and business owner aspires for, they’re not easily attainable in a lot of scenarios. A lot of business owners only put stock in the numbers and data of their business to understand what’s causing them success or a lack thereof, and while that is certainly a worthwhile strategy, it’s not the only thing that’s important in building a successful, growing company. Read on →

Training is an important part of a successful business—especially in franchising. Because different franchise locations are all part of the same nucleus, there needs to be continuity and clarity about how things are done correctly. This is one of the most important jobs as a franchise leader, to train employees to do their jobs well and to fit the system. If you’re a franchise leader and your employees train in a location apart from you, though, how can you make sure that what they’re experiencing is quality? Read on →

When you first get into the franchising business, it involves lots and lots of self-starting. You need to motivate yourself financially and emotionally to get your new operation off the ground and up and running. This is all fine and dandy (and absolutely necessary, mind you), but in order to take your new franchise to the next level, you’ll have to have some help. Choosing and employing the right types of leaders to manage different operations and tasks will not only keep your initial franchise working like a well-oiled machine, but it will help you expand and succeed even further. Read on →