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Lesson #2: You’re Only As Good As The People You Hire
“None of us is as good as all of us,” Kroc would say. A strong proponent of teamwork, Kroc understood that his growing company could only continue its meteoric rise up if it had the support and the dedication of its workers behind it. In order to ensure staff loyalty and motivate his employees, Kroc did his best to guarantee that they were treated with respect and were able to operate on an equal playing field.

You think it\'s simple don\'t you?
Well, creating an entrepreneurial business isn't simple at all. Nor can you buy one.

Staying in Touch
We are "entranced" by all of the social media noise and how it's going to be the marketing tool of today and tomorrow. Funny we just thought it was about people talking to people. We like the headlines, 20 percent this, 30 percent that. Reminds us of a note from an Aussie friend -- 20% of the auto accidents there are caused by drunk drivers. That means 80% are caused by sober folks. So he wanted them to get off the roads so drinkers could get home safely. Rather like our business communications. Not real concerned about people following our Twits (growing up we called it stalking). Wanna tag our social site wall? Have at it! We want to communicate with you and would like you to respond...not the ROW! But that's us

How do the Top 100 Global Franchises rate compared to the top online home business?
The Top 100 franchises are rated for many factors that might surprise you. You can see how they rate for you, and whether the top online business model is worth exploring before you buy a franchise.

Sales Coaching – 1 SIMPLE Way to Get More Business
How many times have you spoke with a sales person and never really got a grasp of what they were selling? How many times have you visited a website and couldn’t figure out what it was about? How could these businesses be screwing up like that?

Latest And Hottest Franchise Opportunities
The latest and Hottest franchise is not a new food chain or gas station. It is something a little more below the radar, but ultimately the successful ingredient behind every business and non-profit looking to increase sales.
What is a franchise?
Business format franchising in a nutshell is the documenting and replication of a proven business formula. In order to franchise a business it must not only be successful but have a good trading history under its belt...

Step By Step Branding Is Your Company Logo Important Enough To Make Or Break Your Brand
Some people will tell you that your logo is everything when it comes to branding your business. However, that is not really true. A good logo is important, a great logo is even better; but neither one is even remotely vital to your success. Why? Because when all is said and done, a logo is a visual image that will remind people of your company. The greatest logo in the world will do nothing at all for your success if it just serves as a reminder of a company that people neither like or trust.
Your Brand of Leadership
What does a ‘brand’ mean? In simple and historic terms it is asserting one’s right to ownership. Think about cattle being branded on the plains of the ‘Old West’. What the owner is saying is, this mark is my mark and anything or any animal that wears it is owned by me or originated from my ranch. Do you know what your leadership brand is? To develop your leadership brand requires you to know what you stand for.
Calculating How To Charge
This is how my friend Rick Schilling does when he tells people how much he will charge for his service.
McDonald’s Success is Built on Acceptance & Rejection
The Fear of Rejection and the Power of Acceptance!
Entrepreneurs – Feeling a Little Jaded and Want to Fire up Your Enthusiasm Again?
It’s been a hard year and it doesn’t look as if it going to get any better for businesses. What with the recession and the problems in finding loans and liquidity problems – it’s just getting harder to keep up your enthusiasm with the hard work that is running your own business. Here are a few ideas to get you – and your business fired up again.
Increasing you Sales with The Bump
Let's start with a perfect example of The Bump. Next time you go to a McDonald's, order a sandwich and drink (but no fries) and see what happens. You will personally experience a simple, ridiculously easy, million-dollar bump.

Succession Planning: Refilling the Pipeline
In the next 3 to 5 years, the first surge of Baby Boomers is expected to exit the workforce. The volume of turnover could be unprecedented and its impact on all organizations will be dramatic. Beyond the loss of people, there will be significant loss of experience, knowledge, perspective and wisdom. This prospect of losing so much talent and knowledge in a short period of time has forced even the most reluctant to take notice and begin focusing on succession planning.

What Does it Really Mean "Work on Your Business?"
How often have you heard people say "Work on your business, not just in your business?" Do you know what this means, why it's important, and are you doing it? If you're like most people, there's a good chance you are working on your business. But perhaps you are like I was, having only a general, but vague, understanding about what it means. I've heard people talk about it so much lately that I decided to pull out my copy of The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber and review the chapter on this topic. I'm glad I did. Reading it 2 years later I see things a lot differently.
6 Ways To Increase The Monthly Revenue You Make Per Client
While most fitness business owners spend a great deal of time focusing on finding new clients, they often miss out on the opportunity to maximize the value of their current clients. Follow these six tips and watch the value of your current clients soar.

Branding Your Business
It's not enough to just have a name and logo for your business-you need to create a brand that incorporates your whole identity. Our experts share how to establish your business as a successful, brand-name company.

Downsize your boss-is it possible?
In today's economy many people are tired of working hard for others with little to no control over their lives. 'Hidden' entrepreneurs often come to the surface in difficult times. Their potential has been waiting for an opening and often the state of the economy is that necessary nudge they have been awaiting. This article explores the idea of becoming your own boss through a franchise opportunity. This is the beginning of a series relating to franchise opportunities and how they may fit the bill for you to take charge of your destiny.
Fusion Marketing: Two Businesses Are Better Than One
Just as two heads can be better than one, two companies can be too.
The Next Step
In the previous articles in this series, we discussed taking control of your destiny by considering franchise opportunities as that path. We then discussed how to tell if you are a good fit for the world of franchising. Now that we have you this far, we will discuss how to undertake the next step of finding the right opportunity for you.
Systems for Extraordinary Success
If you are not getting the results you desire, take a close look at your systems. If you need help, consider hiring a coach. Success is no accident! It is the logical, predictable result of doing certain things in a certain way, over and over again.

Does Your Concept Have What It Takes to Franchise?
To go a long distance, a concept must have something in it. That includes a USP, strong demand in the market and a business format that can adopt to a changing market.
Is there a leak in your bucket: Eliminating energy drains in your life and business
Is there a leak in your bucket? Your bucket can be described as your life and the leaks are those energy drains that keep the water from being full in the bucket. The leaks are anything that drains your energy - your physical, emotional, spiritual, financial energy. Find out what the leaks are, how to repair the ones you have and how to prevent more from killing your energy and productivity.
Franchising with all its Success
This article shows point on why franchising is a better business venture.
Have a clear vision and focus on the people
Have a clear vision – Know what your future looks like, feels like, and acts like. It has to be a compelling vision that gets your people excited and focused. Latch onto that picture as though it has already happened. Transport yourself into the future so you can see it with picture clarity. Share it with your team so they can see it and do what it takes to achieve it.

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Lesson #1: Take Your Business Seriously
“I believe in God, family, and McDonald's,” said Kroc. “And in the office, that order is reversed.”
Lesson #5: Effective Marketing Makes All The Difference
“We're not in the hamburger business,” said Kroc. “We're in show business.” Kroc understood that it was all in the message; the success of McDonald’s was going to be based on how the company was perceived by the public. Thus, Kroc spent much time and effort developing an effective marketing plan.

Ray and Joan Kroc Center
The Ray and Joan Kroc Center is just one of the many philanthropic ventures spearheaded by the wife of the McDonald’s founder. Located in Ronaldo, San Diego, the Ray and Joan Kroc Center is a 12.4-acre center designed to support families, education, recreation and cultural arts.

Ray Kroc Fast Food
Ask anybody to name a fast food chain and chances are that nine out of the ten people you ask will say McDonald’s. Ask anybody to name someone who has changed the fast food industry more than anyone else, and chances are that Ray Kroc will also top that list.

Ray Kroc McDonalds
What would have happened had Ray Kroc never met the MacDonald brothers? How would the landscape of today’s fast food industry be different? The story of Ray Kroc and McDonald’s demonstrates how one idea can be turned into something completely different when it is placed in the hands of someone else.

Picture of Ray Kroc
To get a picture of Ray Kroc, billionaire entrepreneur and founder of the internationally successful fast food chain McDonald’s, is to get a picture of a man whose ingenuity and determination could have no other outcome than success. He might not have invented the concept behind McDonald’s – that owes itself to the MacDonald brothers in San Bernardino, California – but he knew a great idea when he saw one, and he never gave up on it.
Franchise Opportunities
According to Entrepreneur.com, the Top 10 Franchises for 2007 are as follows: Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 7Eleven Inc., UPS Store, Domino’s Pizza LLC, Jiffy Lube International Inc., Sonic Drive In Restaurants, McDonald’s, and Papa John’s International Inc. More and more people are choosing to opt into these businesses and set up a shop of their own. But, what is it that makes these ten so successful in expanding their chains? How can you too take advantage of one of the myriad of available franchise opportunities that are out there, and become a success?

Branding Agencies
If there is one area in which companies often choose to spend a large part of their money, it is on creating and disseminating a successful brand. After all, isn’t that one of the key secrets to how the likes of McDonald’s and Nike got ahead? But, if you do choose to put your money behind a professional to help you get the job done, how do you know it will be worthwhile? This article will help you choose which of the many branding agencies out there are not only legit, but will be the best fit for you and your business.

6 All-Important Features Top Franchise Businesses Possess
With literally thousands of franchises in business today, you can quickly become mentally exhausted when researching which opportunity is the best. There is no “best franchise” out there that all franchise seekers should sign on for. Do you honestly believe that there is this line of people a mile long outside of Mcdonald’s franchise development office? Of course not. How come?

How To Start A Home Based Franchise Opportunity Business
So how does one start a home based franchise opportunity business? Well when you think of a franchise, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably something like buying a Subway, McDonald’s, KFC, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, etc… Well all those are proven and profitable franchise opportunities. In fact some wealthy people do very well with these, but the keyword is “Some”. You see there are some things about starting these businesses, that most people just aren’t aware of…
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