Lead Change Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The research behind what makes those companies get on that list is conducted by the folks at Great Place to Work , who report that 92 percent of employees surveyed at these companies believe that management is transparent in its business practices. The brand suffered, and franchise owners were running around with their hair on fire.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

With the bar set so low for customer service, franchise owners are well positioned to jump ahead of the competition. Customer service is your absolute best form of marketing. They also prepare the customer to be underwhelmed. It’s the typical encounter we’ve settled for as consumers. And that’s the opportunity for franchisees.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 11, 2021

Owning a franchise is an easy and affordable way of starting a new business. As a franchise owner, a lot of the heavy lifting involved in starting a business is already done for you. Franchisees can take on an already established brand and don’t have to worry about marketing themselves, as this is done by the franchise centrally.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. You’re Not a Real Marketer until You Create a Brand [link]. Brand Managers inherit brands and manage existing franchises. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader [link]. ” Self-assessment is never easy.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Franchising is a the ultimate definition of scale where a business owner removes themselves completely from operational responsibilities in order to become a coach to others who wish to enter the world of entrepreneurship. billion and a boat that is larger than some countries.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Become a part of them as opposed to a vendor to them …This is a difficult concept for old-school marketers to get their arms around, but a critical one nonetheless. Let me say this as clearly as I can…a ready, fire, aim approach will rarely find the target.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 16, 2020

Many entrepreneurs wish to start a business based on an idea they have that they believe fills a gap in the market – or creates a new market. This is where franchises come in. The main advantage of a franchise is that you don’t need to establish your business in a competitive marketplace.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This article takes you through some myths about senior care franchise opportunity in Baton Rogue LA. Due to these common myths, many people shattered their dream of becoming a senior care franchise business owner. You do not need health care experience in order to take advantage of a senior care franchise opportunity in Baton Rouge LA.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2021

There’s no denying that you’ve got several routes into the world of commerce, and one of those is starting a franchised business. Many of today’s top everyday brands that you see on your travels are franchised organizations, so that’s proof alone they are a winning idea. Myth #2: Franchises Will Make You Go Bankrupt.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Franchising your company is a good way to earn more revenue, grow your brand, and take on exciting new opportunities. People often assume their franchise’s growth will come naturally, but businesses don’t grow on their own. You need to be willing to put in the work to make sure your franchise grows. Have a teacher’s mindset.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

by John • December 11, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Believe me, there’s nothing that can match the turnaround experience in teaching or seasoning a young manager. Nabob Coffee’s market share accelerated to 25% and national leadership as arch rival Maxwell House worked to catch up.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 13, 2016

When I was in brand management, social media did not exist. Let me explain – any marketer can play the social media game and do it well with a concept that resonates. Herein lies the myth of social media marketing. Some people think that’s enough to build brand franchises. But, they sure as hell weren’t neglected.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 29, 2019

Owning a franchise is an easy and affordable way of starting a new business. As a franchise owner, a lot of the heavy lifting involved in starting a business is already done for you. Franchisees can take on an already established brand and don’t have to worry about marketing themselves, as this is done by the franchise centrally.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Franchising is a the ultimate definition of scale where a business owner removes themselves completely from operational responsibilities in order to become a coach to others who wish to enter the world of entrepreneurship. billion and a boat that is larger than some countries.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Realizing that you can gain education from both environments allows an opportunity for you to thrive as an employee and manage a successful side hustle. As a result of limited job functions in a large corporate environment, it doesn’t give you the full breadth of work involved in successfully managing an enterprise.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 16, 2018

Many entrepreneurs wish to start a business based on an idea they have that they believe fills a gap in the market – or creates a new market. This is where franchises come in. The main advantage of a franchise is that you don’t need to establish your business in a competitive marketplace.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Alongside this but also before and after it, you are going to need to think about market research. Bear in mind too that you might well need to have more than one prototype version before you get anywhere near being able to put the product on the market. So that is something that you should definitely always be aware of here.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Invest In A Franchise. First, you might want to think about investing in a franchise. A franchise investment is a little like using a great recipe for starting a company. After all, franchises have already seen high levels of success on the market. Here are some of the options we recommend you explore.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Extend your market reach. New markets represent new customers, who also represent fresh opportunities for increased earnings. Therefore, it would be advantageous if you extended your market reach to increase sales and transform your business into a more stable model. Consider franchising.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 6, 2014

I recently stopped for lunch at a franchise restaurant. I support cause related marketing and have advised many corporations on setting up such programs. I went to their website, where franchise chains allege they want customer comments. I say it is not, and I’m an expert on cause-related marketing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Other times it involves imbedding structural elements into your overall management and leadership system, but in both cases it works. A manager who changes a command from the general “get this project done,” to the specific by assigning one particular task to each team member likely automates a better outcome. Often instantly.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2020

It takes a fair amount of research, and you would have to consider several factors, such as its proximity to your target market, among many others. When you open your business at a new location, you aim to gain access to new markets and customers. The internet allows you to reach a wide range of potential and existing customers.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 17, 2024

Some of the business models to consider include: Franchise Model: Franchising lets you run your business under an established brand name, get ongoing support, and profit from its marketing strategies Service-based Model: Here, your business mainly offers dryer vent cleaning services.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2020

To make sure that you are able to become one of the bigger market giants across the world, this guide will detail some of the best strategies that you can use to fast track your business growth and expansion. Expanding into International Markets. Create a Partnership or Franchise Your Business.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 24, 2021

While naming your business and creating a logo is important, ever wondered how determining your business structure or crafting a detailed marketing strategy might affect your business? If you’re thinking of starting your own small business, you’re likely to have an idea of what you wish to sell or at least what your target market is.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2021

Indeed, some companies will continue to make a loss all the way through the first year on the market. If you make the right moves with your company, then you can guarantee that your business hits profitability far more rapidly compared to other companies on the market. SEO is the bread and butter of any business marketing campaign.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Over the past several years a major shift in customer behavior has reshaped the nature of many markets and is leading to profound changes in how companies attempt to serve those markets. People throughout the organization will be expected to routinely make decisions once reserved for managers.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2021

Things it could work for include IT, accounting, social media management and website development. There are many different funding and fleet management options that you could consider, and fleet finance can often be a great choice to consider. Now is the time to stop and reevaluate your social media marketing and make some changes.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Networking and marketing are vital parts of building a business, so make sure you have a plan to tackle both. If you go the non-medical route, you need to decide if you want to be part of a home care franchise or go independent. It's also a great way to meet people at local trade shows and farmers markets!

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2021

From here, then you will need to contemplate whether or not you would prefer to start a business from scratch or own a franchise. This is particularly important if you are planning on running a franchise, as your responsibilities will be mainly management and administration-based instead of dealing with the public.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 29, 2019

There’s a lot about business that you can learn as you go along, and this definitely applies to marketing. So, you’re not expected to be a marketing master right now. And you need them for different parts of your business – but you definitely need them for marketing. But you needn’t be. But you can be soon. We all need goals.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 8, 2015

The more common case, however, is that someone (the coach, general manager, or owner) plays a strong role in consciously and consistently putting together the right players, coaches, and front office that form a cohesive, effective unit. That is why most great leaders spend the majority of their time on the art of people management.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Even those who manage to survive may not always be successful in making their businesses profitable. There are many reasons for most start-up businesses to fail, but the main reasons are these: Lack of practical management skills. When a business grows, an entrepreneur cannot manage it alone. Sociability.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 30, 2021

What are your thoughts about a family owning a franchise business? Many families own successful franchise businesses. Of course, franchises come with rules and requirements from the franchisor -- you are not as free to build the business in your own way as you might be if you started a business from scratch. Absolutely!

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

What are your thoughts about a family owning a franchise business? Many families own successful franchise businesses. Of course, franchises come with rules and requirements from the franchisor -- you are not as free to build the business in your own way as you might be if you started a business from scratch. Absolutely!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2019

In the US, McDonald’s doesn’t allow franchise locations near highway rest stops. This guest post is adapted from SUPER SIGNS: Taking Your Brand To The Ultimate Level by Sam Hua and Nan Hua, founding partners of Shanghai H&H Marketing Consulting Company. Nan Hua is a founding partner of Shanghai H&H Marketing Consulting Co.,

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2021

Apart from conducting detailed market research, finding out fair clientele, performing surveys, retaining target groups, exploring SEO, and researching public data, which are obviously important factors, one must also remain very adaptable to changing situations. What will be the market where you want to get into?

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