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Six Things the Franchisee Boss Should Never Say
Many franchisees will never have acted as a boss before, and carrying the task out can be a culture shock. For some it results in becoming authoritarian, while others may try too hard to be their employees’ best friend, thus losing respect. Staying away from these phrases will help to strike a balance between the two.
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The Franchise Shows and Researching
The next round of Franchise Shows, organised by the Canadian Franchise Association, are approaching. Make sure to combine attending them with online research to make your franchise choosing a wise decision.
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Locating Top Franchises for 2013
Where to invest assets and energy going forward into 2013 is on the minds of many potential franchise partners looking for the right investment opportunity. What makes a franchise viable and how can franchisees find one that suits their needs and interests? Consider some of the following points for the year ahead.
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Franchising in Canada 2012
The franchise industry in Canada is second largest in the world with over 76,000 franchise locations and growing each year.
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Part-Time Franchising
Part Time Franchising is an excellent business opportunity for individuals wanting to balance a work life ethic with their social life. It has the ability to offer individuals the opportunity to be their own boss, and also to incorporate family, social and civic obligations.
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Multi-Unit Franchising
One of the biggest changes in business format franchising from when it began to take off in the 1950s and 60s is the development of multi-unit franchises. This is where a franchiser will award the right to a franchisee to operate more than one outlet within the defined location area in the franchise agreement.
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Ethical Franchising
To have a good reputation with franchisees and in the franchising industry, it is important that franchisers have an ethical framework to operate by.
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The Benefits of Franchising
Buying a franchise is an option that many people looking to manage their own small business should consider, as there are a number of advantages to joining this industry.