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Social media marketing news you can use. This week: Snapchat 101, listening to customers, mobile-friendly websites, the history of the hashtag (and how to use it), Facebook cracks down on "overly promotional" content, and Twitter makes all tweets since 2006 searchable.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,437 Reads 24 Shares
Is your "human-ness" getting in the way of your thinking, learning, and leadership? 8 tips on overcoming how you're wired to succeed in the modern world.
  • Edward D. Hess
  • 3,903 Reads
New software solution integrates sales, operations, and marketing activities. Edible Arrangements buys eMaximation, expands offerings, and rebrands it Naranga.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,513 Reads 57 Shares
As 2015 approaches, it's time for a reality check on your vision and your team - and to look at good turnover vs. bad turnover as you work to grow your company to the next level.
  • Gino Wickman
  • 2,852 Reads 1,014 Shares
Having trouble dealing with non-performing franchisees? Helping them off your bus gracefully, fairly, and quickly is often the best path for all.
  • Steve Olson
  • 2,248 Reads 14 Shares
The top 5 mistakes brands make in local marketing - and how to fix them.
  • Lori Alba
  • 3,980 Reads 1 Shares
15 experts predict what's ahead for PPC and digital marketing in 2015.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,411 Reads 1,014 Shares
The "space between" franchisor and franchisees is where system-wide marketing fails. Here are 5 tips for navigating that space successfully and growing the system.
  • Corey O'Donnell
  • 2,965 Reads 10 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: holiday marketing trends and predictions, leveraging social video, online price variations, Twitter for Business, and guys on Pinterest.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,859 Reads 38 Shares
Charlie Morrison wasn't looking for a new opportunity. He was already at the helm of Pizza Inn and was the driving force behind the brand's innovative Pie Five concept.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,553 Reads 78 Shares
Over the past several years, we have seen traditional marketing methods decline in effectiveness and increase the cost of acquiring new customers.
  • Franchise Update
  • 4,805 Reads 1,019 Shares
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Colors on Parade CEO Jeff Cox maps out some changes to his lead generation practices for 2015.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,189 Reads 1 Shares
Paralyzed by perfection when it comes to making business decisions? This writer makes a good case that the "80% Rule" will almost always carry you through.
  • Mark Abbott
  • 4,058 Reads 2 Shares
Part 5, the final installment of this serialized e-book by Joe Mathews on how to create a buyer-centric franchise sales process, examines deal pacing and managing emotional engagement.
  • Joe Mathews
  • 4,597 Reads
As a new year approaches, Steve Olson asks, "Has your concept gone a little stale – and what can you do about it?"
  • Steve Olson
  • 2,083 Reads
Tired of the same old books on business and leadership? The 5 authors in Part 2 of these 10 must-read books on leadership include Cyrus the Great on leadership and war, a modern neuroscientist on lying, and business contrarian Stanley Fish on writing a sentence - and reading one.
  • Paul Jun
  • 3,551 Reads
Bone up on the 6 essential skills the new digital marketer needs, in this white paper from Grovo.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,054 Reads
It's budget season for franchise marketers. Thought House CEO Jason Knill offers 5 key marketing planning insights for 2015.
  • Jason Knill
  • 3,709 Reads 1,014 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: how to choose a great link builder, Page Watching the competition, Google ad sales, Yahoo doesn't "screw up" Tumblr, and planning for the digital afterlife.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,681 Reads 20 Shares
ApplePie Capital, a new source of franchise finance, looks to make funding the American Dream easier - and much quicker!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,464 Reads
Are you a leader or a manager? Find the right balance and watch your company grow!
  • John Tschohl
  • 2,350 Reads
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Part 4 of this series on creating a buyer-centric franchise sales process covers the FDD review, validation, discovery day, and "decision time."
  • Joe Mathews
  • 2,033 Reads
Steve Olson offers five tips on how to improve the effectiveness of your sales team's closing skills.
  • Steve Olson
  • 4,425 Reads
How are you using technology to identify, reach, and track prospects?
  • Franchise Update
  • 4,697 Reads
Tariq Farid is an amazing guy. He's passionate about his employees, his community, his family, and his religion, and based on a 2.5 hour visit with him at his Wallingford, Conn., headquarters, if there were an award for the Nicest Guy in the World, he'd be on the list.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,406 Reads 1 Shares
A conversation with David Buckley, CMO at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, on the top three misperceptions that derail local marketing success for franchisors and franchisees.
  • Philip St. Jacques
  • 2,995 Reads
At The Maids, brand culture starts at the top. Learn how it permeates the rest of the franchise organization.
  • Amy Olson
  • 2,841 Reads
Tired of the same old books on business and leadership? Take a gander at these!
  • Paul Jun
  • 3,132 Reads
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: Ello arrives, LinkedIn cancels Groups, Pinterest's social media gaffe, new Google Adwords policy for third-party managers, mobile device ad conversions continue to grow.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 2,823 Reads
Taking a moment to remind yourself of these 3 basic benefits of franchising, which may seem obvious to you, can go a long way in improving your sales process (as well as the performance of existing franchisees).
  • Todd Wolfenbarger
  • 4,479 Reads 4 Shares
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