Running a franchise business requires mastery of a combination of skills. You need to be a solid leader, a finance specialist and an effective coach — not to mention an expert in your industry. But with all those hats to wear, you may not have sufficient time to devote to advertising and marketing your brand, […]
Too often, business owners think that all they have to do is put up a website, and the click and conversion floodgates will open. Nothing is further from the truth. A good website is the vehicle and conduit for your digital marketing efforts, but it can’t do all the heavy lifting alone. Most […]
Making the jump from print to digital is part science and part art. Some industries rapidly made the transition, such as magazines, newspapers, and e-books, but others, like restaurants, have had the luxury of moving a little slower — until now. Holding a paper, plastic or leather-bound menu in a restaurant is a time-honored tradition. […]
Imagine this nightmare scenario as a franchisor: You’re excited because you’re about to sign a new national customer. You’re getting the final paperwork ready to sign when your social media manager informs you that a disgruntled franchisee has just posted inappropriate content on their local Facebook page. It’s going viral. Frantic, you try to log […]
You had an idea and turned it into a brilliant product or service for your business. You created a stunning website with original content guaranteed to make even the ficklest of users swoon. Okay, now what? Now you need to get your brand or business noticed, that’s what. In an era where content is king, […]