Indeed, there is a lot of highly negative news out there about the economy and the business climate. Many retail establishments are closing, some 70,000 of them. Those in the auto industry are worried and for good reason. With all the lay-offs, many are without work and some are considering on going into their own […]
In business, there are often two very different kinds of people: those who manage and those who execute. Franchisors look for the former when approached by prospective franchisees. They need to ensure that the person requesting to take control of one of their franchises has the business skill and leadership ability to make a business […]
A good businessman will gladly accept wise counsel wherever and whenever he can get it, especially amidst a global economy elbow-deep in recession. Most methods that businesses use to stay afloat in recession involve increasing cash flow and decreasing expenses. As it happens, that is not a business strategy that is only useful in times […]
