Did you know the Census Bureau counts robots, too? The U.S. Constitution requires the government to count the population every decade, in the form of the census. But that’s just people. As part of its mission to count all things , the U.S. Census Bureau recently released new figures on capital expenditures. It turns out Americans […]Read More
Social Media should be part of every marketing budget There’s no question that every business needs social media to fill a portion of their marketing budget. It’s a direct, two-way path to talk to and, more importantly, listen to your customers and future customers. Here are five tips and tools to help make managing your […]Read More
Did You Know the gender wage gap has narrowed but continues? The gender-based wage gap in the United States has narrowed in recent years, but disparities remain: national median earnings for civilians who worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months was $53,544 for men compared to $43,394 for women, according to a report from […]Read More
Planning is essential to success We’re certainly happy that 2021 is behind us. Many businesses faced significant challenges – staffing, increased costs, loss of sales, reduced supply and demand and an uncertain future. As we enter 2022, hopeful that our business will return to some degree of “normal” and staffing problems will be just a […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? While NASA engineers and astrophysicists are planning the next missions to boldly go where no one has gone before, other experts are working on more fundamental issues, including how to feed astronauts on long-range spaceflights. Methuselah Foundation, a biomedical charity focused on extending the healthy human […]Read More
You’ve likely read the term “keyword” in the title of this article and have already fallen asleep. Twice. Wake up and hang in there because this is good stuff and well worth the read. I promise. The truth is that keywords can be confusing, and many business owners prefer to leave them entirely in the […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? When it comes to innovative ways to attract visitors and Florida’s destination marketing organizations and tourism development offices, the sky is no longer the limit. In addition to miles of sandy beaches, natural wonders and theme parks, the Sunshine State is poised to become a hub […]Read More
Customers are the lifeblood of any small business, and businesses spend significant money on all forms of advertising trying to attract more customers while remaining competitive in the marketplace. As the business owner, Customer Service is your primary responsibility and cannot be delegated. You may think that you compete in the marketplace based upon price, […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? When most people think about franchise opportunities, they think of fast food – or limited-service restaurants – as the only game in town. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the franchising landscape is not confined to burgers and pizza. Though restaurant franchises had the largest […]Read More