Category: News
Shifting to a Home-Based Business in the Time of COVID-19
by Susan Scotts Right now there are so many unknowns for our future and so much fear, uncertainty and doubt in the world.  Many people have been furloughed, laid off or let go by their employers.  According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), “The coronavirus pandemic will cause a severe economic contraction, 14.4 million job losses and a spike … Read More “Shifting to a Home-Based Business in the Time of COVID-19”
Tamara Kennedy Interview – Leadership Through Empowerment
Tamra Kennedy leads her Taco John’s employees by empowering them to succeed in work and in life. She is a mama bear to many young workers who are lucky to have her as a role model.This is an interview you don’t want to miss! Follow us on YouTube. Follow us on Spotify. Join The Coterie … Read More “Tamara Kennedy Interview – Leadership Through Empowerment”
Use Your Fear to Pivot Your Career
By Faizun Kamal We are stuck. Quarantined inside our homes, the days starting to become a blur. We are worried about our livelihoods, wondering if we will still have a job when the pandemic ends. How will we pay our bills and provide for our families? As dark thoughts take over, it very quickly becomes … Read More “Use Your Fear to Pivot Your Career”
How to Deliver Bad News In a Good Way
By Nancy Friedman A long time ago, we at Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, decided to remove whatever negativity in our life we could. We removed as many negative words, negative thoughts, and, yes, even negative people as we could. This has proven to be fortuitous during the current pandemic crisis. Many of you are … Read More “How to Deliver Bad News In a Good Way”
Navigating Disaster Relief Programs During COVID-19
Do You Qualify? by Elizabeth Denham Bethany Barnes, Director of Business Development at Rapid Business Plans, is using her experience to help businesses navigate the process of applying for stimulus monies to keep them afloat through the pandemic crisis. “I write business plans every day for people who are applying for SBA loans for their … Read More “Navigating Disaster Relief Programs During COVID-19”
Leadership in the Time of Crisis
by Elizabeth Denham The Crisis “Mentorship is absolutely critical, especially in this time of coronavirus. It goes back to the idea of never stopping learning.” IFA Chair and FASTSIGNS® CEO Catherine Monson has taken her leadership roles to a new level during the COVID-19 pandemic which has impacted every business across every industry. From webinars … Read More “Leadership in the Time of Crisis”
Marketing Your Franchise in the Time of Social Distancing
By Michele Rempel, Managing Partner, Westvyne As the owner of a marketing and website design company, I’ve had many intense conversations with business owners over the last few weeks. Some have had to close their doors as “non-essential,” while others have seen their revenues drop dramatically. A few have even seen an increase in business. … Read More “Marketing Your Franchise in the Time of Social Distancing”
Mathnasium Soars in Entrepreneur Magazine Rankings
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 23, 2020 – Mathnasium Learning Centers, LLC recently ranked highly on two prestigious 2020 Entrepreneur magazine lists that target potential franchisees. Mathnasium ranked No. 7 on Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $150,000 (Top Low-Cost). Mathnasium is the highest-ranking educational franchise on the Top Low-Cost list. Other companies ranked in … Read More “Mathnasium Soars in Entrepreneur Magazine Rankings”
Auntie Anne’s® to Celebrate National Pretzel Day with Free Pretzels
LANCASTER, PA, April 24, 2020 – Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is celebrating National Pretzel Day on April 26 by giving away 25,000 free pretzels to frontline workers. In addition to nominating a frontline worker to receive a pretzel-pick-me-up, fans can claim their own National Pretzel Day offer when they download … Read More “Auntie Anne’s® to Celebrate National Pretzel Day with Free Pretzels”