Finding a phone system that fits a small business's needs and budget can be a challenge. Traditional phone systems are expensive; most come with long-term contracts and early termination costs and can be difficult to set up. Cell phones are convenient, but when small business owners and employees use their personal numbers, there’s always the chance of mixing business with pleasure or being interrupted while off the clock – or even worse, having to juggle two devices!

[two_third_last][su_spacer size="5"] Sometimes one or two words in a franchise agreement can be the difference between financial life and financial death for a franchisee. As an attorney who routinely represents ... Read More →

Social media marketing is almost a requirement for businesses nowadays. More and more businesses are discovering that social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest can help them connect to ... Read More →

On October 1st, despite a government shutdown and the looming threat of the United States government defaulting on its debts, many provisions of the Affordable Care Act (popularly referred to ... Read More →

All businesses rely on the U.S. government in some form or another, including franchises. The more accurate data the government has, the better decisions and allocations it can make when ... Read More →

The AAFD welcomes guest blog submissions from those who have something relevant to say about franchising and/or of interest to franchise owners. We look forward to hearing from franchise owners, ... Read More →

Bob Purvin recently participated in the June 30th podcast of Commercial Real Estate Radio, hosted by Howard Kline. The topic of the podcast was “Opening a Franchise: American Dream or ... Read More →

In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a franchisee who sues her franchisor for constructive termination of the franchise contract must abandon her franchise unit before filing the suit. ... Read More →