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AAFD Welcomes Arthur Pressman – Mediator of Franchise Disputes
The AAFD is proud to welcome Arthur Pressman, a distinguished mediator who specializes in the resolution of franchise disputes without litigation or arbitration. Arthur Pressman is a retired equity partner ... Read More →
Welcome J. Hagood Tighe of Fisher Phillips as Our Newest Speaker and Expert Panelist
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is proud to welcome Hagood Tighe, Partner at Fisher Phillips, as our newest speaker and expert panelist. Hagood brings a wealth of ... Read More →
Protect, Grow and (eventually) Exit Your Business
Certified Exit Planner Navigating the complex world of business finances can be a daunting task for any entrepreneur. From protecting your assets to strategically growing your wealth and eventually ... Read More →
New Federal Overtime Rule is Here! 10 Steps Employers Can Take Now to Prepare for $59k Salary Floor
Millions of additional workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay thanks to the Labor Department’s new salary threshold for certain exempt employees – which raises the rate higher than ... Read More →
Unions on the rise – what you need to know as an employer
We’ve all heard it and most of us have also seen it: reports of employees of fast food restaurants, big box stores, warehouses unionizing. Reports on the nightly news ... Read More →
3 Ways Business Brokers Can Be of Value to Franchise Owners
When it comes to unlocking the true value of your business, it’s often a case of you don’t know what you don’t know. Any franchise owner seeking to exit their ... Read More →
What Every Small Business Should Understand About New Opportunities and Mandates Regarding Offering Retirement Plans
With all of the news that seems to bombard us daily, if you haven’t heard about, or have simply blocked out the latest retirement related shenanigans in Washington DC ... Read More →
AAFD Special Town Hall: Key Legislative and Regulatory Issues effecting the Franchising Industry
Director of Public Affairs & Engagement Keith Miller, will lead an informative an AAFD Town Hall focusing on legislative and regulatory issues. This is an important time to discuss what ... Read More →
The Big Idea: When a Company’s Mission is as Important as the Product
If you are an entrepreneur, then one of the most important things to do is build your company's brand. A company brand is more than a logo. Your business' identity ... Read More →
The Joint Employer Conundrum
The AAFD was founded in 1992 in reaction to an ongoing degradation and deterioration of franchisee rights and equity that had been evolving for many years. The actual premise for ... Read More →
Tools and reports to help PAYCHEX® clients optimize their PPP loan forgiveness.
As the next round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program becomes available, businesses are relieved but hesitant about wading through a complicated process. Paychex, a proud Supporting Member of ... Read More →
Communicating via Text in Times of Crisis
by Laura Thompson*, Textellent – the leading provider of Business Texting We are all under stress right now as we face a new kind of quickly evolving crisis that is not ... Read More →
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