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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 ...
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 ...
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The Myth of the Health Insurance Silver Bullet
It’s a good question. All across our country, consumers are facing higher-than-ever deductibles on their health insurance (especially self-employed franchisees). It’s no surprise that health care is already a leading issue of the upcoming election. Many presidential contenders are advocating for universal health care (also called “Health Care for All” or “Medicare for All”). Is universal health care the silver bullet we’ve all been waiting for?
The Franchise Industry, Heavily Regulated? – Shattering the Myth
Introduction by the AAFD As we have often reported, one of the most egregious “myths” promoted by franchisors is that the franchising industry is heavily regulated “like the securities industry.” ...
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, but… Creating a Health Care System that Could Work for America
While I don’t profess to have all the answers for creating a perfect healthcare system, I do have an advanced degree in health-related studies. And since the health care universe has been a major part of my professional life for the past 35 years, I feel as though I have acquired some unique insights into the workings of the business of health. It is with this knowledge that I read with interest and, sometimes, great amusement, the proposals for replacement of the PPACA, colloquially known as Obamacare.
5 Tips on Finding a Cost-Effective Phone System for Small Businesses
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!
Before You Start An Independent Business, Is A Franchise Available?
Is it finally time to chuck the cubicle, endless conference calls, and 9 – 5? Are you ready to start your own business? Running a business can be an incredibly ...
The “absolute discretion” trap
[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 ...
Franchisees and the Challenge of Social Networking
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 ...
No Penalties For Not Telling Workers About Healthcare Exchanges
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 ...
Have You Turned In Your 2012 Census Form?
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 ...
Franchise Owners: Like it or Not, it’s Time to Plan for the Affordable Care Act
2014 will represent a big milestone in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (often called ‘Obamacare’) signed into law by President Obama in March, 2010 and upheld last year ...