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How To Improve Your Motivation In Your Business

May 1st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Business

When you’re running a small business, there are often times when you feel a bit down about it. Perhaps you haven’t had a great month; maybe your customers aren’t paying or something else has gone wrong. Whatever has happened, it’s fairly easy to get de-motivated; so easy in fact that my business mentor offer says to me “show me an entrepreneur and I’ll show you a manic depressant” – what he means is that sometimes you’re on top of the world and other times you hit rock bottom. Most people who run a small business will definitely know what I mean.

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Learn The Elements Of Creating An Effective Logo

January 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Business

Every Great Logo Has These Four Elements

Now that you have begun the starting stages of launching your new business, you must take the time to create an effective logo that will be remembered by your new customers. However, before you start the long process of designing your logo remember these few tips so that you create the best logo for your company.

Color Scheme

Just like a website or an advertisement, the more colors does not necessarily mean that that the logo will be more effective. A good rule of thumb when designing a logo is to keep it to 2 or 3 colors so that it is not too much to remember and it is still professional.

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What Do Franchisors Look For In A Franchisee?

January 14th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Business

After you’ve done all your research and made an informed decision about which franchise is right for you, your first step toward buying a franchise business will be your application, which—according to Craig E. Yaris of The Lemon Tree—is basically a “weeding out process” for the franchisor.

The application serves as a guide for the franchisor in determining with whom they will speak further and to whom they will refuse a franchise agreement. So, how can you make a good impression on your application? What is the franchisor looking for in a prospective franchisee?

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