20 Small Business Survival Strategies

Edna B. Shearer

How to survive tough economic times without laying off employees. As a business owner or manager, during the last 18 months you have been faced with shrinking profit margins and fewer customers lining up to purchase your once thought to be “hot products or services.” The question of how to […]

21 Secrets to Franchise Business Success

Edna B. Shearer

1) Evaluate your tolerance for risk Opening a new business is a scary prospect. There’s a lot of personal, professional and financial risk to consider. It’s natural when contemplating such a profound step in your career to look at ways to manage your risk and increase your chance of success. […]