Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. From an industry perspective, the last 12 months have been largely positive for the franchise development and sales, although the industry has faced several strategic shifts. Strong consumer demand in some franchise sectors has been particularly strong, especially for business models that align with core services, technology…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning, analysis and technical knowledge are no longer sufficient for leadership in today's fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their ability to create an emotional connection with their colleagues, to build trust and to face difficulties with…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Mark Siebert's book FRanchise Your Business. Buy now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTuness To develop a sound training program, you need to start with an understanding of your franchise. Is this new franchise someone with specific industry knowledge? Specific…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. They say great minds think alike – or maybe they have similar ideas because they're observing the same world around them. Each year, as my team and I curate the absolute best books of the year, we discover a few themes in the 1,000+ submissions we consider….

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It's no secret that inflation has become a major challenge for the global economy in recent years. This is causing increased migration and hitting the job market – people are finding it harder to afford housing as the cost of living continues to rise. This causes workers…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're running a business, capital remains the fuel that keeps the engine running. However, for startup founders, traditional funding avenues such as venture capital or bank loans can often feel like a crowded highway – full of competition, gatekeepers and compromises. The smartest founders throughout history…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. entrepreneurship. The word alone conjures up visions of innovation, freedom and the sweet taste of success. But for every dream to change the world, there's a fear that gnaws at the edges of a would-be entrepreneur's mind. THESE fears are not unique to first-time founders; they are…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When you're building a startup, every minute and dollar counts, so finding ways to improve is essential. One area where you can have a big impact is payment processes. Surprisingly, about a third of small businesses still handle ad hoc payments manually, even though these make up…