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The Impact of Private Equity on the Franchise Industry
The capital infusion private equity brings to the franchise industry is an exciting way to grow for many brands, so long as they’re willing to open themselves up to outside influence. The relationship between franchising and private equity is a complex one that only continues to pick up steam in our industry. As more a
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Unemployment May Give You More Money, But It Can't Give You This
Unemployment benefits are looking a lot better than usual these days, thanks to the extra $600 per week the CARES Act provides to all recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people are actually earning more money from unemployment benefits than they did working their normal jobs, but even for these individuals, u
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Unpaid Customer Invoices Are Piling Up, Squeezing Small Businesses
A new survey finds a majority of entrepreneurs reporting growing numbers of late payments that cost companies an average of $40,000 annually.
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7 Ways to Continue Growing as Your Business Matures
Company growth is the ultimate strategic challenge, and it gets harder as your business matures. Once your business is running and sustainable, you're
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Are “Fixer-Uppers” a Smart Move for First-Time Buyers? (Maybe Not)
What every first-time buyer should consider before diving into the world of fixer-uppers.
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Artificial Intelligence, Work And Jobs: Preparing For AI's Uncertain Future
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the many ways in which artificial intelligence may change our lives. One of the biggest impacts may be on jobs, not only on the nature of work itself, but on the availability of work. Some crystal ball gazers are predicting that AI (working in concert with its older sibling, auto
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Benefits of Opening a Pre-Tax Retirement Plan
Retirement plans and/or accounts can benefit your clients in many ways, especially if there is a need for them to reduce their tax liability. Clients who have seen their tax liability increase when filing their 2018 tax returns would be ideal people to start a conversation with. These individuals have seen their tax bi
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Coronavirus And Your Retirement Plan, Should You Do Something?
Most of you knew this would happen again sooner or later, the time when the stock market experiences a sharp decline. The inevitable big down day (which could perhaps turn into down weeks or months) happened during the past few days when both the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P markets closed significantly lower. Hopes for a quic
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Don't Retire Until You've Made These Key Decisions
Whether you're thinking of retiring one year, three years, or 10 years from now, it's a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. And while there are many factors that will no doubt go into it, you must address these three important points before taking that leap. 1. When to claim Social Security Social Security will l
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How to Choose Company Benefits That Appeal to Gen Z
Today’s companies need to rethink their benefits packages to attract and retain new talent. Read on to find out what appeals to your Gen Z employees