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Our FranBlog includes the best of franchise success stories from around the world. These personal accounts help you learn directly from the collective experiences of IFA’s franchise community.     

Choose from a list of topics and read personal stories of challenge and success.  Pick up helpful tips on franchising.  Get marketing ideas for small business.  Explore and discover the franchise community from within the franchise community.

FranBlog

6 Secrets to Retaining Your Best Employees

By Rick Bisio - FranChoice Franchise Consultant
Updated May 2024
 

Let’s face it – the American Dream has changed.   There are few corner offices and even fewer gold watches.  Pensions are seemingly a thing of the past and retirement planning becomes increasingly more difficult by the day.
November 08, 2013

5 Pillars of Killer Conventions

Earlier this week, IFA CEO, Steve Caldeira, presented an award at an IFA member’s annual convention.   Hundreds of franchisors, big and small, host similar conventions each year to celebrate the brand’s success and openly discuss key issues impacting
October 17, 2013
Franchise Opportunities

How to Shorten the Sales Cycle

Eric Schechterman, Director of Sales 

 

Definition:  Closing the business as quickly as possible after 1st initial contact. 

Whether you’re a hunter sales rep, a farmer sales rep, inside sales or outside sales, having the ability to control
September 27, 2013
Franchise Opportunities

The Strengths of a Franchise System

The formula behind franchising explains why so many people explore it as a career option. It’s pretty simple; a proven system means fewer mistakes. Everyone wants a degree of certainty when it comes to short and long-term financial success. How do yo
July 26, 2013
Franchise Opportunities

Where to get your IFA publications

I was looking through my Google Alerts the other day and came across an alert to a site promoting a download link to a Franchising World article. I clicked the link to see what it was and was immediately blocked by our antivirus program with a messag
July 23, 2013
News Round-Up
News Round-Up

Staying Connected on Franchising Trends

If you are involved in franchising or considering investing in a franchise, staying on top of current franchise news should be a vital part of your routine. It’s important to read general news, but staying abreast of news in your particular industry
June 27, 2013
Franchise Opportunities

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