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Franchise Resources | Franchise & Small Business News

IFA’s information hub provides resources designed to keep you informed on the latest franchise thought leadership.

Choose from a list of topics. Select curated content that explores what’s important to the franchise community - franchise and small business news, small business trends, advice from franchise experts, valuable insight and resources from IFA Toolkits, and engaging articles from IFA’s franchise magazine Franchising World.

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Developing a Custom POS System for Your Franchise

A custom system allows you to improve speed of sales, cash control and inventory issues and keep general managers focused on the business. Plus, it’s an investment that should pay for itself over time.

Operations & Training

Spotlight on Resources: National Diversity Council

Studies demonstrate the effectiveness of diversity to increase a company’s bottom line. Any diversity and inclusion initiative must be comprehensive, well-rounded, and address company operations.

Operations & Training

Preparing a Regional Business for Expansion into Franchising

Three Golden Rules for Launching Your Franchise Venture.

Operations & Training

Best Practices for Starting a Charitable Program

CertaPro Painters, a 2015 Franchising Gives Back Gold Award Winner, advises members on aligning with a cause that can make a significant impact on their communities.

Operations & Training

How to Create a Million-Dollar Company without Owning a Million-Dollar Facility

If a franchise concept can eliminate the need for a dedicated brick-and-mortar facility, it’s a viable, cost-saving solution to consider.

Operations & Training

In It Together: Five Lessons from Being in Business With Family

If you want to succeed while working side-by-side with your extended family, you’ll need patience, collaboration and clear boundaries.

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