Coaching to Groom your Employees
When business owners think of leadership, a big mistake commonly made is considering leadership as a quality that management possesses. Leadership, however, should be part of the culture in your workplace, among all levels. When all employees are leaders, it…
You Can’t do it all Yourself: The Art of Delegation
As a business owner, it is difficult to hand tasks off to your employees. You may have certain expectations of how things should be done, and the thought of having someone doing something the wrong way irks you. The truth…
Strategies for franchise success
So, you’ve been thinking long and hard about investing in a franchise. Where do you go from here? It’s time to explore the next level of franchise investment – through differing strategies. Here are a few different strategies to consider…
What you Need to Know to Franchise Your Business For Successful Growth
A fun series this month! It’s been fun talking this month about the flip side of the coin with franchising, for there are so many successful home-grown businesses out there blossoming that are ready to spread their roots and share…
What does a franchise consultant really do?
Once you start looking at the idea of franchising seriously, especially if you are already on the Hundred Acre Consulting site, you may find yourself wondering first, what exactly does a franchise consultant do? Second, you may be wondering if…
So You Own a Franchise Pt. 2: 5 Management Tips
Think back to your first job (or any job). Do you remember if you had a good or a bad boss? Of course, you do. You might forget what project you worked on or the name of your least favorite…
So You Own a Franchise Pt. 1: 8 Recruiting and Retention Tips
If you’re a new franchise owner, or even if you’re an old pro, recruiting and hiring talented employees who are good fits for your business can be daunting. It’s all about attracting the right people and then retaining them. Use…
