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Is franchising right for you?

Occasionally people read blogs because they already run something associated with the subject. If you are one of those types and already operate a franchise of some description then apologies - this week’s post is not for you.
Only, I’ve found this article on another website and it’s really rather good on whether a franchise is [...]

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Your franchise on TV

Now, this here link is a good idea - or is it? The idea is a site called Franchise TV, which carries news on franchising - well, from the British Franchise Association - and allows people to talk about their franchises on it.
Which is fine as far as it goes. I do wonder, though, whether [...]

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ROI - Why results should be the starting and finishing line of any marketing plan

Marketing can be an expensive business regardless of whether your target audience is niche or mass market.
Getting the right message to the right people at the right rime 1) to ensure they’re aware of you and 2) ultimately getting them to part with their hard earned cash, can eat a substantial chunk of your own [...]

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SmallBizPod #72 - Michael Gerber podcast - dreaming big with the E-Myth author

SmallBizPod #72 - Michael Gerber podcast - dreaming big with the E-Myth author

A podcast interview with Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth series of books, on dreaming big, awakening the entrepreneur within, business systems and imagination.

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SmallBizPod #59 - Food entrepreneur Charlie Bigham

SmallBizPod #59 - Food entrepreneur Charlie Bigham

Charlie Bigham talks about his successful food business, passion, principles and dealing with demanding customers.

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SmallBizPod #23 - networking with internet entrepeneurs

SmallBizPod #23 - networking with internet entrepeneurs

Series of interviews with internet entrepreneurs attending the Web Wednesdays networking events in London hosted by Damien Senn.

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SmallBizPod #58 - Who's Afraid Of The Female Entrepreneur?

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