There really isn’t a business interruption that is a good interruption, but damage from a natural disaster is certainly a worst-case scenario. Hurricanes, flooding, wind damage or frozen pipes can set you back both in time away and in repair costs. Extreme damages could mean a permanent closure. “But I have insurance for that!” Well, yes. Every business owner should have a disaster plan, but depending on the specific risks in your area you may need to increase or add levels of coverage to ensure that you are fully insured. Read on →

We may not spend a lot of time thinking about it, but we still expect our workplaces to be a safe and secure environment. And as a business owner, keeping a healthy workforce is not only necessary for keeping your business running, it is also a cost-saving measure as you try to avoid workers’ compensation claims. Promoting health and wellness may have become more of a topic of conversation since the pandemic, but really the concern for employee well-being is something that every employer has discussed and planned for since the start of their business. Read on →

“There’s an app for that!” Remember those commercials? Mobile apps were fairly new then, and quickly on the rise. The very idea behind that advertising campaign was the convenience factor that these applications provided, but for many of us, the need for yet another app to complete another task quickly became cumbersome. While there is still an app for nearly everything today, the age of “there’s an app for that” served as a good reminder of the need for solid customer service and the ability to talk to a person. Read on →

There are a lot of buzzwords going around in the business world these days. Company values, flexibility and culture have become more highly regarded than most common items on job seekers’ wish lists. But what do these really mean? And how does company culture affect an employee? A strong company culture could be the ticket to creating loyal, long-term staffers who buy into your vision and brand just as much as you do. Read on →

“So, what do I get?” If you have children, this phrase has likely exasperated you time and time again when your kiddos have helped with a task or finished some accomplishment. That’s not to say that we all don’t deserve to be rewarded from time to time, and as adults, we likely deserve far more rewards than we actually get. In the working world, we are in a consistent battle to find the right balance of work and rewards. Read on →

Owning a franchise comes with a plate full of responsibilities, and that’s only handling the day-to-day of running a business. Taking away as many worries as possible is key in making your day run smoother, no matter what you may face. Less worries are entirely possible when you have the right amount of insurance coverage. Often, that means investing in insurance coverage that goes beyond your minimum requirements in your franchise agreement. Read on →

We all know the workforce has been a difficult place to navigate lately. Pandemic closures and delays, hybrid scheduling, and The Great Resignation are all new pieces to a work culture puzzle that for someone young was likely already challenging. So how do we support our youngest staff members? Furthermore, how do we not only support them, but how do we help them buy into our vision so that they want to stay long term? Read on →

Building and maintaining your business is a daily challenge with so many levels. It would be easy as an owner or manager to get stuck in your office shuffling through endless amounts of paperwork, or moving from meeting to meeting throughout the day and never interacting with your employees or customers. But you have to get out, you have to be amongst your crew and your patrons. Which means you need a crew that is happy, healthy and ready to work with you. Read on →

When was the last time you went a day without the internet? What about an hour, or a half an hour? Whether it’s emailing, researching or simply scrolling, it’s an undeniable fact that most of us can no longer survive without spending time online. This is a point that has been proven more than ever over the past two years as every business shifted to a heavier online presence. Read on →

Because the modern workplace looks so different than it once was, there has been a seemingly renewed focus on things such as worker happiness and company culture. This is a shift that the franchise industry is not immune from, either. When potential franchisees are trying to find the right fit, assessing the culture of the franchise is something that many potential owners rank high on their list. While franchisees are their own bosses, they will also be interacting heavily with the broader franchise system, and as such, it is wise to make sure it is a system people want to interact with. Read on →