Templates & Tools

National Templates & Tools

Growing the Franchise
Mar 2011
You, the franchisee, have supported this system with your royalties and initial purchase price and it now will be one of your biggest assets as you decide to grow your business.
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Business Plans & Financial Statements Template Gallery
Jun 2011
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Then, get advice to help you on your way.
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The Three Things Your Business Plan Absolutely Must Have
Nov 2011
Business columnist Rieva Lesonsky outlines three things you need to consider in order to craft a fresh and effective business plan.
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5 Tips for Promoting Your Bar or Restaurant With Facebook
Jul 2011
Download this article and the 5 must have tips for marketing your bar or restaurant on Facebook.
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Business Plans & Financial Statements Template Gallery
Jun 2011
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Then, get advice to help you on your way.
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Business Plan Template - Startup Business
Apr 2011
This business plan template is a generic model suitable for all types of startups. However, you should modify it to suit your particular circumstances.
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7 Warning Signs Your Business is Aiming Too Low
May 2013
  Not many business owners strive to be second-rate. Most businesses at least pay lip service to a desire for being their customers’ or clients’ first choice. But all too often, their actions say otherwise.
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Turning Art into a Business
May 2013
Steve Strauss, founder of www.theselfemployed.com, gives tips to artists looking to enter the business world.
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The Secret of Getting Found on the Web
May 2013
Oh, how we all wish we knew the secrets to getting your business’s website to the top of search engine results. Yes, you can pay for the right to be on top, and I’m not saying that isn’t worth trying if your budget allows, but that’s getting ahead of myself. Every entrepreneur has his or her own SEO battle story, and the methods that work for one company don’t always work for another. That said, here are some guidelines to get you started:
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SCORE Tip of the Week: 5 Ways to Reward Your Employees—Without Spending a Dime
May 2013
SCORE's CEO, Kenneth R. Yancey, gives advice for improving employee satisfaction on a budget.
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