The time has approached.  You have overcome the once incomprehensible goal of stabilizing your core business and understanding the ebbs and flows of your business model, now you are considering expansion ideas.  It could be compared to a long hike up a steep mountain and now you have reached the precipice and are looking at a divide in the mountain range where you need to choose a path to take your business.  Franchise expansion is one option for business growth, but how would you know when to take franchise expansion seriously?  Read more...

I was a competitive distance runner for about 15 years. In all those years of racing, one day stands above the others.  It was May 1984, and I was beginning to understand how the specifics of my training translated into race results. On this particular day with clear air and cool temperatures, I had chosen a race with just the right competition. Read more...