#Business

Franchising presents people the opportunity to invest in business models from restaurants to shipping services and more. In 2017, there were 745,290 franchise establishments in the United States. While franchises make up large brands that people know, individual or multi-unit operators work hard as small business operators tied to a larger strategy. The following tips will help you decide if franchising is...

Small businesses across the world keep our economies going as they support jobs, professional development, and local needs. From your quaint neighborhood coffee shop to after-school tutoring programs, small business ownership comes in numerous forms, industries, and sizes. According to research, small businesses present pathways to entrepreneurship and independence, yet, at the same time, 50% of small...

Social media is a powerful way for business owners to generate brand awareness in order to capture new leads, customers, and referrals. Social media is a key piece to every brand, be it a personal brand, legacy brand, or disruptive brand. Knowing what social media platforms are out there and how to use them is key to one's business strategy. If you're looking to grow your business, the following pros and...

Understanding cultural differences is an essential leadership skill in today's business environment. Whether you're an executive traveling overseas to negotiate a deal, an expat managing a footwear brand's supply chain in a foreign country, or a team member working in an organization that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, it's time to up your knowledge and understanding of cultural differences....

Natural disasters and man-made decisions to curb them, have left millions in the dark as fires rage in California just a few weeks after a series of earthquakes rattled key economic centers in the state. Across the country, we also see issues with sea level rise, flooding, and severe weather storms. Globally, we witness severe weather incidents from typhoons in Japan to decreased crop yields from drought....

Headlines make and break people every second in today’s digital era. If you’re at the older end of the millennial bracket like me, you may remember going outside to pick up the newspaper for your parents, and if you’re older than me, you might even recall the era of newsboys yelling, “Extra, extra, read all about it!” Emblazoned on that printed newspaper was a bold headline that spurred raucous...

WooHoo Community! I am honored to have 10,000+ people following me on LinkedIn. I was recently asked "Drew, how did you do that?" So, with that, I decided to share my Top 10 Tips for Successful Network Growth! DREW's TOP 10 NETWORKING TIPS! 1. Be Yourself In life, there are people who genuinely care about you and they are your ride or die crew until the end. Then, there are people who are for...