Sep 18, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
What are the possible effects if there is no business planning? It is hard to hit a target you don’t set and business planning determines goals with the tasks and initiatives that need to be met to achieve the goal. Every company should set some strategic/growth goals...
Sep 16, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
How do you prepare a strategic planning session? HOW TO HAVE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS Have ONE singular objective/outcome you want from this meeting Have smart, helpful people in the meeting Collaboration is critical so encourage ideas from the group Accountability...
Sep 15, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
How are school dropouts becoming more successful in their business life? Let’s change the phrasing from dropouts to those who choose not to pursue a college degree because they are taking action NOW on their dream. 7 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FOR THOSE NOT GOING TO...
Sep 15, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
What should I include in a business plan of a franchise? Many items in a traditional business plan will be provided by your franchise such as competition information, marketing, and what you will need to open and operate. What I would focus on is whether buying a...
Sep 14, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
What question do you have about how to get along with your co-founder? HOW TO MAKE A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WORK You and your co-founder are married in business so it’s a long term commitment. Remember why you partnered in the first place. Reignite the passion you...
Sep 13, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
Will an MBA from a top school help me if I want to be a small business owner/franchisee? Obviously, if you have an MBA it shows you have the discipline to not only attend school but to stick with it but other than that I do not believe it will dictate whether you...