A business plan is a strategic blueprint that describes how the franchise unit will be operated and managed to achieve success. The plan should encapsulate the franchisor’s broader strategy while ...

As a business owner, it’s critical to have an exit strategy so when it’s time to leave your business, you exit on your terms while increasing the chances of maximizing business value. That’s important ...

Kathy Shanley, the Founder of Statice, served 30 years in the C-suite. She helps leaders and businesses level up their leadership skills. Competence is why organizations and clients hire you. They are ...

The nonpartisan organization driven by CEOs of the state's largest employers seeks to make Michigan a top 10 state for jobs, ...

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Running a small business can be exciting and rewarding. For many owners, it’s a dream come true. However, every company faces risks that can turn that dream into a financial nightmare if they don’t ...

Kimberlee Leonard has 22 years of experience as a freelance writer. Her work has been featured on US News and World Report, Business.com and Fit Small Business. She brings practical experience as a ...