There is a myth many people believe! They believe that non profits are not supposed to make money – this is untrue.
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Learn MoreAuthenticity - As a business owner the first thing to remember is that you cannot and should not attempt to be all things to all people. You should be true to yourself and your vision for both yourself and your business. You should seek to allign yourself with people who accept and embrace your vision and who can work to facilitate the achievement of your goal to...
Learn MoreStandardization is one of the keys of success for any franchise. In a franchise operation you can go to any location and there are key indications and queues there is an affiliation to a larger organization albeit uniforms, color codes, menus, tables, equipment or operations. Take most major chains or fast food restaurants – what are some of the things you can name...
Learn MoreLets keep it simple – we have a two questions for you What do your customers/clients think about you? Do you give your clients/customers what you want them to have or do you give them what they are telling you they want while factoring in what they need?
Learn MoreMy successor (Larry Fairley) for the CarolinasMSDC MBEIC chair wanted to recognize me for almost 15 years of leadership in the organization from RAC to National in a meeting and have me share a few words of parting. Figured it would be appropriate that these thoughts be shared so everyone can glean what ever use they see fit. Too often people confuse leadership with...
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Economic Development