Lost your Job? - Have you thought about a Franchise?

Posted by Ace45 on July 3, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

Many people use a job loss as a time to reevaluate their entire career. Some change industries, job functions or relocate. There are quite a few people who use the unplanned break to start a company, some choosing to buy a franchise. Owning a franchise can be an expensive endeavor and requires Read more of this article »

Coffee Republic

Posted by mrholland on June 24, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

Anyone thinking of investing or buying a franchise in Coffee Republic - BEWARE - Do vast research and then do it again. See the bulletin boards on www.advfn.com. Ask the main question and get proof - HOW MANY FRANCHISEE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS? How many stores have been repossessed over the last three years and how many have been repossessed at least once? They will make promises to you that they will not keep. Speak to ex-franchisees - get the list from stevepipps@hotmail.co.uk

Career Coaches, Who Needs Them? You Do!

Posted by Ace45 on February 26, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

College Career Fairs are an important part of your College Career Planning process. While they can yield some success, they are just one part of the overall process. That being said, you should be as prepared as possible. There are different types of career fairs, including Read more of this article »

How to Create Your Own Job Market

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If you’ve been looking for the right job without success, maybe you ought to stop.Instead, try looking for the right employers.

If you do, and contact them with the right message, employers may create a job just for you.

It happens all the time — even in today’s economy.

Here are three case studies and takeaway lessons to illustrate … Read more of this article »

Five Friends Who WIll Help You Lead Well

Posted by Ace45 on February 20, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

On numerous occasions I’ve been asked, “Who can I read to become an effective leader at work?” If I have some sense that the inquirer understands what leadership is, what are its parts (i.e., a leader, the followers, the messages, the context, and the goal), and how those parts fit together, I offer these authors without reservation: Rokeach, Glasser, Golemen, Weaver, and Greenleaf. For anyone unfamiliar with these names, here is a brief explanation of why each one’s work is important to leading others. These are five good friends who will help you lead well.  Read more of this article »