by Diane Pleuss | Oct 10, 2022 | Quick Reads
We’ve all heard the phrase, “start with a clean slate.” That could apply to any number of situations. You might even think it is counterproductive when it comes to considering the purchase of a business or investing in a franchise. In reality, as a franchise...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
Okay, we’re not talking nationwide or world crisis here. We can still make chocolate chip cookies. As a franchise business consultant, I am fortunate to be able to run my business off my laptop. I’m also a little paranoid about losing data. That propelled me to have...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
You’ve probably all heard a version of this, “just put one foot in front of the other, and you’ll get there.” What does that really mean when it comes to life choices? If you are like most people, you want to know where we are going, and why. Some of us even want to...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
During times of great change, some people turn to fiction for escape, while others may prefer how-to or self-help books for direction. The Economist recently ran a story entitled, “Beach reads for business folk.” For a little fun, let’s take some well-known titles and...
by Diane Pleuss | Jul 13, 2022 | Quick Reads
Starting a business is frequently compared to riding a roller coaster. That would be an emotional roller coaster and sometimes a financial one. Hard work can mean some exciting climbs to the top, but they often come with the scary but exhilarating drops as it plunges....
by Diane Pleuss | Jul 3, 2022 | Quick Reads
One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most iconic and difficult races is the Dipsea. The race’s finish line is in Stinson Beach, but the rugged trail winds through terrain that takes you up and down steep inclines on a crowed trail for race day. The person who won this...
