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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many of us are doing some soul-searching. That’s the result of going through the stark uncertainty, upheaval and tragedy of more than two and a half years of this pandemic. These...

You’ve done your homework. Your franchise consultant has written up your franchise business model and has presented companies to consider. You've kept an open mind, looked at the...

Most of us made it through the first quarter of the year with a great deal of effort. Just staying focused is a challenge.  Goal setting is an exercise many businesses take on at...

We’ve all heard that phrase, looking for greener pastures. In the world of work, employees have taken it to heart, over the last year or so. During the Great Resignation,...

Are you looking for a new career path? Have you been downsized, or simply decided to quit and take some time for reflection? I spoke with a candidate recently and he said, “I’m...

I’ll bet we’ve all heard someone say, “I wish I'd known that when I was starting out. I'd have done things differently.” Whatever “that” was. That insight or information changed...