BUSINESS STRATEGY, INNOVATION, MARKETING AND FRANCHISING RESOURCES

Strategy and Business Models

Your business model is always under threat
Why Your Business Model 
is in Trouble
You may not think so, but it is. The good news is that you can do something about it.
Improve your business to futureproof it
There Are Only Two Ways to Futureproof Your Business
Evolve. Or die. It takes a whole different way of looking at things to see into the future.
Michael Dell's secrets of business success
The One 'C' That Michael Dell Left Out of His 3 'C's' for Success
Michael Dell is hugely successful but even he couldn't master all his 'C's' for success.
Download the first Business Model Canvas for Franchisors
The First Business Model Canvas 
for Franchisors
A unique and powerful new strategic tool for keeping your franchise relevant.
Business Plans vs Business Models
Why Your Business Plan is not 
your Business Model
Not knowing the difference can be the difference between success and failure. 
3 methods of business expansion
3 Ways to Expand Your Business Using Other People's Time & Money
Want to expand but don't want to take on more debt, risk and resources?
Download your free Business Model Canvas ebook
Why We Use the Business Model Canvas (Rather Than Other Strategy Tools)
Because the BMC puts customers at the heart of your strategy – just where they should be.
DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK
The growing use of robotics in business
The Robots are Coming 
for your Business
Should you be worried about the future of your business? 
Best practices and business benchmarking
How a Best Practice Study Tour Changed My Life
Want to do better in business? One of the best ways is to learn from the best.
Don't let someone else disrupt your business
The Disruptor Programme
If you're not disrupting your industry, chances are you're being disrupted, or are about to be.
Mentors and business coaches
Why You Need a Mentor
Mentoring can increase a company’s odds of success more than almost anything else, according to studies. 
Build your business for massive gain
How to Build a Business You Can Sell For Massive Gain in 10 Years
Want to retire within the next 10 years? Here's how to maximise the value of your business.
Your business model is always under threat
Why Your Business Model 
is in Trouble
You may not think so, but it is. The good news is that you can do something about it.
Improve your business to futureproof it
There Are Only Two Ways to Futureproof Your Business
Evolve. Or die. It takes a whole different way of looking at things to see into the future.
Michael Dell's secrets of business success
The One 'C' That Michael Dell Left Out of His 3 'C's' for Success
Michael Dell is hugely successful but even he couldn't master all his 'C's' for success.
Download the first Business Model Canvas for Franchisors
The First Business Model Canvas 
for Franchisors
A unique and powerful new strategic tool for keeping your franchise relevant.
Business Plans vs Business Models
Why Your Business Plan is not 
your Business Model
Not knowing the difference can be the difference between success and failure. 
3 methods of business expansion
3 Ways to Expand Your Business Using Other People's Time & Money
Want to expand but don't want to take on more debt, risk and resources?
Download your free Business Model Canvas ebook
Why We Use the Business Model Canvas (Rather Than Other Strategy Tools)
Because the BMC puts customers at the heart of your strategy – just where they should be.
The growing use of robotics in business
The Robots are Coming 
for your Business
Should you be worried about the future of your business? 
Best practices and business benchmarking
How a Best Practice Study Tour Changed My Life
Want to do better in business? One of the best ways is to learn from the best.
Don't let someone else disrupt your business
The Disruptor Programme
If you're not disrupting your industry, chances are you're being disrupted, or are about to be.
Mentors and business coaches
Why You Need a Mentor
Mentoring can increase a company’s odds of success more than almost anything else, according to studies. 
Build your business for massive gain
How to Build a Business You Can Sell For Massive Gain in 10 Years
Want to retire within the next 10 years? Here's how to maximise the value of your business.

Innovation and Improvement

The Disruptor Programme
If you're not disrupting your industry, chances are you're being disrupted, or are about to be.
A culture of business innovation
10 Myths of Creating 
a Culture of Innovation
How can you set up your business and teams to encourage innovation? 
Business harnessing the power of the Cloud
How the Power of the Cloud is Transforming your Business
You may not think so, but it is. The good news is that you can do something about it.
Franchise improvement and development
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Franchise
Here’s a checklist of ten improvements we’ve worked on for franchisors over recent years.
Improve profitability in your business
Why You're Not Making Enough Profit (and What To Do About It)
Most business people don't believe they make enough money. Here's why.
Technology is changing franchising
Gamechangers: How Technology is Changing Franchising
We look at franchises which have led the way – and the gains they’ve made as a result.
Franchising leaders and influencers
Who are Franchising's 
Movers and Shakers?
Who's making a difference in the industry and how can we be more like them?
Apps and software for franchises
Top 10 Apps to Make You a 
Better Franchise Manager
You’re a leader, you’re a coach, you’re a project manager. And there's an app for it all.
The BMC is a business strategy tool with a difference
Why We Use the Business Model Canvas (Rather Than Other Strategy Tools)
Because the BMC puts customers at the heart of your strategy - just where they should be.
Business excellence and improvement
10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Business Right Now
Don't think your business needs improve-ment? May as well shut it down now. 
Business model innovation in retailing
Bucking the Trend with Business Model Innovation in Retail
How retailers like Zara are turning the traditional retail business model on its head.

Marketing and Sales

Are TV, newspapers and other traditional media dead?
The Death of Traditional Marketing
Traditional media such as television and printed newspapers are dead in the water, right? Not so fast, says the latest survey.
Creative websites don't always get results
If It Doesn't Sell, It Isn't Creative
In this era of information overload, we reckon the wisdom of the original 'Mad Man' is more relevant – and fresher – than ever.
Storytelling in sales and marketing
5 Ways to Use Storytelling to 
Sell More Franchises
All humans, no matter what age, are wired for stories. It’s how we make sense of the world.
Is your website getting results?
Your Website is Perfect Except for This One Thing
It doesn't work. It looks great, but it isn’t getting the results you hoped for. Here's why.
Marketing that increases sales
3 Marketing Tactics Proven to Increase Sales by up to 367%
Looking for marketing case studies you can use in your business?
Better marketing to help your business thrive
How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) in Today's Marketing Jungle
The methods that many businesses relied on to bring in business aren’t working any more.
Secrets of effective marketing
Why Your Marketing Sucks
A sea-change is occurring in the news, communication and entertainment industries that’s giving marketing a shake-up.
Lead generation tips
10 Tips to Get More Leads

You may already be involved in direct marketing - but are you doing it right?
Content marketing to improve SEO
Is Content Still King in SEO?

Bill Gates coined the term “content is king”. But is his advice still relevant 20 years on?
Top ranking websites on SEO
The One Way to Get Your Website 
to the Top
Want your website to rank in the search engine Top 5? So what is the secret of SEO?
Marketing to build a cult following
How to Build a Cult Following 
for your Business
Our latest ebook tells the story of a humble burger joint that's now taking on the world!
Grow business sales with No Ordinary Sales Machine
5 Ways the No Ordinary Sales Machine Will Grow Your Sales
I've developed a 5-step process to boost your business - and results are guaranteed!
Are TV, newspapers and other traditional media dead?
The Death of Traditional Marketing
Traditional media such as television and printed newspapers are dead in the water, right? Not so fast, says the latest survey.
Creative websites don't always get results
If It Doesn't Sell, It Isn't Creative
In this era of information overload, we reckon the wisdom of the original 'Mad Man' is more relevant – and fresher – than ever.
Storytelling in sales and marketing
5 Ways to Use Storytelling to 
Sell More Franchises
All humans, no matter what age, are wired for stories. It’s how we make sense of the world.
Is your website getting results?
Your Website is Perfect Except for This One Thing
It doesn't work. It looks great, but it isn’t getting the results you hoped for. Here's why.
Marketing that increases sales
3 Marketing Tactics Proven to Increase Sales by up to 367%
Looking for marketing case studies you can use in your business?
Better marketing to help your business thrive
How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) in Today's Marketing Jungle
The methods that many businesses relied on to bring in business aren’t working any more.
Secrets of effective marketing
Why Your Marketing Sucks
A sea-change is occurring in the news, communication and entertainment industries that’s giving marketing a shake-up.
Lead generation tips
10 Tips to Get More Leads

You may already be involved in direct marketing - but are you doing it right?
Content marketing to improve SEO
Is Content Still King in SEO?

Bill Gates coined the term “content is king”. But is his advice still relevant 20 years on?
Top ranking websites on SEO
The One Way to Get Your Website 
to the Top
Want your website to rank in the search engine Top 5? So what is the secret of SEO?
Marketing to build a cult following
How to Build a Cult Following 
for your Business
Our latest ebook tells the story of a humble burger joint that's now taking on the world!
Grow business sales with No Ordinary Sales Machine
5 Ways the No Ordinary Sales Machine Will Grow Your Sales
I've developed a 5-step process to boost your business - and results are guaranteed!

Franchise Trends

The future of franchising
What Will Future Franchises 
Look Like?
Could anyone have predicted the disruption that Uber and AirBnB would cause?
World's fastest growing franchises
The World's Hottest Franchises 
Right Now
When you find change, you find opportunity – and entrepreneurial franchisors. 
Five Guys' inspiring franchise story
How Five Guys Burgers and Fries Built a Cult Following
These Guys don't do chicken, drive-thru or deliver - even when the President asks.  
Franchise leaders, innovators and influencers
Who are Franchising's 
Movers and Shakers?
Who's making a difference in franchising right now? Who's creating the trends?
Technology's impact on franchising
Gamechangers: How Technology is Changing Franchising
We look at franchises which have led the way – and the gains they’ve made as a result.
Kardashians support green franchise
Isn't It Time You Turned Your Franchise Green?
You know you're on to a hot franchise trend when the Kardashians pay you a visit. 
Creating franchises of the future
My 5 Biggest Predictions for Franchising in 2017/18
We look at franchises which are leading the way and creating franchises of the future.
Franchising and the on-demand economy
Franchisors Using the On-demand Economy to Drive Their Businesses
The increasing use of smartphones and mobile apps is driving a new revolution. 
Decriminalization and marijuana franchises
Marijuana: The Hottest New Franchise Concept
Decriminalisation has fired up a billion-dollar industry — with massive franchising potential. 
Franchise business model canvas and strategy
The First Business Model Canvas 
for Franchisors
Use this free resource to evaluate the relevance of your franchise.
Franchise your business the easy way
The New Easy Way to 
Franchise Your Business
They say franchising is complicated. But how complicated is it really?
Freedom franchising becoming the trend
How to Build a Franchise That Doesn't Look Like a Franchise
There's an anti-franchise franchise trend that's gaining in traction – the “freedom franchise”
The future of franchising
What Will Future Franchises 
Look Like?
Could anyone have predicted the disruption that Uber and AirBnB would cause?
World's fastest growing franchises
The World's Hottest Franchises 
Right Now
When you find change, you find opportunity – and entrepreneurial franchisors. 
Five Guys' inspiring franchise story
How Five Guys Burgers and Fries Built a Cult Following
These Guys don't do chicken, drive-thru or deliver - even when the President asks.  
Franchise leaders, innovators and influencers
Who are Franchising's 
Movers and Shakers?
Who's making a difference in franchising right now? Who's creating the trends?
Technology's impact on franchising
Gamechangers: How Technology is Changing Franchising
We look at franchises which have led the way – and the gains they’ve made as a result.
Kardashians support green franchise
Isn't It Time You Turned Your Franchise Green?
You know you're on to a hot franchise trend when the Kardashians pay you a visit. 
Franchising and the on-demand economy
Franchisors Using the On-demand Economy to Drive Their Businesses
The increasing use of smartphones and mobile apps is driving a new revolution. 
Decriminalization and marijuana franchises
Marijuana: The Hottest New Franchise Concept
Decriminalisation has fired up a billion-dollar industry — with massive franchising potential. 
Freedom franchising becoming the trend
How to Build a Franchise That Doesn't Look Like a Franchise
There's an anti-franchise franchise trend that's gaining in traction – the “freedom franchise”
Franchise business model canvas and strategy
The First Business Model Canvas 
for Franchisors
Use this free resource to evaluate the relevance of your franchise.
Franchise your business the easy way
The New Easy Way to 
Franchise Your Business
They say franchising is complicated. But how complicated is it really?

Franchise Marketing and Recruitment

Franchise recruitment and marketing
7 Surefire Ways to Kickstart Your Franchise Recruitment
What are the secrets of franchises which keep on growing, even in hard times?
Business expansion using other people's time and money
3 Ways to Expand Your Business Using Other People's Time & Money
Franchising is a great way to expand your business using OPTM but it's not the only way.
Franchise marketing and growth strategies

10 Innovative Franchise Marketing Tactics You're Probaby Not Using

But you should be! Franchise recruitment is becoming more sophisticated all the time.

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Franchisee performance forecasting
What's the Best Way to Predict Franchisee Performance?
Arguably, franchisee selection is the most important decision a franchisor can make. 
International franchise expansion
What to Know Before Expanding Your Business Internationally
If your franchise is doing well locally, chances are it will do as well elsewhere. But...
Franchise network growth
How to Expand Your Franchise
Franchises such as Domino's don't see franchise expansion as part of what they do, they see it as the #1 driver of their business.
Using stories in franchise marketing
How Storytelling Can Help You 
Sell More Franchises
Humans, no matter what age, are wired for stories. It’s how we make sense of the world.
Franchise marketing and franchisee recruitment
5 Things You're Probably Not Doing Now to Sell More Franchises
How is it that some franchises keep powering forward, while others just stand still?

Franchise Management

Franchise leadership skills
Do You Have What It Takes 
to be a Franchisor?
What special skills are required for franchise leadership and how can you develop these? 
Franchise improvement and development
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Franchise
Here’s a checklist of ten Improvements we’ve worked on for franchisors over recent years.
Are your franchisees entrepreneurial enough?
Are Your Franchisees Failing Because They Lack This One Skill?
What's causing franchisees to underestimate the role they must play to be successful?
Managing franchisor franchisee relationships
How to Make Your Franchisees 
Happier and More Productive
In 20 years, I have learned many lessons on managing franchises – some the hard way.
Franchise Feasibility Test
Will Franchising Your Business 
Make You Rich?
Take the Franchise Feasibility Test to find out if your business is franchiseable. 
Franchise agreement value and pricing
Are Franchise Documents Worth 
The Paper They're Written On?
How unique are franchise agreements  and how can their high cost be justified?
The effect of franchise relationships on franchisee performance
How Would Your Franchisees Rate You (And Why Does It Matter)?
Does your relationship with your franchisees have an effect on franchise performance?
Franchise supply chain and supplier relationships
How Smart Franchisors Leverage Their Supplier Relationships
Group buying power is a benefit for many franchises. Are you taking advantage of that? 
Franchise leadership skills and qualities
Are You As Good a Franchise Leader As This Man?
He's the CEO of one of the world's largest franchises but he has some unusual attitudes.
Franchise intranets vs franchise manuals
Why Your Franchise Manual is Obsolete
Want your franchisees to perform better? Throw away your old operations manual.
Franchise culture and franchise profitability
What is Culture and How Can It Help You Make More Money?
There's growing evidence your organisational culture can have a direct impact on profits. 
Profitable franchise strategies
15 Ways to Supercharge Your Franchise Profits
Most franchisors are limited in their thinking about profit improvement, but shouldn't be.
Franchise leadership skills
Do You Have What It Takes 
to be a Franchisor?
What special skills are required for franchise leadership and how can you develop these? 
Franchise improvement and development
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Franchise
Here’s a checklist of ten Improvements we’ve worked on for franchisors over recent years.
Are your franchisees entrepreneurial enough?
Are Your Franchisees Failing Because They Lack This One Skill?
What's causing franchisees to underestimate the role they must play to be successful?
Managing franchisor franchisee relationships
How to Make Your Franchisees 
Happier and More Productive
In 20 years, I have learned many lessons on managing franchises – some the hard way.
Franchise Feasibility Test
Will Franchising Your Business 
Make You Rich?
Take the Franchise Feasibility Test to find out if your business is franchiseable. 
Franchise agreement value and pricing
Are Franchise Documents Worth 
The Paper They're Written On?
How unique are franchise agreements  and how can their high cost be justified?
The effect of franchise relationships on franchisee performance
How Would Your Franchisees Rate You (And Why Does It Matter)?
Does your relationship with your franchisees have an effect on franchise performance?
Franchise supply chain and supplier relationships
How Smart Franchisors Leverage Their Supplier Relationships
Group buying power is a benefit for many franchises. Are you taking advantage of that? 
Franchise leadership skills and qualities
Are You As Good a Franchise Leader As This Man?
He's the CEO of one of the world's largest franchises but he has some unusual attitudes.
Franchise intranets vs franchise manuals
Why Your Franchise Manual is Obsolete
Want your franchisees to perform better? Throw away your old operations manual.
Franchise culture and franchise profitability
What is Culture and How Can It Help You Make More Money?
There's growing evidence your organisational culture can have a direct impact on profits. 
Profitable franchise strategies
15 Ways to Supercharge Your Franchise Profits
Most franchisors are limited in their thinking about profit improvement, but shouldn't be.