As a franchise owner, establishing and maintaining strong internal controls is key to mitigating financial and operational risk and maintaining profitably. There are several ways to establish strong internal controls…
Franchise Benchmarking: Where to Start, What to Track and How it Affects Growth
Management guru Peter Drucker is famous for proclaiming, “You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” Wise words. But to derive any benefit from that wisdom in your business, you first…
How to Recession Proof Your Franchise
Run a Stress Test to Gauge Your Franchise’s Financial Resiliency The drumbeat of recession is getting louder every day. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, two-thirds…
What Your Board Should Be Talking About, Part 1: Automation & Technology
A typical board meeting brings members up to date on operations, financial performance and development efforts. But, when all of the board’s time is spent reviewing the past, how is…
How to Survive Losing a Key Accounting Resource: An Employer’s Guide
Losing an employee is never easy, especially when it’s one who plays a crucial role in your accounting and financial management processes. Before you can even think about finding a…
