Join us at the next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network for an interactive discussion regarding new developments in the world of labor and employment law . The topic of the meeting is “Brave New World: Top Ten and Employment and Labor Issues to Know in 2013” and will feature guest speakers Michael Kass, a Labor and Employment Partner with Armstrong Teasdale LLP.
Tag: franchisors
An Illustration Of Changing Consumer Patterns And System Evolution: Best Buy To Close 50 Stores
Big box retailer Best Buy is closing 50 large format stores and opening 100 smaller ones to respond to changing consumer tastes. Best Buy’s experience is an excellent lesson for franchisors in demonstrating how systems must evolve to survive.
Nevada Franchise Business Network: Spring 2012 Meeting
Join us at the next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network for an interactive discussion featuring leaders from locally-based companies that have successfully grown into national franchise systems. The topic of the meeting is “Lessons Learned in Franchising” and will feature guest speakers Debbie Shwetz, CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Fred Hassen, CEO of Sit Means Sit Franchise, Inc., and Alfredo Rivera, President of Sit Means Sit Franchise, Inc.
Reports From International Franchise Association Convention Cite Optimism For 2012
If you, like me, did not attend the 2012 IFA Convention, you may be interested in reading a couple of stories from those who did.
The Credit Crisis: Obama’s New Plan to Stimulate Small Business Lending
Commentary on President Obama’s proposal to stimulate small business financing by redirecting $30 billion in TARP funds.