Key Takeaways Brand Consistency is Crucial: Ensuring all franchise units maintain the same brand identity is essential for customer trust and brand loyalty. Effective Communication with Franchisors: Managing the relationship with your franchisor through clear communication can prevent conflicts and enhance operational support. Market Adaptation is Necessary: Staying alert to market fluctuations and consumer behavior ensures your franchise remains competitive and relevant. Financial Management Matters: Understanding and managing initial investments, ongoing fees, and operational costs is key to a franchise’s long-term success. Legal Compliance is Mandatory: Adhering to franchise agreements and local regulations is critical to avoid legal issues that…
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Many businesses today find themselves tethered to outdated equipment that cannot handle modern networking demands. Why is it crucial that they upgrade their access networks? Older wireless access points slow down network performance. Legacy access switches may lack the Power over Ethernet (PoE) capacity needed to support new collaboration tools, IoT devices, and AI. Antiquated network management tools can leave infrastructure vulnerable to attack and unable to handle the growing demands of user and device authentication. A future-proofed workplace requires a strong backbone for access networks. Deploying multigigabit switches with enough power to support a range of devices allows organizations…
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by Kandiss Edwards April 16, 2025 One TikToker had a great idea around boycotting. Target continues to see a decline in in-store patronage. Foot traffic declined more than 9% in February and 6.5% in March compared to the same time last year, according to data compiled by the Minnesota Tribune. Analysts attribute the slump to economic uncertainty, inflation, and public backlash over the company’s rejection of DEI initiatives. Retail experts say the current economic landscape, exacerbated by rising tariffs, inflationary pressure, and decreasing consumer confidence, is affecting big-box retailers nationwide to scale back their DEI policies and has drawn criticism from…
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Note: These rankings do not currently include players who exhausted their collegiate eligibility, but have entered the transfer portal with the hope that the NCAA will tweak its current eligibility rules. 1. RJ Luis, SR, G (St. John’s) The reigning Big East Player of the Year and a Second Team AP All-American, Luis is one of a handful of players who is in the transfer portal while also going through the NBA Draft process. Don’t let his poor performance in St. John’s second round loss to Arkansas or the drama surrounding him being benched for the last four minutes of…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No one wants to hear the dreaded two words “you’re fired,” especially without good reasoning. Maybe being fired is the sign you needed to make your own entrepreneurial side hustle your full-time hustle, but what if you were wrongfully terminated and you could recover damages? One of the biggest concerns I hear from both employees and small businesses is knowing their legal rights when it comes to termination. Understanding what constitutes an unlawful termination is the first step in protecting against legal issues in the future. I have handled high-profile cases of…
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You Still Need a Will Dear Dave, I’m 26, so I haven’t had time to accumulate a lot of money yet through my career. I do have a good, full-time job, though, and have started saving money. Do I need a will or trust when I’m so young and have so little in terms of assets? Alisha Dear Alisha, I love the fact that you’re already thinking about things like this. You’re a wise young lady. Considering that you’re young and just starting out, you don’t need anything complicated in place. Trusts tend to be geared toward people with complex…
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Chanty of Lapillus. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net Chanty might have won the hearts of global fans as a member of K-pop girl group Lapillus, but she still considers herself a fan of the genre. Chanty, who started her career as a child actress in the Philippines, debuted as the vocalist and face of Lapillus in June 2022. The girl group also includes the members Shana, Yue, Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun. Article continues after this advertisement But there was no trace of her polished K-pop persona at a streaming platform’s K-Cafe event last Tuesday, April 15. She wore an excited smile throughout…
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GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and others) are becoming a popular and effective tool for managing weight and blood glucose levels. While they reduce appetite, caloric intake by 16- 39 %, hunger, and delay gastric emptying, resulting in slow digestion, pairing these medications with the right nutrition and lifestyle practices can make a big difference in the quality of life and efficacy of the journey. Let’s walk through the important pointers: Nutritional management 1. Prioritize protein It helps preserve lean muscle, promote satiety, reduce cravings, and optimize blood glucose levels. The main focus needs to be on complete protein…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that China couldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries to destabilize the financial markets, as it would affect their economy by weakening their currency. What Happened: Bessent, while speaking to Yahoo Finance, reiterated that there was no purpose for China to “weaponize” the U.S. Treasuries, as such a move could affect China’s own economy. “If they started selling Treasuries, they’d have an effect on the price. But more importantly, they accumulate dollars, and what are they gonna do with the dollars?” asked Bessent. “So if they sell Treasuries, then they would have to sell RMB, and it…
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When faced with financial needs, individuals often consider borrowing options like personal loan and overdraft facilities. Understanding the distinctions between these two can help you make an informed decision tailored to your financial situation. What is a Personal Loan? A personal loan is an unsecured loan provided by banks or financial institutions, offering a fixed sum of money that you repay over a predetermined period through equated monthly installments (EMIs). These loans are versatile, commonly used for purposes such as home renovations, weddings, education expenses, or medical emergencies. Features of Personal Loans: Lump-Sum Disbursement: Upon approval, you receive the entire…