Tip #55 – Starve the black dog

Tip #55 – Starve the black dog

There is a story that goes about a guy that has a black dog and a white dog.  The white dog is lovely and a good dog.  The black dog is not good – it is a mean dog and fierce.  He is telling someone that he is not happy with the black dog, but it continues to...
Tip #69 – Systemise the routine

Tip #69 – Systemise the routine

In every business things do not always go according to plan.  As a franchisee, you understand the importance of having a system and then of course sticking to the system.  The challenge is that when things go off plan, it can create a bit of a hiccup in your business,...
Tip #2 – To do lists

Tip #2 – To do lists

There is actually an art form of doing to do lists.  Many franchisees have these massive to do lists that overwhelm them not help them to get things done. Now, don’t get me wrong, you need a to do list.  If you are trying to remember it all in your head, you are going...
Tip #72 – What are your systems?

Tip #72 – What are your systems?

The success of franchising comes from its systems.  What most franchisees forget is that there are some systems that you need to create.  These are the systems that are unique to you and your business. We spend so much time focusing on the systems of the franchise,...
Tip #83 – Not Negotiable Time

Tip #83 – Not Negotiable Time

Time management can be a task that it is hard for many franchisees.  There are more things to do in a day than time available creating stress and overwhelm.  There are many time management strategies out there that you can implement, but here is my ‘go to’ strategy...
Tip #52 – Expect a great result

Tip #52 – Expect a great result

When you are about to undertake an activity, make sure you are expecting a great result.  So many franchisees are about to do something, say a new marketing strategy, and before they even begin they are already making statements such as ‘This probably won’t work, but...