Twitter is its own animal in the social media world. It has its own schedule and needs. Here are some things you may not know about Twitter: An hour is a key time when it comes to Twitter. A tweet has a lifetime of about an hour. This is the... (Read More)

You've got to master one key skill if you want to be a franchise owner, make money, or be successful. You must learn to sell. Now, when we say learn how to sell we don’t mean learn how to be pushy, rude, overwhelming, or any of those other not... (Read More)

Are you a good listener? Polishing your listening skills is critical to effective communication. Here are five ways to get started: Actively listen. There's listening and then there's active listening. Show the other person you are talking to... (Read More)

Are you using Twitter to develop your brand? Statistics show that almost half of those who use Twitter are using it at least once a day, and almost one-third of them are checking Twitter multiple times a day. Without even running the numbers on... (Read More)

Most business people see the importance of social media but don’t have the time or the resources to conquer them all. Here's a little cheat sheet to help you narrow down the social channel that is best for you: Facebook. Every business person... (Read More)